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AL SB121

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2013

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 when passing a bicycle shall mean not less than three feet
  • Applies to vehicles overtaking bicycles proceeding in the same direction
  • 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

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities2/5/2013

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