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IN HB1439
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Robert Heaton
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AI Summary
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Requires motor vehicles overtaking a bicycle to maintain at least 3 feet of clearance and prohibits returning to the original lane until safely clear of the bicycle
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Violations constitute a Class C infraction under Indiana law
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Permits vehicles to pass bicycles in no passing zones when safe to do so and clearance requirements are met
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Revises the definition of "bicycle" to include vehicles propelled solely by human-powered foot or hand crank, operated by one or more individuals, with two or more wheels—excluding children's ride-on toys and skateboards
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Vehicle clearance when overtaking a bicycle. Provides that it is a Class C infraction for the operator of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle to: (1) fail to allow at least three feet of clearance between the vehicle and the bicycle; or (2) return to the original lane before the vehicle is safely clear of the bicycle. Provides that the operator of a vehicle may pass a bicycle in a no passing zone if the operator complies with these requirements and it is otherwise safe to do so. Revises the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of the motor vehicle code.
Last Action
Representative DeLaney added as coauthor
1/29/2019