Connecticut House Bill HB05385

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/17/13
• Refer: 1/17/13

Caption

An Act Concerning Local Traffic Authorities And Street Light Outages.

Impact

If enacted, HB 05385 would establish a formalized process for local traffic authorities to communicate outages directly related to traffic safety concerns. This change could lead to quicker responses from municipal services to repair or replace non-functioning street lights, thereby reducing the risk of accidents associated with poor visibility. The bill represents a proactive approach to managing local traffic safety challenges, which could ultimately lead to heightened community safety and decreased accident rates.

Summary

House Bill 05385 proposes to enhance the procedures for local traffic authorities regarding the reporting of street light outages on local roads. The primary aim of the bill is to enable local traffic authorities to report situations where a street light outage has been identified as the proximate cause of a motor vehicle accident or as a source of unsafe conditions. By doing so, the bill seeks to improve safety measures on local roadways, ensuring that the proper authorities can quickly address such issues to prevent future accidents.

Contention

While the bill generally aims to improve local public safety, there might be some contention regarding the implementation of the reporting procedure and the responsibilities placed on local traffic authorities. Local governments may need to assess and allocate resources to ensure compliance with the new requirements. Moreover, discussions could arise around potential liability issues if reported outages are not repaired in a timely manner, leading to accidents. Therefore, establishing clear parameters for reporting and response is essential to the bill's success.