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FL S0950
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires motor vehicle drivers to maintain a minimum 3-foot distance when overtaking a bicycle, other nonmotorized vehicle, or electric bicycle, and to wait at a safe distance behind if passing cannot be done safely
- Adds definitions for "bicycle lane" (designated by pavement markings and signs) and "separated bicycle lane" (separated by a physical barrier), with the 3-foot passing requirement not applying to separated bicycle lanes
- Exempts drivers from no-passing zone restrictions when briefly and safely crossing the center of the roadway to overtake a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or electric bicycle
- Establishes rules for group cycling, including allowing bicycle groups to proceed through stop signs in groups of 10 or fewer after a full stop, and specifying when riding two abreast is permitted in bicycle lanes and substandard-width lanes
- Requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to conduct an annual awareness and safety campaign on passing bicycles, and mandates at least 25 questions in the Class E driver license test bank to address bicycle and pedestrian safety
Legislative Description
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-180
7/6/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules4/2/2021
Transportation2/4/2021
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