North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 604 — Motorcycle Road Guard Certification.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    To Executive
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This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 604 includes a clear reference to the training requirements for traffic-control officers, ensuring they have the necessary skills to perform their duties safely. Additionally, it specifies an indemnity clause that limits the financial liability of these officers in cases of wrongful death or bodily injury, up to $50,000 for multiple victims. These changes are important because they establish safer guidelines for traffic-control practices and protect officers from excessive legal risks, which may encourage more qualified individuals to take on these roles.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 5, 2023 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 S 1 SENATE BILL 604 Short Title:
604 SESSION 2023 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15206-NEf-111 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACTDIRECTINGTHEDIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES OFTHE DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO SERVE AS TRAFFIC-CONTROL OFFICERS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 6, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT DIRECTINGTHE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES OFTHE DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO SERVE AS TRAFFIC-CONTROL OFFICERS.
… *DRS15206-NEf-111* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (c) The chief of police of a local or county police department or the sheriff of any county is authorized to appoint a person who is at least 18 years old and who satisfies either of the training requirements listed in this subsectionas atraffic-control officers,who shall haveattained the age of 18 years and who are hereby officer.
… *S604-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (c) The chief of police of a local or county police department or the sheriff of any county is authorized to appoint a person who is at least 18 years old and who satisfies either of the trainingrequirements listed in this subsectionas atraffic-control officers,who shall haveattained the age of 18 years and who are hereby officer.
(d) No police chief or sheriff who is authorized to appoint traffic-control officers under subsection (c) of this section shall appoint any person to direct, control, or regulate traffic unless there is indemnity against liability of the traffic-control officer for wrongful death, bodily injury, or property damage that is proximately caused by the negligence of the traffic-control officer while acting within the scope of his duties as a traffic-control officer.
(d) No police chief or sheriff who is authorized to appoint traffic-control officers under subsection (c) of this section shall appoint any person to direct, control, or regulate traffic unless there is indemnity against liabilityof the traffic-control officer for wrongful death, bodily injury, or property damage that is proximately caused by the negligence of the traffic-control officer while acting within the scope of his duties as a traffic-control officer.
Such The indemnity policy shall not be cancelable within the authorization period and shall provide a minimum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the death of or bodily injury to one person in any one accident, fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for the death of or bodily injury to two or more persons in any one accident, and ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident.
Such The indemnity policy shall not be cancelable within the authorization period and shall provide a minimum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the death of or bodily injury to one person in any one accident, fiftythousand dollars ($50,000) for the death of or bodilyinjuryto two or more persons in any one accident, and ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident.
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The bill establishes a motorcycle road guard certification program and allows certificate holders to serve as traffic-control officers.

  • G.S. 20-114.1

    A traffic-control officer shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the respective local or county police department or of the sheriff's office, nor shall he be considered a law-enforcement officer except as provided herein. → A traffic-control officer must have completed either of the following: (1) At least three hours of training in directing, controlling, or regulating traffic under the supervision of a law-enforcement officer. (2) A motorcycle road guard certification pursuant to G.S. 20-114.2.

    This change allows individuals with a motorcycle road guard certification to also serve as traffic-control officers.

  • G.S. 20-114.1

    The chief of police of a local or county police department or the sheriff of any county is authorized to appoint traffic-control officers, who shall have attained the age of 18 years and who are hereby authorized to direct, control, or regulate traffic within their respective jurisdictions at times and places specifically designated in writing by the police chief or the sheriff. → The chief of police of a local or county police department or the sheriff of any county is authorized to appoint a person who is at least 18 years old and who satisfies either of the training requirements listed in this subsection as traffic-control officers.

    This change broadens the criteria for appointing traffic-control officers to include those who have completed specific motorcycle road guard training.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 604?
SB 604 is sponsored by W. Ted Alexander (Republican), Steve Jarvis (Republican), and Amy S. Galey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 604?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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