Scored 5/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Emergency Vehicles Bill
Software to let emergency vehicles skip traffic lights
Traffic Signal Preemption Software
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would let emergency vehicles use software to change traffic lights, helping them get to emergencies faster.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens could see quicker response times for fire trucks and ambulances, but the cost of the system may fall on local taxpayers.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill introduced in the North Carolina Senate.
- Sponsored by Sen. Paul Lowe (D).
- Official summary only repeats the title.
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