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5	5		By Senator Hovey
6	6		RFD: Transportation and Energy
7	7		First Read: 04-Apr-24
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	12	+	5 7S6SEE2-1 04/03/2024 CMH (L)bm 2024-1377
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14	14		First Read: 04-Apr-24
15		-	Enrolled, An Act,
	15	+	SYNOPSIS:
	16	+	Under existing law, drivers of motor vehicles
	17	+	are required to exercise due care to avoid colliding
	18	+	with a pedestrian and are required to yield the
	19	+	right-of-way to any pedestrian on a sidewalk.
	20	+	This bill would require drivers to also exercise
	21	+	due care to avoid colliding with first responders and
	22	+	would require the driver to yield the right-of-way to
	23	+	first responders on a sidewalk.
	24	+	This bill would specify that first responders
	25	+	are not deemed pedestrians when performing official
	26	+	duties in the course of employment or volunteer
	27	+	service.
	28	+	A BILL
	29	+	TO BE ENTITLED
	30	+	AN ACT
16	31		Relating to first responders; to add Section 32-5A-2.1
17	32		to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide a definition of
18	33		pedestrian; and to amend Sections 32-5A-213, 32-5A-218, and
19	34		32-1-1.1, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the duty of a
20	35		driver to exercise due care to avoid a first responder; and to
21	36		require the driver of a vehicle to yield the right-of-way to a
22		-	first responder on a sidewalk.
23		-	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
24		-	Section 1. Section 32-5A-2.1 is added to Chapter 5A to
25		-	read as follows:
26		-	§32-5A-2.1
27		-	(a) For purposes of this chapter, "pedestrian" means
28		-	any individual afoot, except as provided in subsection (b).
29		-	(b) For purposes of this chapter, "pedestrian" does not
30		-	include a first responder performing a public safety function
31		-	that the first responder is authorized to perform and that is
32		-	in the line and scope of his or her employment or volunteer
33		-	service, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
34		-	(1) Directing, controlling, or regulating the flow of
35		-	traffic.
36		-	(2) Responding to a fire, a collision site, an
37		-	emergency call, or a fire alarm.
38		-	(3) Rendering first aid or emergency medical care.
39		-	(4) Responding to an imminent threat of bodily injury
40		-	to self or others.
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	66	+	require the driver of a vehicle to yield the right-of-way to a
	67	+	first responder on a sidewalk.
	68	+	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
	69	+	Section 1. Section 32-5A-2.1 is added to Chapter 5A to
	70	+	read as follows:
	71	+	§32-5A-2.1
	72	+	(a) For purposes of this chapter, "pedestrian" means
	73	+	any individual afoot, except as provided in subsection (b).
	74	+	(b) For purposes of this chapter, "pedestrian" does not
	75	+	include a first responder performing a public safety function
	76	+	that the first responder is authorized to perform and that is
	77	+	in the line and scope of his or her employment or volunteer
	78	+	service, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
	79	+	(1) Directing, controlling, or regulating the flow of
	80	+	traffic.
	81	+	(2) Responding to a fire, a collision site, an
	82	+	emergency call, or a fire alarm.
	83	+	(3) Rendering first aid or emergency medical care.
	84	+	(4) Responding to an imminent threat of bodily injury
70	85		to self or others.
71	86		(5) Pursuing or apprehending an actual or suspected
72	87		violator of the law.
73	88		(6) Moving a vehicle standing upon a street or highway.
74	89		(7) Entering or remaining on a street or highway for
75	90		any other law enforcement purpose.
76	91		Section 2. Sections 32-5A-213, 32-5A-218, and 32-1-1.1,
77	92		Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows:
78	93		"§32-5A-213
79	94		Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter or the
80		-	provisions of any local ordinance any provision of law to the
81		-	contrary, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to
82		-	avoid colliding with any pedestrian or first responder and
83		-	shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and
84		-	shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or
85		-	any obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person."
86		-	"§32-5A-218
87		-	The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to
88		-	any pedestrian or first responder on a sidewalk."
89		-	"§32-1-1.1
90		-	The following words and phrases when used in this title
91		-	shall have the following meanings respectively ascribed to
92		-	them in this section , except when the context otherwise
93		-	requires:
94		-	(1) ALLEY. A street or highway intended to provide
95		-	access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban
96		-	districts and not intended for the purpose of through
97		-	vehicular traffic.
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	124	+	Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter or the
	125	+	provisions of any local ordinance any provision of law to the
	126	+	contrary, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to
	127	+	avoid colliding with any pedestrian or first responder and
	128	+	shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and
	129	+	shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or
	130	+	any obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person."
	131	+	"§32-5A-218
	132	+	The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to
	133	+	any pedestrian or first responder on a sidewalk."
	134	+	"§32-1-1.1
	135	+	The following words and phrases when used in this title
	136	+	shall have the following meanings respectively ascribed to
	137	+	them in this section , except when the context otherwise
	138	+	requires:
	139	+	(1) ALLEY. A street or highway intended to provide
	140	+	access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban
	141	+	districts and not intended for the purpose of through
	142	+	vehicular traffic.
128	143		(2) ARTERIAL STREET. Any federal or state numbered
129	144		route, controlled-access highway, or other major radial or
130	145		circumferential street or highway designated by local
131	146		authorities within their respective jurisdictions as part of a
132	147		major arterial system of streets or highways.
133	148		(3) AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE. Such fire department
134	149		vehicles, police vehicles, and ambulances as are publicly
135	150		owned, and such other publicly or privately owned vehicles as
136	151		are designated by the Secretary of the Alabama State Law
137	152		Enforcement Agency or the chief of police of an incorporated
138		-	city.
139		-	(4) BICYCLE. Every device propelled by human power upon
140		-	which any individual may ride, having two tandem wheels either
141		-	of which is more than 14 inches in diameter.
142		-	(5) BUS. Every motor vehicle designed for carrying more
143		-	than 10 passengers and used for the transportation of
144		-	individuals and every motor vehicle other than a taxicab,
145		-	designed and used for the transportation of individuals for
146		-	compensation.
147		-	(6) BUSINESS DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and
148		-	including a highway when within any 600 feet along the highway
149		-	there are buildings in use for business or industrial
150		-	purposes, including, but not limited to, hotels, banks, office
151		-	buildings, railroad stations, and public buildings which
152		-	occupy at least 300 feet of frontage on one side or 300 feet
153		-	collectively on both sides of the highway.
154		-	(7) CANCELLATION OF DRIVER'SDRIVER LICENSE. The
155		-	annulment or termination by formal action of the Secretary of
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	182	+	Enforcement Agency or the chief of police of an incorporated
	183	+	city.
	184	+	(4) BICYCLE. Every device propelled by human power upon
	185	+	which any individual may ride, having two tandem wheels either
	186	+	of which is more than 14 inches in diameter.
	187	+	(5) BUS. Every motor vehicle designed for carrying more
	188	+	than 10 passengers and used for the transportation of
	189	+	individuals and every motor vehicle other than a taxicab,
	190	+	designed and used for the transportation of individuals for
	191	+	compensation.
	192	+	(6) BUSINESS DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and
	193	+	including a highway when within any 600 feet along the highway
	194	+	there are buildings in use for business or industrial
	195	+	purposes, including, but not limited to, hotels, banks, office
	196	+	buildings, railroad stations, and public buildings which
	197	+	occupy at least 300 feet of frontage on one side or 300 feet
	198	+	collectively on both sides of the highway.
	199	+	(7) CANCELLATION OF DRIVER'SDRIVER LICENSE. The
	200	+	annulment or termination by formal action of the Secretary of
186	201		the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency of an individual's
187	202		driver'sdriver license because of some error or defect in the
188	203		license or because the licensee is no longer entitled to the
189	204		license, but the cancellation of a license is without
190	205		prejudice and application for a new license may be made at any
191	206		time after such cancellation.
192	207		(8) CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAY. Every highway, street,
193	208		or roadway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting
194	209		lands and other persons have no legal right of access to or
195	210		from the same except at such points only and in such manner as
196		-	may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction
197		-	over the highway, street, or roadway.
198		-	(9) CROSSWALK. Either of the following:
199		-	a. That part of a roadway at an intersection included
200		-	within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks
201		-	on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or,
202		-	in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable
203		-	roadway.
204		-	b. Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or
205		-	elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by
206		-	lines or other markings on the surface.
207		-	(10) DEALER. Every person engaged in the business of
208		-	buying, selling, or exchanging vehicles who has an established
209		-	place of business for that purpose in this state and to whom
210		-	current dealer registration plates have been issued by the
211		-	Department of Revenue.
212		-	(11) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama State Law Enforcement
213		-	Agency acting directly or through its duly authorized officers
214		-	and agents.
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	240	+	from the same except at such points only and in such manner as
	241	+	may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction
	242	+	over the highway, street, or roadway.
	243	+	(9) CROSSWALK. Either of the following:
	244	+	a. That part of a roadway at an intersection included
	245	+	within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks
	246	+	on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or,
	247	+	in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable
	248	+	roadway.
	249	+	b. Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or
	250	+	elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by
	251	+	lines or other markings on the surface.
	252	+	(10) DEALER. Every person engaged in the business of
	253	+	buying, selling, or exchanging vehicles who has an established
	254	+	place of business for that purpose in this state and to whom
	255	+	current dealer registration plates have been issued by the
	256	+	Department of Revenue.
	257	+	(11) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama State Law Enforcement
	258	+	Agency acting directly or through its duly authorized officers
244	259		and agents.
245	260		(12) DIRECTOR. The Secretary of the Alabama State Law
246	261		Enforcement Agency.
247	262		(13) DRIVEAWAY-TOWAWAY OPERATION. Any operation in
248	263		which any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, singly or in
249	264		combination, new or used, constitutes the commodity being
250	265		transported, when one set or more of wheels of any such
251	266		vehicle are on the roadway during the course of
252	267		transportation, whether or not any such vehicle furnishes the
253	268		motive power.
254		-	(14) DRIVER. Every individual who drives or is in
255		-	actual physical control of a vehicle.
256		-	(15) DRIVER'SDRIVER LICENSE. Any license to operate a
257		-	motor vehicle issued under the laws of this state.
258		-	(16) ELECTRIC BICYCLE. A bicycle equipped with fully
259		-	operable pedals, a saddle or seat for the rider, and an
260		-	electric motor of less than 750 watts that meets the
261		-	requirements of one of the following three classes:
262		-	a. Class 1 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle
263		-	equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the
264		-	rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when
265		-	the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
266		-	b. Class 2 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle
267		-	equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel
268		-	the bicycle and that is not capable of providing assistance
269		-	when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
270		-	c. Class 3 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle
271		-	equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the
272		-	rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when
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	298	+	motive power.
	299	+	(14) DRIVER. Every individual who drives or is in
	300	+	actual physical control of a vehicle.
	301	+	(15) DRIVER'SDRIVER LICENSE. Any license to operate a
	302	+	motor vehicle issued under the laws of this state.
	303	+	(16) ELECTRIC BICYCLE. A bicycle equipped with fully
	304	+	operable pedals, a saddle or seat for the rider, and an
	305	+	electric motor of less than 750 watts that meets the
	306	+	requirements of one of the following three classes:
	307	+	a. Class 1 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle
	308	+	equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the
	309	+	rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when
	310	+	the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
	311	+	b. Class 2 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle
	312	+	equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel
	313	+	the bicycle and that is not capable of providing assistance
	314	+	when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
	315	+	c. Class 3 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle
	316	+	equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the
302	317		rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when
303	318		the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.
304	319		(17) ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE. A
305	320		self-balancing, two non-tandem wheeled device designed to
306	321		transport only one individual with an electric propulsion
307	322		system with an average power of 750 watts (1 h.p.), that has a
308	323		maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by
309	324		the propulsion system while ridden by an operator who weighs
310	325		not more than 170 pounds, of less than 20 m.p.h. The term
311	326		shall not include a motorized bicycle, motorized scooter, or
312		-	motorized skateboard.
313		-	(18) ESSENTIAL PARTS. All integral and body parts of a
314		-	vehicle of a type required to be registered under this title,
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316		-	to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alter
317		-	its appearance, model, type, or mode of operation.
318		-	(19) ESTABLISHED PLACE OF BUSINESS. The place actually
319		-	occupied either continuously or at regular periods by a dealer
320		-	or manufacturer where his or her books and records are kept
321		-	and a large share of his or her business is transacted.
322		-	(20) EXPLOSIVES. Any chemical compound or mechanical
323		-	mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of
324		-	producing an explosion and which contains any oxidizing and
325		-	combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions,
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	356	+	shall not include a motorized bicycle, motorized scooter, or
	357	+	motorized skateboard.
	358	+	(18) ESSENTIAL PARTS. All integral and body parts of a
	359	+	vehicle of a type required to be registered under this title,
	360	+	the removal, alteration, or substitution of which would tend
	361	+	to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alter
	362	+	its appearance, model, type, or mode of operation.
	363	+	(19) ESTABLISHED PLACE OF BUSINESS. The place actually
	364	+	occupied either continuously or at regular periods by a dealer
	365	+	or manufacturer where his or her books and records are kept
	366	+	and a large share of his or her business is transacted.
	367	+	(20) EXPLOSIVES. Any chemical compound or mechanical
	368	+	mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of
	369	+	producing an explosion and which contains any oxidizing and
	370	+	combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions,
	371	+	quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction,
	372	+	by concussion, by percussion, or by detonator of any part of
	373	+	the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of
	374	+	highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are
360	375		capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects
361	376		or of destroying life or limb.
362	377		(21) FARM TRACTOR. Every motor vehicle designed and
363	378		used primarily as a farm implement, for drawing plows, mowing
364	379		machines, and other implements of husbandry.
365	380		(22) FIRST RESPONDER. Any law enforcement officer,
366	381		firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician.
367	382		(22)(23) FLAMMABLE LIQUID. Any liquid which has a flash
368	383		point of 70 F. or less, as determined by a fagliabue or
369	384		equivalent closed-cup test device.
370		-	(23)(24) FOREIGN VEHICLE. Every vehicle of a type
371		-	required to be registered hereunder brought into this state
372		-	from another state, territory, or country other than in the
373		-	ordinary course of business by or through a manufacturer or
374		-	dealer and not registered in this state.
375		-	(24)(25) GROSS WEIGHT. The weight of a vehicle without
376		-	load plus the weight of any load thereon.
377		-	(25)(26) HIGHWAY. The entire width between the boundary
378		-	lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof
379		-	is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular
380		-	travel.
381		-	(26)(27) HOUSE TRAILER. Either of the following:
382		-	a. A trailer or semitrailer that is designed,
383		-	constructed, and equipped as a dwelling place, living abode,
384		-	or sleeping place, either permanently or temporarily, and is
385		-	equipped for use as a conveyance on streets and highways.
386		-	b. A trailer or semitrailer that has a chassis and
387		-	exterior shell that is designed and constructed for use as a
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	414	+	equivalent closed-cup test device.
	415	+	(23)(24) FOREIGN VEHICLE. Every vehicle of a type
	416	+	required to be registered hereunder brought into this state
	417	+	from another state, territory, or country other than in the
	418	+	ordinary course of business by or through a manufacturer or
	419	+	dealer and not registered in this state.
	420	+	(24)(25) GROSS WEIGHT. The weight of a vehicle without
	421	+	load plus the weight of any load thereon.
	422	+	(25)(26) HIGHWAY. The entire width between the boundary
	423	+	lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof
	424	+	is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular
	425	+	travel.
	426	+	(26)(27) HOUSE TRAILER. Either of the following:
	427	+	a. A trailer or semitrailer that is designed,
	428	+	constructed, and equipped as a dwelling place, living abode,
	429	+	or sleeping place, either permanently or temporarily, and is
	430	+	equipped for use as a conveyance on streets and highways.
	431	+	b. A trailer or semitrailer that has a chassis and
	432	+	exterior shell that is designed and constructed for use as a
418	433		house trailer, as defined in paragraph a., but which is used
419	434		instead permanently or temporarily for the advertising, sales,
420	435		display, or promotion of merchandise or services, or for any
421	436		other commercial purpose except the transportation of property
422	437		for hire or the transportation of property for distribution by
423	438		a private carrier.
424	439		(27)(28) IMPLEMENT OF HUSBANDRY. Every vehicle designed
425	440		and adapted exclusively for agricultural, horticultural, or
426	441		livestock raising operations or for lifting or carrying an
427	442		implement of husbandry and in either case not subject to
428		-	registration if used upon the highways.
429		-	(28)(29) INTERSECTION. Any of the following:
430		-	a. The area embraced within the prolongation or
431		-	connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the
432		-	lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways that
433		-	join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the
434		-	area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways
435		-	joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
436		-	b. Where a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or
437		-	more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such
438		-	divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded
439		-	as a separate intersection. In the event the intersecting
440		-	highway also includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then
441		-	every crossing of two roadways of such highways shall be
442		-	regarded as a separate intersection.
443		-	c. The junction of an alley with a street or highway
444		-	shall not constitute an intersection.
445		-	(29)(30) LANED ROADWAY. A roadway that is divided into
446		-	two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.
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474		-	224 SB283 ~~Enrolled~~
	470	+	224 SB283 INTRODUCED
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	472	+	implement of husbandry and in either case not subject to
	473	+	registration if used upon the highways.
	474	+	(28)(29) INTERSECTION. Any of the following:
	475	+	a. The area embraced within the prolongation or
	476	+	connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the
	477	+	lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways that
	478	+	join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the
	479	+	area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways
	480	+	joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
	481	+	b. Where a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or
	482	+	more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such
	483	+	divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded
	484	+	as a separate intersection. In the event the intersecting
	485	+	highway also includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then
	486	+	every crossing of two roadways of such highways shall be
	487	+	regarded as a separate intersection.
	488	+	c. The junction of an alley with a street or highway
	489	+	shall not constitute an intersection.
	490	+	(29)(30) LANED ROADWAY. A roadway that is divided into
476	491		two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.
477	492		(30)(31) LICENSE or LICENSE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE.
478	493		Any driver'sdriver license or any other license or permit to
479	494		operate a motor vehicle issued by the director under the laws
480	495		of this state, including any nonresident's operating privilege
481	496		as defined herein.
482	497		(31)(32) LOCAL AUTHORITIES. Either of the following:
483	498		a. Every county commission.
484	499		b. Every municipal and other local board or body having
485	500		authority to enact laws relating to traffic under the
486		-	constitution and laws of this state.
487		-	(32)(33) MAIL. To deposit in the United States mail
488		-	properly addressed and with postage prepaid.
489		-	(33)(34) METAL TIRE. Every tire the surface of which in
490		-	contact with the highway is wholly or partly of metal or other
491		-	hard, nonresilient material.
492		-	(34)(35) MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle that is
493		-	self-propelled and every vehicle that is propelled by electric
494		-	power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated
495		-	upon rails, except for electric personal assistive mobility
496		-	devices and electric bicycles.
497		-	(35)(36) MOTORCYCLE. Every motor vehicle having a seat
498		-	or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on
499		-	not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but
500		-	excluding a tractor and an electric bicycle.
501		-	(36)(37) MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE. Every motorcycle,
502		-	including every motor scooter, with a motor that produces not
503		-	more than five brake horsepower nor exceeds 150 cubic
504		-	centimeter engine displacement, and weighs less than 200
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528	524		248
529	525		249
530	526		250
531	527		251
532		-	252 SB283 ~~Enrolled~~
	528	+	252 SB283 INTRODUCED
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	530	+	authority to enact laws relating to traffic under the
	531	+	constitution and laws of this state.
	532	+	(32)(33) MAIL. To deposit in the United States mail
	533	+	properly addressed and with postage prepaid.
	534	+	(33)(34) METAL TIRE. Every tire the surface of which in
	535	+	contact with the highway is wholly or partly of metal or other
	536	+	hard, nonresilient material.
	537	+	(34)(35) MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle that is
	538	+	self-propelled and every vehicle that is propelled by electric
	539	+	power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated
	540	+	upon rails, except for electric personal assistive mobility
	541	+	devices and electric bicycles.
	542	+	(35)(36) MOTORCYCLE. Every motor vehicle having a seat
	543	+	or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on
	544	+	not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but
	545	+	excluding a tractor and an electric bicycle.
	546	+	(36)(37) MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE. Every motorcycle,
	547	+	including every motor scooter, with a motor that produces not
	548	+	more than five brake horsepower nor exceeds 150 cubic
534	549		centimeter engine displacement, and weighs less than 200
535	550		pounds fully equipped, and every bicycle with a motor
536	551		attached. The term does not include electric bicycles.
537	552		(37)(38) NONRESIDENT. Every individual who is not a
538	553		resident of this state.
539	554		(38)(39) NONRESIDENT'S OPERATING PRIVILEGE. The
540	555		privilege conferred upon a nonresident by the laws of this
541	556		state pertaining to the operation by the nonresident of a
542	557		motor vehicle, or the use of a vehicle owned by the
543	558		nonresident, in this state.
544		-	(39)(40) OFFICIAL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES. All signs,
545		-	signals, markings, and devices not inconsistent with this
546		-	title placed or erected by authority of a public body or
547		-	official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating,
548		-	warning, or guiding traffic.
549		-	(40)(41) OWNER. A person, other than a lienholder,
550		-	having the property in or title to a vehicle. The term
551		-	includes a person entitled to the use and possession of a
552		-	vehicle subject to a security interest in another person, but
553		-	excludes a lessee under a lease not intended as security.
554		-	(41)(42) PARK or PARKING. The standing of a vehicle,
555		-	whether occupied or not. The term does not include a vehicle
556		-	that is stopped temporarily for the purpose of and actually
557		-	engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
558		-	(42)(43) PASSENGER CAR. Every motor vehicle, except
559		-	motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, designed for carrying 10
560		-	passengers or less and used for the transportation of
561		-	individuals.
562		-	(43)(44) PEDESTRIAN. Any individual afoot.
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564	560		254
565	561		255
566	562		256
567	563		257
568	564		258
569	565		259
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579	575		269
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581	577		271
582	578		272
583	579		273
584	580		274
585	581		275
586	582		276
587	583		277
588	584		278
589	585		279
590		-	280 SB283 ~~Enrolled~~
	586	+	280 SB283 INTRODUCED
591	587		Page 11
	588	+	nonresident, in this state.
	589	+	(39)(40) OFFICIAL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES. All signs,
	590	+	signals, markings, and devices not inconsistent with this
	591	+	title placed or erected by authority of a public body or
	592	+	official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating,
	593	+	warning, or guiding traffic.
	594	+	(40)(41) OWNER. A person, other than a lienholder,
	595	+	having the property in or title to a vehicle. The term
	596	+	includes a person entitled to the use and possession of a
	597	+	vehicle subject to a security interest in another person, but
	598	+	excludes a lessee under a lease not intended as security.
	599	+	(41)(42) PARK or PARKING. The standing of a vehicle,
	600	+	whether occupied or not. The term does not include a vehicle
	601	+	that is stopped temporarily for the purpose of and actually
	602	+	engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
	603	+	(42)(43) PASSENGER CAR. Every motor vehicle, except
	604	+	motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, designed for carrying 10
	605	+	passengers or less and used for the transportation of
	606	+	individuals.
592	607		(43)(44) PEDESTRIAN. Any individual afoot.
593	608		(44)(45) PERSON. Every individual, firm, copartnership,
594	609		association, or corporation.
595	610		(45)(46) PNEUMATIC TIRE. Every tire in which compressed
596	611		air is designed to support the load.
597	612		(46)(47) POLE TRAILER. Every vehicle without motive
598	613		power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and attached to
599	614		the towing vehicle by means of a reach or pole, or by being
600	615		boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and
601	616		ordinarily used for transporting long or irregularly shaped
602		-	loads such as poles, pipes, or structural members capable,
603		-	generally, of sustaining themselves as beams between the
604		-	supporting connections.
605		-	(47)(48) POLICE OFFICER. Every officer authorized to
606		-	direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations
607		-	of traffic regulations.
608		-	(48)(49) PRIVATE ROAD or DRIVEWAY. Every way or place
609		-	in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the
610		-	owner and those having express or implied permission from the
611		-	owner, but not by other persons.
612		-	(49)(50) RAILROAD. A carrier of individuals or property
613		-	upon cars other than street cars, operated upon stationary
614		-	rails.
615		-	(50)(51) RAILROAD SIGN or SIGNAL. Any sign, signal, or
616		-	device erected by authority of a public body or official or by
617		-	a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of
618		-	railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train.
619		-	(51)(52) RAILROAD TRAIN. A steam engine, electric or
620		-	other motor, with or without cars coupled thereto, operated
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644	640		304
645	641		305
646	642		306
647	643		307
648		-	308 SB283 ~~Enrolled~~
	644	+	308 SB283 INTRODUCED
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	646	+	ordinarily used for transporting long or irregularly shaped
	647	+	loads such as poles, pipes, or structural members capable,
	648	+	generally, of sustaining themselves as beams between the
	649	+	supporting connections.
	650	+	(47)(48) POLICE OFFICER. Every officer authorized to
	651	+	direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations
	652	+	of traffic regulations.
	653	+	(48)(49) PRIVATE ROAD or DRIVEWAY. Every way or place
	654	+	in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the
	655	+	owner and those having express or implied permission from the
	656	+	owner, but not by other persons.
	657	+	(49)(50) RAILROAD. A carrier of individuals or property
	658	+	upon cars other than street cars, operated upon stationary
	659	+	rails.
	660	+	(50)(51) RAILROAD SIGN or SIGNAL. Any sign, signal, or
	661	+	device erected by authority of a public body or official or by
	662	+	a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of
	663	+	railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train.
	664	+	(51)(52) RAILROAD TRAIN. A steam engine, electric or
650	665		other motor, with or without cars coupled thereto, operated
651	666		upon rails.
652	667		(52)(53) RECONSTRUCTED VEHICLE. Every vehicle of a type
653	668		required to be registered under this title materially altered
654	669		from its original construction by the removal, addition, or
655	670		substitution of essential parts, new or used.
656	671		(53)(54) REGISTRATION. The registration certificate or
657	672		certificates and registration plates issued under the laws of
658	673		this state pertaining to the registration of vehicles.
659	674		(54)(55) RESIDENCE DISTRICT. The territory contiguous
660		-	to and including a highway not comprising a business district
661		-	when the property on the highway for a distance of 300 feet or
662		-	more is, in the main, improved with residences or residences
663		-	and buildings in use for business.
664		-	(55)(56) REVOCATION OF DRIVER'SDRIVER LICENSE. The
665		-	termination by formal action of the director of an
666		-	individual's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle
667		-	on the public highways, which termination shall not be subject
668		-	to renewal or restoration except that an application for a new
669		-	license may be presented and acted upon by the director after
670		-	the expiration of the applicable period of time prescribed in
671		-	this title.
672		-	(56)(57) RIGHT-OF-WAY. The right of one vehicle or
673		-	pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to
674		-	another vehicle or pedestrian approaching under such
675		-	circumstances of direction, speed, and proximity as to give
676		-	rise to danger of collision unless one grants precedence to
677		-	the other.
678		-	(57)(58) ROAD TRACTOR. Every motor vehicle designed and
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700	696		330
701	697		331
702	698		332
703	699		333
704	700		334
705	701		335
706		-	336 SB283 ~~Enrolled~~
	702	+	336 SB283 INTRODUCED
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	704	+	(54)(55) RESIDENCE DISTRICT. The territory contiguous
	705	+	to and including a highway not comprising a business district
	706	+	when the property on the highway for a distance of 300 feet or
	707	+	more is, in the main, improved with residences or residences
	708	+	and buildings in use for business.
	709	+	(55)(56) REVOCATION OF DRIVER'SDRIVER LICENSE. The
	710	+	termination by formal action of the director of an
	711	+	individual's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle
	712	+	on the public highways, which termination shall not be subject
	713	+	to renewal or restoration except that an application for a new
	714	+	license may be presented and acted upon by the director after
	715	+	the expiration of the applicable period of time prescribed in
	716	+	this title.
	717	+	(56)(57) RIGHT-OF-WAY. The right of one vehicle or
	718	+	pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to
	719	+	another vehicle or pedestrian approaching under such
	720	+	circumstances of direction, speed, and proximity as to give
	721	+	rise to danger of collision unless one grants precedence to
	722	+	the other.
708	723		(57)(58) ROAD TRACTOR. Every motor vehicle designed and
709	724		used for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to
710	725		carry any load thereon either independently or any part of the
711	726		weight of a vehicle or load so drawn.
712	727		(58)(59) ROADWAY. That portion of a highway improved,
713	728		designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive
714	729		of the berm or shoulder. In the event a highway includes two
715	730		or more separate roadways, the term refers to each roadway
716	731		separately but not to all roadways collectively.
717	732		(59)(60) SAFETY ZONE. The area or space officially set
718		-	apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians
719		-	and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by
720		-	adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set
721		-	apart as a safety zone.
722		-	(60)(61) SCHOOL BUS. Every motor vehicle that complies
723		-	with the color and identification requirements set forth by
724		-	law or rule and is used to transport children to or from
725		-	school or in connection with school activities, but not
726		-	including buses operated by common carriers in urban
727		-	transportation of school children.
728		-	(61)(62) SCOOTER. A device weighing less than 100
729		-	pounds that satisfies all of the following:
730		-	a. Has handlebars and an electric motor.
731		-	b. Is solely powered by the electric motor or human
732		-	power.
733		-	c. Has a maximum speed of no more than 20 m.p.h. on a
734		-	paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor.
735		-	This term does not include an e-bike, EPAMD, Segway,
736		-	motorcycle, or moped.
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738	734		338
739	735		339
740	736		340
741	737		341
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760	756		360
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763	759		363
764		-	364 SB283 ~~Enrolled~~
	760	+	364 SB283 INTRODUCED
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	762	+	(59)(60) SAFETY ZONE. The area or space officially set
	763	+	apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians
	764	+	and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by
	765	+	adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set
	766	+	apart as a safety zone.
	767	+	(60)(61) SCHOOL BUS. Every motor vehicle that complies
	768	+	with the color and identification requirements set forth by
	769	+	law or rule and is used to transport children to or from
	770	+	school or in connection with school activities, but not
	771	+	including buses operated by common carriers in urban
	772	+	transportation of school children.
	773	+	(61)(62) SCOOTER. A device weighing less than 100
	774	+	pounds that satisfies all of the following:
	775	+	a. Has handlebars and an electric motor.
	776	+	b. Is solely powered by the electric motor or human
	777	+	power.
	778	+	c. Has a maximum speed of no more than 20 m.p.h. on a
	779	+	paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor.
	780	+	This term does not include an e-bike, EPAMD, Segway,
766	781		motorcycle, or moped.
767	782		(62)(63) SECURITY AGREEMENT. A written agreement that
768	783		reserves or creates a security interest.
769	784		(63)(64) SECURITY INTEREST. An interest in a vehicle
770	785		reserved or created by agreement and which secures payment or
771	786		performance of an obligation. The term includes the interest
772	787		of a lessor under a lease intended as security. A security
773	788		interest is perfected when it is valid against third parties
774	789		generally, subject only to specific statutory exceptions.
775	790		(64)(65) SEMITRAILER. Every vehicle with or without
776		-	motive power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying
777		-	individuals or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle
778		-	and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of
779		-	its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle.
780		-	(65)(66) SHARED MICROMOBILITY DEVICE. A type of
781		-	transportation device that includes a bicycle, electric
782		-	bicycle, tricycle, scooter, hoverboard, skateboard, pedal car,
783		-	or similar device, except a device used as an electrical
784		-	personal assistive mobility device by an individual with
785		-	disabilities, used in a shared micromobility device system.
786		-	(66)(67) SHARED MICROMOBILITY DEVICE SYSTEM. A system
787		-	that provides shared micromobility devices to users for
788		-	short-term rentals, whether or not the system requires docking
789		-	stations or other similar fixed infrastructure to receive or
790		-	return the shared micromobility device.
791		-	(67)(68) SIDEWALK. That portion of a street between the
792		-	curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the
793		-	adjacent property lines, intended for use by pedestrians.
794		-	(68)(69) SOLID TIRE. Every tire of rubber or other
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797	793		367
798	794		368
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819	815		389
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821	817		391
822		-	392 SB283 ~~Enrolled~~
	818	+	392 SB283 INTRODUCED
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	820	+	(64)(65) SEMITRAILER. Every vehicle with or without
	821	+	motive power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying
	822	+	individuals or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle
	823	+	and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of
	824	+	its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle.
	825	+	(65)(66) SHARED MICROMOBILITY DEVICE. A type of
	826	+	transportation device that includes a bicycle, electric
	827	+	bicycle, tricycle, scooter, hoverboard, skateboard, pedal car,
	828	+	or similar device, except a device used as an electrical
	829	+	personal assistive mobility device by an individual with
	830	+	disabilities, used in a shared micromobility device system.
	831	+	(66)(67) SHARED MICROMOBILITY DEVICE SYSTEM. A system
	832	+	that provides shared micromobility devices to users for
	833	+	short-term rentals, whether or not the system requires docking
	834	+	stations or other similar fixed infrastructure to receive or
	835	+	return the shared micromobility device.
	836	+	(67)(68) SIDEWALK. That portion of a street between the
	837	+	curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the
	838	+	adjacent property lines, intended for use by pedestrians.
824	839		(68)(69) SOLID TIRE. Every tire of rubber or other
825	840		resilient material which does not depend upon compressed air
826	841		for the support of the load.
827	842		(69)(70) SPECIAL MOBILE EQUIPMENT. Every vehicle not
828	843		designed or used primarily for the transportation of
829	844		individuals or property and only incidentally operated or
830	845		moved over a highway, including, but not limited to: Ditch
831	846		digging apparatus, well boring apparatus, and road
832	847		construction and maintenance machinery such as asphalt
833	848		spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, tractors other
834		-	than truck tractors, ditchers, levelling graders, finishing
835		-	machines, motor graders, road rollers, scarifiers, earth
836		-	moving carry-alls and scrapers, power shovels and drag lines,
837		-	and self-propelled cranes, and earth moving equipment. The
838		-	term does not include house trailers, dump trucks, truck
839		-	mounted transit mixers, cranes or shovels, or other vehicles
840		-	designed for the transportation of individuals or property to
841		-	which machinery has been attached.
842		-	(70)(71) SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED VEHICLE. Every vehicle
843		-	of a type required to be registered under this title not
844		-	originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model,
845		-	or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles and
846		-	not materially altered from its original construction.
847		-	(71)(72) STAND or STANDING. The halting of a vehicle,
848		-	whether occupied or not. The term does not include a vehicle
849		-	that is halted temporarily for the purpose of and actually
850		-	engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
851		-	(72)(73) STATE. A state, territory, or possession of
852		-	the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth
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880		-	420 SB283 ~~Enrolled~~
	876	+	420 SB283 INTRODUCED
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	878	+	spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, tractors other
	879	+	than truck tractors, ditchers, levelling graders, finishing
	880	+	machines, motor graders, road rollers, scarifiers, earth
	881	+	moving carry-alls and scrapers, power shovels and drag lines,
	882	+	and self-propelled cranes, and earth moving equipment. The
	883	+	term does not include house trailers, dump trucks, truck
	884	+	mounted transit mixers, cranes or shovels, or other vehicles
	885	+	designed for the transportation of individuals or property to
	886	+	which machinery has been attached.
	887	+	(70)(71) SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED VEHICLE. Every vehicle
	888	+	of a type required to be registered under this title not
	889	+	originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model,
	890	+	or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles and
	891	+	not materially altered from its original construction.
	892	+	(71)(72) STAND or STANDING. The halting of a vehicle,
	893	+	whether occupied or not. The term does not include a vehicle
	894	+	that is halted temporarily for the purpose of and actually
	895	+	engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
	896	+	(72)(73) STATE. A state, territory, or possession of
882	897		the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth
883	898		of Puerto Rico, or a province of Canada.
884	899		(73)(74) STOP. When required, means complete cessation
885	900		from movement.
886	901		(74)(75) STOP or STOPPING. When prohibited, means any
887	902		halting, even momentarily, of a vehicle, whether occupied or
888	903		not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other
889	904		traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police
890	905		officer or traffic-control sign or signal.
891	906		(75)(76) STREET. The entire width between boundary
892		-	lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof
893		-	is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular
894		-	travel.
895		-	(76)(77) SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'SDRIVER LICENSE. The
896		-	temporary withdrawal by formal action of the Secretary of the
897		-	Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency of an individual's driver
898		-	license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on the public
899		-	highways, which temporary withdrawal shall be for a period
900		-	specifically designated by the secretary.
901		-	(77)(78) THROUGH HIGHWAY. Every highway or portion
902		-	thereof on which vehicular traffic is given preferential
903		-	right-of-way, and at the entrances to which vehicular traffic
904		-	from intersecting highways is required by law to yield the
905		-	right-of-way to vehicles on such through highway in obedience
906		-	to a stop sign, yield sign, or other official traffic-control
907		-	device, when such signs or devices are erected as provided in
908		-	this title.
909		-	(78)(79) TRACKLESS TROLLEY COACH. Every motor vehicle
910		-	which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead
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936	932		446
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938		-	448 SB283 ~~Enrolled~~
	934	+	448 SB283 INTRODUCED
939	935		Page 17
	936	+	(75)(76) STREET. The entire width between boundary
	937	+	lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof
	938	+	is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular
	939	+	travel.
	940	+	(76)(77) SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'SDRIVER LICENSE. The
	941	+	temporary withdrawal by formal action of the Secretary of the
	942	+	Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency of an individual's driver
	943	+	license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on the public
	944	+	highways, which temporary withdrawal shall be for a period
	945	+	specifically designated by the secretary.
	946	+	(77)(78) THROUGH HIGHWAY. Every highway or portion
	947	+	thereof on which vehicular traffic is given preferential
	948	+	right-of-way, and at the entrances to which vehicular traffic
	949	+	from intersecting highways is required by law to yield the
	950	+	right-of-way to vehicles on such through highway in obedience
	951	+	to a stop sign, yield sign, or other official traffic-control
	952	+	device, when such signs or devices are erected as provided in
	953	+	this title.
	954	+	(78)(79) TRACKLESS TROLLEY COACH. Every motor vehicle
940	955		which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead
941	956		trolley wires but not operated upon rails.
942	957		(79)(80) TRAFFIC. Pedestrians, ridden or herded
943	958		animals, vehicles, streetcars, and other conveyances, either
944	959		singly or together, while using any highway for purposes of
945	960		travel.
946	961		(80)(81) TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNAL. Any device, whether
947	962		manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which
948	963		traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to
949	964		proceed.
950		-	(81)(82) TRAILER. Every vehicle with or without motive
951		-	power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying
952		-	individuals or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle
953		-	and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the
954		-	towing vehicle.
955		-	(82)(83) TRANSPORTER. Every person engaged in the
956		-	business of delivering vehicles of a type required to be
957		-	registered under this title from a manufacturing, assembling,
958		-	or distributing plant to dealers or sales agents of a
959		-	manufacturer.
960		-	(83)(84) TRUCK. Every motor vehicle designed, used, or
961		-	maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
962		-	(84)(85) TRUCK PLATOON. A group of individual
963		-	commercial trucks traveling in a unified manner at
964		-	electronically coordinated speeds at following distances that
965		-	are closer than would be reasonable and prudent without the
966		-	electronic coordination.
967		-	(85)(86) TRUCK TRACTOR. Every motor vehicle designed
968		-	and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so
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996		-	476 SB283 ~~Enrolled~~
	992	+	476 SB283 INTRODUCED
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	994	+	proceed.
	995	+	(81)(82) TRAILER. Every vehicle with or without motive
	996	+	power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying
	997	+	individuals or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle
	998	+	and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the
	999	+	towing vehicle.
	1000	+	(82)(83) TRANSPORTER. Every person engaged in the
	1001	+	business of delivering vehicles of a type required to be
	1002	+	registered under this title from a manufacturing, assembling,
	1003	+	or distributing plant to dealers or sales agents of a
	1004	+	manufacturer.
	1005	+	(83)(84) TRUCK. Every motor vehicle designed, used, or
	1006	+	maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
	1007	+	(84)(85) TRUCK PLATOON. A group of individual
	1008	+	commercial trucks traveling in a unified manner at
	1009	+	electronically coordinated speeds at following distances that
	1010	+	are closer than would be reasonable and prudent without the
	1011	+	electronic coordination.
	1012	+	(85)(86) TRUCK TRACTOR. Every motor vehicle designed
998	1013		and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so
999	1014		constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight
1000	1015		of the vehicle and load so drawn.
1001	1016		(86)(87) URBAN DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to
1002	1017		and including any street which is built up with structures
1003	1018		devoted to business, industry, or dwelling houses situated at
1004	1019		intervals of less than 100 feet for a distance of a quarter of
1005	1020		a mile or more.
1006	1021		(87)(88) VEHICLE. Every device in, upon, or by which
1007	1022		any individual or property is or may be transported or drawn
1008		-	upon a highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used
1009		-	exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks or electric
1010		-	personal assistive mobility devices; provided, that for the
1011		-	purposes of this title, a bicycle, an electric bicycle, or a
1012		-	ridden animal shall be deemed a vehicle, except those
1013		-	provisions of this title, which by their very nature can have
1014		-	no application."
1015		-	Section 3. This act shall become effective on October
1016		-	1, 2024.
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1036		-	1, 2024.
1037		-	________________________________________________
1038		-	President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
1039		-	________________________________________________
1040		-	Speaker of the House of Representatives
1041		-	SB283
1042		-	Senate 18-Apr-24
1043		-	I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed
1044		-	the Senate.
1045		-	Patrick Harris,
1046		-	Secretary.
1047		-	House of Representatives
1048		-	Passed: 02-May-24
1049		-	By: Senator Hovey
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	1050	+	504 SB283 INTRODUCED
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	1052	+	any individual or property is or may be transported or drawn
	1053	+	upon a highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used
	1054	+	exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks or electric
	1055	+	personal assistive mobility devices; provided, that for the
	1056	+	purposes of this title, a bicycle, an electric bicycle, or a
	1057	+	ridden animal shall be deemed a vehicle, except those
	1058	+	provisions of this title, which by their very nature can have
	1059	+	no application."
	1060	+	Section 3. This act shall become effective on October
	1061	+	1, 2024.
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