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Bill would require motorists to slow or yield to slow agricultural vehicles; proponents cite safety concerns
Summary
House Bill 739 would require drivers to slow down and, where safe, yield or pull over for agricultural vehicles. Proponents described near‑misses and dangerous passing; the department of transportation said signage and public education would be needed if the law changes.
The Senate committee heard testimony on House Bill 739, a bill that would require motorists to slow down when approaching agricultural vehicles and, when safe, to move over to allow them to pass.
Rep. Edward Byrne, who introduced the bill, described practical provisions: motorists approaching an agricultural vehicle in a 70 mph zone would be required to slow to half speed (example given in testimony: slowing to about 35 mph) and give the agricultural vehicle space to move or be given the right of way. The sponsor said the bill…
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