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AL HB223
Bill
Status
2/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Allen
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AI Summary
HB223 Summary
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Amends Section 32-5A-135 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding hand and arm signals for vehicles and bicycles.
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Allows bicyclists to give a right turn signal by extending the right hand and arm horizontally to the right side of the bicycle, instead of the standard upward extension required for vehicle operators.
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Left turn signals (hand extended horizontally) and stop/decrease speed signals (hand extended downward) remain unchanged for all operators.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Rules of the road, bicyclists, hand and arm signals, bicyclists authorized to give hand signals from right side, Sec. 32-5A-135 am'd.
Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 23 Favorable from Judiciary
3/25/2010