To amend title 23, United States Code, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with respect to vehicle roadside crashes, work zone safety, and for other purposes.
Impact
By enforcing stricter safety measures and facilitating the collection of detailed data on roadside accidents, this bill is poised to have a substantial impact on state laws governing road safety. It mandates the establishment of working groups that will involve various stakeholders, including transportation officials and law enforcement, to address the pressing issues regarding crashes involving both disabled vehicles and those occurring in work zones. This collaborative approach aims to bring about a unified strategy to minimize these incidents and to ensure that safety protocols are effectively shared and enforced across state lines.
Summary
House Bill 2992 aims to enhance safety measures regarding vehicle roadside crashes and work zone safety by amending existing federal laws, particularly Title 23 of the United States Code and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bill seeks to provide a comprehensive review of roadside accidents while emphasizing the need for increased awareness and safety protocols for workers and motorists around disabled vehicles in work zones. It incorporates measures for data collection, injury health data, and the responsibilities of various agencies to ensure effective implementation of these safety measures.
Contention
One notable area of contention surrounding HB 2992 is the balance between enhanced safety measures and the bureaucratic involvement of various government agencies. Critics may argue that increased regulations and requirements for data sharing could overwhelm state agencies already managing extensive responsibilities. Moreover, there may be concerns about the effectiveness of the proposed working groups in producing actionable data and recommendations without leading to an increase in red tape that could delay important safety improvements already being considered at the state or local level.
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.
To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to the enforcement of certain safety requirements relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the amounts States are guaranteed under the highway apportionment formula, and for other purposes.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire, and for other purposes.