TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF GREEN LIGHTS; TO AMEND THE RESTRICTIONS ON LAMP COLORS; TO AMEND THE COLORS OF LIGHTS THAT MAY BE USED BY EMERGENCY VEHICLES; AND TO DEFINE A ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE VEHICLE.

HB 1475 authorizes roadway construction and maintenance vehicles to use green flashing or rotating lights for safety awareness, updating Arkansas' vehicle lighting laws. It specifically allows these vehicles to display amber, white, or green lights (including combinations) while working, clarifying that such lights do not classify the vehicle as an emergency vehicle. The bill also amends rules to permit green lights on emergency vehicles (previously restricted to red/blue) and defines "roadway construction or maintenance vehicle" for clarity. Enacted as Act 209 on February 27, 2025, this law directly affects construction crews, maintenance workers, and public safety agencies operating vehicles on Arkansas roadways.