Plain English Breakdown
The specific reason why no reimbursement is required is mentioned as existing ('for a specified reason') but is not detailed in the provided official summary text.
AB-390: Expanding Safety Rules Around Stationary Highway Vehicles
This law requires drivers to slow down or move over when approaching any stationary marked highway maintenance vehicle, as well as other vehicles displaying flashing hazard lights or warning devices.
What This Bill Does
- Expands the rule requiring drivers to change lanes or slow down to include all marked highway maintenance vehicles.
- Applies the same safety requirement to any other stationary vehicle showing flashing hazard lights or another warning device, such as cones, flares, or retroreflective devices.
- Keeps the penalty for breaking this rule as an infraction with a fine of up to $50.
Who It Names or Affects
- Drivers approaching stationary vehicles on highways
- Marked highway maintenance vehicle crews
Terms To Know
- Infraction
- A minor violation of the law that is punished by a fine rather than jail time.
- State-mandated local program
- A rule created by the state government that requires local agencies to take action or spend money, which usually triggers reimbursement requirements.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not specify an exact effective date for when this law begins.
- The bill states no reimbursement is required but only mentions a 'specified reason' without detailing what that specific reason is in the provided summary.