Senator Jim Holzapfel’s bill aimed at improving road safety has passed the New Jersey Senate. The legislation permits State or local government vehicles involved in snow removal or road salting to use both amber and green warning lights.
“Keeping motorists and road crews safe during severe winter weather has to be a top priority,” said Sen. Holzapfel. “By allowing snowplows and salting vehicles to display both amber and green warning lights, we can give drivers a more-visible notice to help prevent accidents and protect the workers keeping our roads safe.”
Research from other states suggests that green lights are more visible than amber lights alone, especially when visibility is reduced by weather conditions. Reports indicate that combining green LED lights with traditional amber lights makes official vehicles up to six times more visible compared to using only amber lights.
The full text of the bill, S-2697, is available for review.
