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Sponsor removes conflicting language after MDT flags amber-light conflict with federal MUTCD
Summary
Senate Bill 471 was amended to remove language that would have required vehicles to stop for amber flashing beacons; Montana Department of Transportation said the original language conflicted with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and would have triggered a roughly $390,000 fiscal impact to retrofit or remove existing devices.
Senate Finance and Claims heard a brief informational presentation and questions on Senate Bill 471, a bill clarifying the treatment of flashing amber and red lights at pedestrian crossings. Sponsor Senator Dave Fearn (Senate District 2) said an amendment before the committee removed the problematic language and — according to department staff — eliminated the fiscal impact listed in an earlier fiscal note.
Stan Breeland (Montana Department of…
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