IN HB1233 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-01-22 - Representatives Carbaugh and Ober added as coauthors
Pending: House Roads and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Vehicle clearance when overtaking bicycle. Provides that it is a Class C infraction for the operator of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle to not: (1) allow at least three feet of clearance between the vehicle and the bicycle; and (2) return to the original lane until the vehicle is safely clear of the bicycle. Revises the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of the motor vehicle code.

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Title

Vehicle clearance when overtaking bicycle. Provides that it is a Class C infraction for the operator of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle to not: (1) allow at least three feet of clearance between the vehicle and the bicycle; and (2) return to the original lane until the vehicle is safely clear of the bicycle. Revises the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of the motor vehicle code.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-01-22HouseRepresentatives Carbaugh and Ober added as coauthors
2015-01-13HouseFirst Reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
2015-01-13HouseAuthored by Representative DeLaney

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