MissouriEnacts the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act" pertaining to wrong-way vehicle detection systems
What it does
This act establishes the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act", requiring the Department of Transportation to implement wrong-way vehicle detection systems (WWVDSs), as defined in the act. Implementation shall begin no later than March 1, 2027, and shall prioritize certain interchanges, as specified in the act.
More detail
The Department shall evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of notification systems for other drivers and for emergency responders. The Department shall produce annual reports on the implementation and effectiveness of WWVDSs.
This act is similar to SCS/SB 672 (2025) and is similar to HB 1387 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Apr 20SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4863S.02C)Latest
- Apr 8Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
- Jan 27Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety CommitteeMinor
- Jan 7S First ReadMinor
- 2025
- Dec 1PrefiledIntroduced