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MS HB533

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, motor scooters, bicycles, and horse-drawn vehicles to cautiously proceed through a red light or make a turn if the vehicle is the sole occupant of a lane and does not trigger the traffic signal sensor.

  • Requires these vehicles to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully in crosswalks and to other vehicular traffic lawfully using the intersection.

  • Prohibits turns under this provision if a "No Turn On Red" sign is posted at the intersection.

  • Also allows these vehicles to make turns at red traffic signals with green arrows under the same conditions and restrictions.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Motorcycles; authorize to proceed through red light if green light is not triggered.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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