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NM HB349

NM HB349
Yield To Transit Buses Displaying Yield Sign


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Introduced
01/21/2017
In Committee
02/17/2017
Crossed Over
01/28/2017
Passed
02/19/2017
Dead
Vetoed
02/19/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE CODE REQUIRING VEHICLE DRIVERS TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY TO A TRANSIT BUS THAT IS DISPLAYING A YIELD SIGN; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS.

AI Summary

This bill requires vehicle drivers to yield the right of way to a transit bus that is displaying a yield sign. The bill defines key terms like "transit bus" and "public mass transit operator," and establishes that a violation of this law is a penalty assessment misdemeanor. The bill also amends sections of the Motor Vehicle Code related to definitions and penalty assessments for various traffic violations. The effective date of the bill is July 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

[LD 34] Passed Senate (38-3) Pocket veto by the Governor. (on 02/19/2017)

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