H3675 — An Act relative to the move over law

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An Act relative to the move over law

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This bill amends the definition of 'utility vehicle', updates penalties for violations of subsection (c), and adds new requirements and campaigns related to the 'Move Over Law'.

• Chapter 89, Section 7C

  "Utility vehicle," a vehicle being used to install, maintain, repair, operate or restore communications service, electric or gas distribution or transmission service in an emergency and that is operated by an employee of or a person under contract with a company incorporated for the transmission of intelligence by electricity or by telephone or an electric distribution, transmission or distribution company as defined by section 1 of chapter 164.

  Defines 'utility vehicle' to include specific vehicles used in emergencies for utility service.

• Chapter 89, Section 7C(b)

  , utility vehicle

  Adds 'utility vehicle' to the list of vehicle types in subsection (b).

• Chapter 89, Section 7C(b)(1)

  , utility vehicle

  Inserts 'utility vehicle' in another part of subsection (b) to clarify its inclusion.

• Chapter 89, Section 7C(c)

  Violation of this section may be punished by a fine of $250 for a first offense, by a fine of $1000 for a second offense, and by a fine of $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense; provided that any violation that results in injury to another person may be punished by a fine of $5,000 or up to one year in a jail or house of correction. → (c) Violation of this section may be punished by a fine of $250 for a first offense, by a fine of $1000 for a second offense, and by a fine of $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense; provided that any violation that results in injury to another person may be punished by a fine of $5,000 or up to one year in a jail or house of correction.

  Redefines the penalties for violations of the 'Move Over Law'.

• Chapter 89, Section 7C(d)

  (d) In addition to any fines pursuant to subsection (c), an operator who commits a second offense shall be required to complete a program selected by the registrar of motor vehicles that encourages a change in driver behavior and attitude about the “Move Over Law”.

  Introduces mandated driver behavior programs for second offenses.

• Chapter 89, Section 7C(e)

  (e) A first or second offense under this Section shall not be a surchargeable incident under section 113B of chapter 175 or under a motor vehicle liability policy as defined in section 34A that is issued pursuant to said chapter 175; provided, however, that a third or subsequent offense shall be a surchargeable incident under said section 113B of said chapter 175 or under a motor vehicle liability policy as defined in said section 34A that is issued pursuant to said chapter 175.

  Exempts first and second offenses from being surchargeable incidents on insurance.

• Chapter 89, Section 7C(f)

  (f) The registrar of motor vehicles, in cooperation with the highway safety division, the department of elementary and secondary education, the department of higher education, the department of state police and municipal law enforcement, shall develop and implement an annual public awareness campaign for junior and adult operators.

  Mandates a public awareness campaign focusing on distracted driving and related vehicle operation issues.

Sponsors

• Kenneth I. Gordon · Primary

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