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AL SB9
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Allen
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 32-5A-82 of the Alabama Code to define "safe distance" for motor vehicles overtaking and passing bicycles.
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Establishes that safe distance for vehicle-to-bicycle passing shall mean not less than three feet.
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Applies to drivers overtaking bicycles proceeding in the same direction.
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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
Pending third reading on day 29 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security
4/1/2014
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Homeland Security3/19/2014
Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities1/14/2014
Full Bill Text
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