HB1242

Require emergency personnel to use flares or emergency reflective triangles to mark stopped emergency vehicles in some circumstances.

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota HB1242 mandates emergency vehicles to use flares or reflective triangles in specific conditions to enhance visibility.

South Dakota HB1242 requires drivers of emergency vehicles to place three flares or emergency reflective triangles on the roadway when stopped to respond to an emergency. This is necessary if visibility is reduced due to weather, terrain, or time of day, or if road conditions or the nature of the emergency necessitates an extended presence. The placement of these markers varies based on the type of roadway, with specific distances from the vehicle required.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Tabled

8 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 10

12:00 AM

House Transportation Hearing

History

Feb 10

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 10

House

Transportation Tabled, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 0. H.J. 18

Feb 2

House

First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 193