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AZ SB1015

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 28-903 to permit motorcycle lane splitting under specific conditions, allowing operators to overtake vehicles in the same lane and operate between lanes of traffic.

  • Requires motorcycle operators and passengers to wear securely fastened protective helmets and have their headlamps illuminated when lane splitting.

  • Restricts lane splitting to situations where vehicles in adjacent lanes are traveling at speeds not exceeding 20 miles per hour.

  • Limits motorcycle speed during lane splitting to the lesser of 25 miles per hour or 10 miles per hour more than surrounding traffic.

  • Prohibits lane splitting on exit and entrance ramps to controlled access highways, while maintaining existing exceptions for peace officers performing official duties.

Legislative Description

Motorcycle operation; lane splitting

Motorcycle Operation

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/9/2018

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