532BEF4E0CA7898A872583D100794A76 Hearing Summary

Representative Roberts introduced Senate Bill 19-144, concerning allowing a driver of a motorcycle to proceed past a malfunctioning traffic control signal. The bill allows a driver of a motorcycle to proceed past a traffic control signal that is inoperative, remains steady red or steady yellow for two minutes or more, or fails to recognize the motorcycle for two minutes or more. 

The committee questioned the bill sponsor about local government measures to deal with the issue and application of the bill to motor vehicles.

Bruce Downs, representing Abate of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Kirk Fry, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dennis Haberstumpf, representing Abate of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

The committee questioned the witnesses about the location of lights at issue for motorcycles and the weight of motorcycles.

Morgan Cullen, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified neutral to the bill.

The committee questioned the witness about traffic laws and going through an inoperable traffic signal.

The sponsor made closing remarks about the bill.

The committee questioned the sponsor about the involvement of the Department of Transportation and adjustments to traffic equipment, as well as replacement.

The committee made closing remarks about the bill.