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MO HB1250

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Sater

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces sections 300.411 and 304.678 relating to motor vehicle operators overtaking bicycles
  • Requires motor vehicle operators overtaking a bicycle in the same direction to pass safely at a distance of not less than three feet and maintain clearance until safely past the bicycle
  • Replaces previous language requiring only "a safe distance" with the specific requirement of a minimum three-foot passing distance
  • Violation of the three-foot passing requirement is an infraction; if an accident is involved, the violation becomes a class C misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Requires a motor vehicle driver, when overtaking a bicycle, to pass safely at a distance of not less than three feet

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/23/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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