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Committee adopts amendment on sight-line obstructions at intersections in Senate Bill 183
Summary
The committee approved an amendment to Senate Bill 183 intended to address obstructed sight lines for motorists at intersections; the amendment was taken by consent and the bill passed out of committee unanimously.
The Indiana House Roads and Transportation Committee voted to adopt an amendment to Senate Bill 183 aimed at preventing motorists from having an obstructed view when approaching intersections.
The chair said stakeholders and staff worked to find neutral ground and that the amendment reflects hours of work to address the problem. Adam Novotny of the Indiana Farm Bureau signed up to testify but deferred, saying he preferred the committee take the amendment first. After the amendment was offered and taken by consent, the committee passed the bill as amended, 12-0.
Committee members described the amendment as the result of stakeholder negotiations to reach a neutral position and improve clarity for enforcement and compliance. The transcript records no further public opposition or technical debate after stakeholders expressed support for the amended language.
The bill will proceed from committee with unanimous support.
