Bill Summary for H 844 (2017-2018)

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Apr 13 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 844 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 11, 2017
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WITH AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION OVER ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, ROADS, AND STREETS OF THIS STATE.
Intro. by Adams, Malone.

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Amends GS 136-18 to grant the Department of Transportation (DOT) the authority and supervision over electronic traffic signals and other electronic traffic control devices on the public highways, roads, and streets of North Carolina. Directs DOT to develop and publish on its website standards that must be met when operating electronic traffic signals and other electronic traffic control devices. Provides that if DOT determines that a local government is not operating electronic traffic signals and other electronic traffic control devices in accordance with the standards established under this subdivision, the DOT must notify the local government in writing and specify what standard or standards are not being met. If the local government fails to take corrective action within 60 days of receiving the notice, the DOT is required to assume control over the operation of the electronic traffic signal or electronic traffic control device and maintain control over the operation until the local government demonstrates to DOT's satisfaction the ability to operate the electronic traffic signal or electronic traffic control device in accordance with the standards established under this subdivision. Requires the local government to reimburse DOT for any costs incurred by DOT during its control of the operation. Effective October 1, 2017.

Directs DOT to commence development of the standards required in new GS 136-18(46), effective when the act becomes law.