Amendment requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study of methods to reduce accidents on Federal-aid highways caused by drivers falling asleep while operating a commercial motor vehicle used to transport freight.

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Amendment Number
579
Description
Amendment requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study of methods to reduce accidents on Federal-aid highways caused by drivers falling asleep while operating a commercial motor vehicle used to transport freight.
Purpose
An amendment to require the DOT to conduct a one-year study of accidents involving commercial truck drivers who fall asleep while driving, and to recommend ways to reduce such accidents.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 25, 1994
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
13:04:20
Submitted Date
May 25, 1994
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 579 — Informed