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AR SB388

Bill

Status

Passed

4/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows bicyclists approaching stop signs to slow down and cautiously enter intersections without stopping, provided they yield to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully using the intersection.

  • Permits bicyclists at steady red traffic control lights to proceed through with caution after meeting safety requirements, including making right-hand turns without stopping after slowing to reasonable speed or left-hand turns onto one-way roads after stopping.

  • Defines "bicycle" as a human-powered vehicle with two or more wheels designed for one or more persons and used on public roads, bicycle paths, or rights-of-way.

  • Defines "immediate hazard" as a vehicle approaching a bicyclist at proximity and speed sufficient to indicate danger of collision or accident.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-49-111 to clarify that persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles on highways have the same rights and duties as vehicle drivers.

Legislative Description

Concerning Bicycle Safety; To Allow Bicyclists To Yield At Stop Signs And Red Lights Under Certain Circumstances; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Use Of Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, And Animals On Public Roads.

Last Action

Notification that SB388 is now Act 650

4/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/11/2019
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/19/2019

Full Bill Text

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