Assigned to TRA FOR COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Phoenix, Arizona
FACT SHEET FOR H.B. 2248
inoperative traffic control signals
Purpose
Requires drivers to make a complete stop and yield to the driver of the vehicle to the right
when approaching an inoperative traffic signal.
Background
Currently, there are no state laws governing the movement of traffic in cases where the traffic
lights become inoperable. In the past, there have been instances when a power outage has left traffic
signals totally inoperable, which has led to confusion regarding which motorist has the right-of-way
at a signalized intersection. Under H.B. 2248, if traffic signals become inoperable, an affected
intersection would become a four-way stop and motorists would have to follow the A right-hand rule
@ when crossing the intersection.
There is no known or anticipated fiscal impacts to the state or local jurisdictions as a result
of this legislation.
Provisions
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House Action
TRA 1/27/98 DP 9-1-0-1-0
Third Read 2/23/98 31-20-9-0
Prepared by Senate Staff
March 2, 1998
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