BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5985: Motorcycles/lanes of traffic

Regarding the operation of motorcycles between lanes of traffic or vehicles.

Summary

Declares that no person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles, unless: (1) The average speed of traffic at any time is substantially slower than the posted speed limit for the roadway; (2) There are two or more lanes of traffic for vehicles proceeding in the same direction at that time; and (3) A reasonable and prudent operator of a motorcycle would…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the operation of motorcycles between lanes of traffic or vehicles;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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