Tristan's Law addresses traffic safety risks to children around frozen dessert trucks (ice cream trucks) by establishing federal funding to encourage states to require specific safety equipment on these vehicles. The bill allocates one percent of certain federal highway safety funds to states that adopt laws requiring frozen dessert trucks to be equipped with flashing red signal lamps, a stop signal arm, a convex mirror, and a front crossing arm. These safety features are designed to increase driver visibility, alert approaching traffic, and reduce pedestrian injuries and deaths among children purchasing frozen desserts. The legislation also directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on pedestrian injuries related to frozen dessert trucks and provide guidance to states on improving safety practices. The bill takes effect for grant applications and state highway safety plans submitted starting in fiscal year 2026.
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