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.
DOT/TRAFFIC SIGNAL OVERSIGHT.
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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.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Apr 26 2017)
Bill History:
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Tue, 11 Apr 2017 House: Filed
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Thu, 13 Apr 2017 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 13 Apr 2017 House: Ref To Com On Transportation
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Mon, 24 Apr 2017 House: Reptd Fav
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Mon, 24 Apr 2017 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Mon, 24 Apr 2017 House: Placed On Cal For 04/25/2017
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Tue, 25 Apr 2017 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Tue, 25 Apr 2017 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Wed, 26 Apr 2017 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Wed, 26 Apr 2017 Senate: Regular Message Received From House
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Wed, 26 Apr 2017 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 26 Apr 2017 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
H 844
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