(6) A vehicle used or provided by a contract security company to assist in traffic control and direction at construction or maintenance sites on a public way may be equipped with auxiliary lights. Effective July 1, 1996, the auxiliary lights must be amber. Prior to July 1, 1996, the auxiliary lights must be green or amber.

(7) A Department of Public Safety vehicle operated by a motor carrier inspector may be equipped with auxiliary lights that emit an amber light.

(8) A vehicle used by an animal control officer appointed pursuant to Title 7, section 3947 may be equipped with auxiliary lights that emit a flashing amber light.

(9) A refuse, garbage or trash business vehicle used by an individual to transport refuse, garbage and trash may be equipped with auxiliary lights that emit a flashing amber light.

SUMMARY

This bill makes the following changes to the laws governing transportation.

1. It allows for an exception to outdoor luminaire requirements if the Commissioner of Transportation determines that the lighting is related to a Department of Transportation project of state and regional significance and is supported by municipalities directly affected by the installation.

2. This bill allows for attractions to be included on logo signs on the interstate highway system and allows for logo signs on certain connector highways where it is necessary to establish continuity for logo signs erected on the Maine Turnpike.

3. It requires local administration of municipal ordinances adopted regarding changeable signs.

4. It adds language to and removes requirements from the provisions of the auxiliary light statute to reflect current technology.