The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the use of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Specifically, it would insert a new provision stating that "A vehicle towing a trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer may not use a high occupancy vehicle lane at any time." This addition clarifies the restrictions on HOV lane usage, which currently prohibits vehicles carrying fewer than two persons, including the driver, from using these lanes when they are restricted to vehicles with two or more occupants.

Additionally, the bill would make minor technical changes to existing language. It would replace the phrase "two hundred dollars" with "$200" and "one hundred dollars" with "$100" in the context of civil penalties for violations of HOV lane rules. Furthermore, it would remove the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" from the statute, while maintaining the provision that such vehicles can operate in HOV lanes when in use by first responders. Overall, these updates aim to enhance clarity and enforceability of the law regarding HOV lane usage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-737
House Engrossed Version: 28-737