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AZ SB1015
Bill
Status
1/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires motorcycle operators and passengers to wear securely fastened protective helmets and have their headlamps illuminated when lane splitting.
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Restricts lane splitting to situations where vehicles in adjacent lanes are traveling at speeds not exceeding 20 miles per hour.
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Limits motorcycle speed during lane splitting to the lesser of 25 miles per hour or 10 miles per hour more than surrounding traffic.
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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