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AL SB9

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 32-5A-82 of the Alabama Code to define "safe distance" for motor vehicles overtaking and passing bicycles.

  • 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.

  • 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

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