ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                         H.B. 1223

SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take
effect October 1, 2004.

May 26, 2004

The Honorable Michael E. Busch
Speaker of the House
State House
Annapolis, MD 21401

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, I have today
vetoed House Bill 1223 - Vehicle Laws - Failing to Stop for a School Vehicle with
Activated Flashing Lights - Penalties.

This bill increases the maximum fine that a person is subject to for failing to stop or
remain stopped for a school vehicle with activated alternately flashing red lights to
$1,000.

Senate Bill 280, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on
April 27, 2004, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me
to sign House Bill 1223.

Very truly yours,
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
Governor

House Bill No. 1223

AN ACT concerning

Vehicle Laws - Failing to Stop for a School Vehicle with Activated Flashing

Lights - Penalties

FOR the purpose of increasing the number of points required to be assessed against
an individual for failing to stop or remain stopped for a school vehicle with
activated alternately flashing red lights; altering the maximum fine that a
person is subject to for failing to stop or remain stopped for a school vehicle with
activated alternately flashing red lights; making stylistic changes; and generally
relating to penalties for failing to stop or remain stopped for a school vehicle
with activated alternately flashing red lights.

BY repealing

Article ------Transportation

Section 16-402(a)(5)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(2002 Replacement Volume and 2003 Supplement)

BY renumbering

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