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AL SB34

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ben Brooks

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 32-5A-82 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to define "safe distance" when a motor vehicle overtakes and passes a bicycle.

  • Establishes that safe distance for vehicle-to-bicycle passing shall mean not less than three feet.

  • Applies to drivers overtaking bicycles proceeding in the same direction, requiring them to maintain this minimum clearance.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles, overtaking and passing bicycles, must maintain safe distance of at least three feet from bicycle, definition of safe distance, Sec. 32-5A-82 am'd.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities2/7/2012

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