Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Section 56-5-1538(I)(1) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
(1) "Authorized emergency vehicle" means any ambulance, police, fire, rescue, recovery, or towing vehicle authorized by this State, county, or municipality to respond to a traffic incident. A towing vehicle is deemed an "authorized emergency vehicle" pursuant to the provisions of this subsection regardless of whether it is present at the request of a law enforcement officer or otherwise.
SECTION 2. Article 11, Chapter 5, Title 56 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 56-5-1537.
(A) The driver of a motor vehicle,
upon approaching a vehicle stopped for the sole purpose of
collecting solid waste or recovered materials as provided in
Section 56-5-2510(C) shall:
(1) proceed with
caution and, if possible, with due regard for safety and traffic
conditions, yield the right of way by making a lane change into
a lane that is not adjacent to the vehicle collecting solid
waste or recovered materials along a highway that has at least
four lanes with at least two intended for traffic proceeding in
the direction of the approaching vehicle; or
(2) if a lane change
pursuant to item (1) is not possible or is unsafe, slow the
vehicle, proceed at a speed safe for highway conditions, and be
prepared to stop until completely past the vehicle collecting
solid waste or recovered materials.
(B) A person who
violates the provisions of this section is guilty of the
misdemeanor of endangering collection personnel and, upon
conviction, must be fined not less than three hundred dollars
and not more than five hundred dollars.
(C) The offense
contained in this section is a separate offense and is in
addition to any other offense for which the person may be
convicted."
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.