29-A §2057-A. Preemptive traffic light devices prohibited
Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES HEADING: PL 1993, C. 683, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. B, §5 (AFF)
Chapter 19: OPERATION HEADING: PL 1993, C. 683, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. B, §5 (AFF)
Subchapter 1: RULES OF THE ROAD HEADING: PL 1993, C. 683, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. B, §5 (AFF)
§2057-A. Preemptive traffic light devices prohibited
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Lighted traffic control device" means a traffic control device conforming to the requirements of section 2057, subsection 1. [2003, c. 633, §6 (NEW).]
B. "Preemptive traffic light device" means a device capable of altering or interrupting the normal cycle of a lighted traffic control device or equipment associated with the functionality of a lighted traffic control device. [2003, c. 633, §6 (NEW).]
[ 2003, c. 633, §6 (NEW) .]
2. Violation. A person commits a Class E crime if that person possesses a preemptive traffic light device or operates or allows the operation of a motor vehicle, vehicle, motorized wheelchair, electric personal mobility device, scooter or bicycle equipped with a preemptive traffic light device.
[ 2003, c. 633, §6 (NEW) .]
3. Exemptions. This section does not apply to:
A. An authorized emergency vehicle maintained by a municipality, county or state agency or an ambulance or emergency medical services vehicle as defined in section 2054, subsection 1; [2003, c. 633, §6 (NEW).]
B. Transit route buses engaged in the transportation of passengers and maintained by or contracted to a municipal, county or state agency; or [2003, c. 633, §6 (NEW).]
C. A vehicle used by the Department of Transportation for the purpose of installing, maintaining or testing a lighted traffic control device. [2003, c. 633, §6 (NEW).]
[ 2003, c. 633, §6 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
2003, c. 633, §6 (NEW).