Traffic-safety bills endorsed by AAA Arizona
By Cronkite News Service
Here are bills introduced this legislative session that AAA Arizona contends would make the state’s roadways safer. For more information on a bill or to track its progress, visit www.azleg.gov and enter the bill number with no space (example: HB2211) in the Bill Number Search box at top right:
_ HB 2002: Would require motorists to move over a lane of traffic, if safe, when a tow truck is assisting a stranded motorist on the side of the road. Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki, R-Safford.
_ SB 1050: Would require children older than 5 but younger than 9 and shorter than 4-foot-9 to be secured in booster seats when riding in motor vehicles. Sponsor: Sen. Linda Gray, R-Phoenix.
_ HB 2168: Before the installation of a photo enforcement system on any state highway, would require state officials to determine if the location of the device is necessary to ensure public safety. Sponsor: Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert.
_ HB 2211: Would require school buses to be equipped with lap belts and require each passenger to be properly restrained. Sponsor: Rep. Ben Miranda, D-Phoenix.
_ HB 2297: Would prohibit unconscionable pricing or hoarding of essential goods or services during a state of emergency or market disruption. Sponsors: Rep. David Schapira, D-Tempe; Rep. Edward Ableser, D-Tempe; Rep. Tom Chabin, D-Flagstaff; Sen. Amanda Aguirre, D-Yuma.
_ HB 2351: With some exceptions, would require vehicles with a declared gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds to have loads safely covered. Sponsor: Rep. Lucy Mason, R-Prescott.
_ SB 1066: Would increase the look-back window for a second or subsequent violation of racing on a street or highway from 24 months to 48 months and toughen penalties for the offense. Sponsor: Sen. Jim Waring, R-Phoenix.