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Para enmendar el Artículo 4.12 (B) de la Ley 22-2000, según enmendada, conocida como Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico, a los fines de incluir las grúas entre los vehículos de motor que ante situaciones de emergencia requieren a los conductores cambiar al carril más lejano a la zona de emergencia o paseo, si el tránsito o el tipo de vía pública lo permite; o si no es posible el cambio de carril, el conductor deberá reducir su velocidad.

2025-2028 Session

Summary of Bill PC 224 OverviewBill Number: PC 224 Title: To amend Article 4.12 (B) of Law 22-2000, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Vehicles and Transit Law, in order to incl

Ley 128-2025
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Bill Summary · PC 224

Summary of Bill PC 224

Overview

Bill Number: PC 224
Title: To amend Article 4.12 (B) of Law 22-2000, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Vehicles and Transit Law, in order to include tow trucks among the motor vehicles that in emergency situations require drivers to change to the lane farthest from the emergency zone or shoulder, if traffic or the type of public road allows; or if a lane change is not possible, the driver must reduce their speed.
Status: Law 128-2025
Introduced: January 13, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The main purpose of this bill is to expand the existing "move over" law in Puerto Rico to include tow trucks in addition to emergency vehicles. The intent is to enhance the safety of tow truck operators and other roadside workers by requiring drivers to take specific actions when approaching a tow truck that is stopped or parked on the side of the road.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Article 4.12 (B) of the Puerto Rico Vehicles and Transit Law to add tow trucks to the list of vehicles that drivers must take precautions around in emergency situations
  • Requires drivers to:
    • Change lanes to the one farthest from the tow truck, if traffic and road conditions allow
    • If a lane change is not possible, drivers must reduce their speed
  • Applies these requirements to any situation where a tow truck is stopped or parked on the side of the road, not just during active emergencies

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Tow truck operators and other roadside workers, who will benefit from increased safety measures when working on the side of the road
  • Drivers on Puerto Rico's roads, who will be required to adjust their behavior when approaching a stopped tow truck
  • The general public, who may experience some temporary traffic impacts as drivers change lanes or slow down to comply with the new law

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill was introduced in the Puerto Rico legislature on January 13, 2025 and was subsequently passed into law as Law 128-2025. The new requirements for drivers regarding tow trucks will go into effect 90 days after the law is signed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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