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DE SB97

Bill

Status

Passed

9/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Hansen

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code § 4117 to clarify when vehicles may overtake and pass on the right side of another vehicle.

  • Permits overtaking on the right using the shoulder when the vehicle being overtaken is making or about to make a left turn.

  • Authorizes Delaware Department of Transportation vehicles and emergency vehicles responding to emergencies to pass on the right using the shoulder if necessary.

  • Maintains existing prohibitions on right-side overtaking on roadways with multiple traffic lanes in one direction or on one-way roads with sufficient width for two or more lanes.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rules Of The Road.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/16/2017
Transportation6/1/2017

Full Bill Text

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