Work‑zone lighting bill amended after debate over green vs. white lights
Contractors urged allowing green+amber lights on truck‑mounted attenuators to increase visibility; first responders and state police warned the color could cause confusion with emergency command lights. The committee amended the bills to permit white and amber lights and reported the measures.
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Senator Bagby introduced bills to allow truck‑mounted attenuators and other work‑zone vehicles to use green and amber flashing lights to improve visibility in work zones. Industry witnesses and contractors argued green is scientifically more visible and noted neighboring states have adopted green for similar vehicles. "Green and amber is the most effective for drivers," one contractor told the committee.
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