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IN SB0072

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jack Sandlin

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Drivers must maintain at least 3 feet of distance when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction
  • The 3-foot buffer requirement applies during the entire time the vehicle is passing the bicycle
  • Violations constitute a Class C infraction under IC 9-21-8-49
  • Adds new section IC 9-21-8-5.5 to Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles
  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Safe distance for vehicles overtaking bicycles. Requires the driver of a vehicle, when passing a bicycle that is proceeding in the same direction as the vehicle, to maintain a safe distance of at least three feet between the vehicle and the bicycle. (A violation of this requirement is a Class C infraction under IC 9-21-8-49.).

Last Action

Senator Ford added as second author

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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