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MS HB532

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes motorcycles to lane split by proceeding through stalled traffic using portions of adjacent lanes when traffic is moving at less than 30 miles per hour.

  • Requires motorcycles to not exceed 10 miles per hour faster than the stalled traffic speed while lane splitting.

  • Mandates motorcycles move to the front of stalled traffic and proceed in normal traffic lanes after passing the congested area.

  • Requires motor vehicles being overtaken by motorcycles to yield to the outer edges of their lanes.

  • Makes it a misdemeanor for drivers or passengers to impede a motorcycle that is lane splitting, effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Motorcycles; authorize to proceed through stalled traffic using portion of left and right lanes on four lane road.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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