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AZ SB1273

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Tyler Pace

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona law to allow two-wheeled motorcycles to overtake and pass stopped vehicles in the same lane and operate between traffic lanes under specific conditions.

  • Permits lane-splitting operations only on streets with at least two adjacent traffic lanes in the same direction and a speed limit not exceeding 45 miles per hour.

  • Requires motorcycle operators performing lane-splitting to travel at speeds not exceeding 15 miles per hour.

  • Clarifies that all motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and prohibits motor vehicles from depriving motorcycles of lane use, except when two motorcycles operate side-by-side in a single lane.

  • Exempts peace officers performing official duties from lane-splitting and same-lane passing restrictions.

Legislative Description

Two-wheeled motorcycle operation

Exceptions

Last Action

Chapter 42

3/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/28/2022
Transportation2/17/2022
Rules1/24/2022
Transportation and Technology1/24/2022

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