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DE SB168

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/29/2009

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Schooley

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 4116 of Title 21 of the Delaware Code to include bicycles in the overtaking and passing vehicle provisions.

  • Establishes a required minimum three-foot passing distance between motor vehicles and bicycles when overtaking.

  • Requires drivers to reduce speed to at least 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit if a three-foot passing distance is not achievable.

  • Based on similar legislation in Rhode Island and supported by the Delaware Bicycle Council.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Bicycle And Motor Vehicle Safety.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House

6/30/2009

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/30/2009

Full Bill Text

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