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AL SB64

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

SB64 Summary

  • Amends Section 32-5A-263 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to authorize bicycle riders to signal a right turn by extending their right arm and hand horizontally from the right side of the bicycle.

  • Currently requires bicycle riders to follow motor vehicle Rules of the Road, including signaling a right turn with the left arm extended upward.

  • Adds a new subsection (d) to allow an alternative right turn hand signal method that is more practical for cyclists.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval, or when otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Rules of the road, bicyclists, right hand turn, bicyclists authorized to use right arm and hand extended horizontally, Sec. 32-5A-263 am'd.

Highways, Roads, and Bridges

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

6/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/1/2011

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