The bill SB1196 amends existing vehicle lighting laws in Arizona, specifically section 28-947 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The current law restricts the use of red or red and blue lights on vehicles, allowing them only for authorized emergency vehicles or those expressly authorized by law. The new bill expands these exceptions to include vehicles operated by law enforcement officers for traffic control while they are off-duty and working for an entity other than their law enforcement agency.

This change aims to clarify and broaden the circumstances under which certain vehicles can display red or red and blue lights, enhancing the ability of off-duty law enforcement officers to manage traffic effectively. The bill does not anticipate any fiscal impact on the state General Fund.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 31-281, 31-286, 13-901.03, 41-3751, 41-1604.07, 13-3405, 13-3407, 13-3408, 13-3415
Senate Engrossed Version: 31-281, 31-286, 13-901.03, 41-3751, 41-1604.07, 13-3405, 13-3407, 13-3408, 13-3415
House Engrossed Version: 28-947
Chaptered Version: 28-947