An Act relative to liability for accidents and collisions with vulnerable road users involving large motor vehicles and trailers

Summary

The bill adds a new law that assumes a driver is negligent if a heavy vehicle (10,001 lb+ or FHWA class 3+) hits a vulnerable road user and the vehicle lacks required safety equipment. It applies to injuries or deaths and shifts the burden of proof to the driver. The goal is to encourage installation of protective devices on large trucks and trailers.

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