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CT HB05934

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Cristin McCarthy Vahey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends subsection (c) of section 14-300 of the general statutes to modify motor vehicle right-of-way requirements at crosswalks.
  • Requires motor vehicle operators to grant the right-of-way to pedestrians who step to the curb instead of requiring pedestrians to step off the curb to receive right-of-way protection.
  • Aims to enhance pedestrian safety by obligating drivers to stop when a pedestrian approaches a crosswalk.
  • Referred to the Committee on Transportation for the January 2019 legislative session.
  • Introduced by Rep. McCarthy Vahey, 133rd District.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Pedestrian Safety At Crosswalks.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/13

2/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/23/2019

Full Bill Text

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