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IN HB1488
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Martin Carbaugh
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AI Summary
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Motorists must provide at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicycle at speeds of 30 mph or less, plus 1 additional foot for every 10 mph above 30 mph if roadway width permits.
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Failure to provide required clearance to a bicyclist constitutes a Class B misdemeanor, with courts able to impose license suspensions of 90 days to 2 years.
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Creates new crime of "vehicular assault of a bicyclist or pedestrian" as a Class A misdemeanor for recklessly operating a motor vehicle that results in bodily injury to a bicyclist or pedestrian.
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Violations resulting in bodily injury or death require community service (100-200 hours), traffic safety course completion, and a fine up to $12,500 that may be suspended upon compliance with court-ordered conditions.
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Status hearing must be scheduled within one year to determine if fines are dismissed based on person's completion of required community service and safety course.
Legislative Description
Traffic safety. Requires a motorist to provide at least three feet of clearance between a motor vehicle and a bicycle when at the speed of 30 miles per hour or less. Provides that at least one additional foot of clearance for every 10 miles per hour above 30 miles per hour must be provided by the motorist if possible. Allows a court to impose a 90 day to two year license suspension for a violation. Requires the imposition of community service, a driver's license suspension, and a fine of up to $12,500 for a violation that results in bodily injury
Last Action
Representative Macer added as coauthor
1/15/2015