Measure limiting truckers from left lane on parts of I-70 moves toward governor’s desk
By Elliott Wenzler, Publish-Impartial
A proposal to limit big-rig truckers from utilizing the left lane in sure high-risk areas of Interstate 70 by means of Colorado’s mountains moved nearer to turning into legislation Tuesday after the state Home gave near-unanimous help of the thought.
Senate Invoice 100, introduced by Western Slope lawmakers, would additionally broaden the place truckers are required to hold chains throughout winter months.
After sponsors amended the invoice, it now additionally requires the Colorado Division of Transportation to look into whether or not the state ought to briefly shut roadways to truckers throughout snowstorms. That will be a part of a research into the financial and security impacts of business car incidents throughout inclement climate.
After its introduction, the sponsors modified the measure in a number of different key features, with the lane limitations and chain necessities being considerably narrowed alongside the way in which.
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