S.B. No. 305 amends Section 545.157(a) of the Transportation Code to expand the list of vehicles that are subject to specific passing regulations on highways. The bill now includes additional categories of vehicles that must be treated with caution when stationary, such as vehicles operated by animal control officers for the removal of animals or carcasses from roadways, and vehicles operated by local authority employees for issuing parking citations. These vehicles must also use visual signals that comply with established standards.

The bill removes the previous requirement that only certain vehicles were applicable under this section, specifically deleting the phrase "and" before the new additions. The changes aim to enhance safety on highways by ensuring that more types of stationary vehicles are recognized and respected by drivers. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 545.157 (Transportation Code 545)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 545.157 (Transportation Code 545)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 545.157 (Transportation Code 545)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 545.157 (Transportation Code 545)
Enrolled: Transportation Code 545.157 (Transportation Code 545)