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OH HB145
Bill
Status
4/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michael Henne
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AI Summary
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Establishes a minimum safe passing distance of three feet to the left when a motor vehicle or trackless trolley overtakes and passes a bicycle
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Expands the definition of malfunctioning traffic signals to include signals that are otherwise malfunctioning or fail to detect vehicles, requiring drivers to stop and yield right-of-way
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Requires drivers approaching an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal to stop at a marked stop line, crosswalk, or intersection entrance before proceeding
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Maintains existing penalty structure for violations: minor misdemeanor for first offense, fourth degree misdemeanor if one prior traffic offense within one year, and third degree misdemeanor if two or more prior traffic offenses within one year
Legislative Description
To provide that when a motor vehicle passes a bicycle the safe passing distance to the left is three feet, and to alter the protocol for proceeding into an intersection that has malfunctioning traffic lights.
Motor vehicles-safe passing distance from bicycles/malfunctioning signal protocol
Last Action
Committee Report
5/28/2014