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Introduced
03/10/2017
03/10/2017
In Committee
04/27/2017
04/27/2017
Crossed Over
04/17/2017
04/17/2017
Passed
05/11/2017
05/11/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/01/2017
06/01/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current, law a driver who fails to exhibit due care and caution when approaching or passing a stationary emergency vehicle or towing carrier vehicle commits careless driving, which is a class A traffic offense. The bill adds stationary public utility service vehicles to the statute. The bill increases the penalty to a class 1 misdemeanor if the driver's actions are the proximate cause of bodily injury to another person and to a class 6 felony if the actions are the proximate cause of the death of another person.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Move Over for Cody Act," amends Colorado's existing law regarding the operation of vehicles approaching stationary emergency vehicles, towing carrier vehicles, and public utility service vehicles. The bill adds public utility service vehicles to the list of stationary vehicles that drivers must exercise due care and caution when approaching or passing. It also increases the penalty for violations that result in bodily injury or death to a Class 1 misdemeanor and a Class 6 felony, respectively. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2017, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it would be subject to voter approval.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 06/01/2017)
Official Document
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