HB 17-1102

House Bill 17-1102, which has been signed into law, makes it illegal for drivers to intentionally blow black smoke from their vehicle's exhaust pipes in a way that harasses or obstructs other road users like drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. This applies only to vehicles under 14,000 pounds. Violators will face a fine of $100 for this offense. The law aims to improve safety on the roads by preventing harmful behavior with motor vehicle exhaust.

Official Summary

The bill prohibits engaging in a nuisance exhibition of motor vehicle exhaust, which is the act of knowingly blowing black smoke through one or more exhaust pipes attached to a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less in a manner that would harass another driver, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian and obstruct or obscure the view of another driver, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian. A person who violates the prohibition commits a class A traffic infraction, punishable by a fine of $100. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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