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IN SB0361

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Broden

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "bicycle" as a vehicle propelled solely by human-powered foot or hand crank with two or more wheels, operated by one or more individuals, excluding children's ride-on toys and skateboards

  • Creates new criminal penalties when a motorist causes injury to a bicyclist while knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violating traffic laws: Class C misdemeanor for bodily injury, Class B misdemeanor for serious bodily injury

  • Requires motor vehicles to allow at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicycle and permits passing bicycles in no-passing zones when safe to do so

  • Allows bicyclists to treat a steady red light as a flashing red light if their bicycle cannot activate the traffic control sensor within a reasonable time

  • Removes requirement for bicycles to have a bell or audible signal device, while adding requirements for side reflectors and specifying that bicycles may not be ridden on interstate highways

Legislative Description

Bicycles and traffic safety.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters

1/12/2010

Full Bill Text

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