BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5387: Traffic signals/motorcycles

Addressing the detection of motorcycles and bicycles at vehicle-activated traffic control signals.

Summary

  • Finds that: (1) It is the policy of the state of Washington to provide for the safe and efficient use of public roads and highways by all types of vehicles that are authorized to use these roads and highways; (2) Many existing vehicle-activated traffic control signals are operated or installed in a manner that does not allow for the routine and reliable detection of motorcycles and bicycles necessary for signal…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-35)
Introduced
January 21, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
HB 1403

AN ACT Relating to vehicle-activated traffic control signals;

Sponsors

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5387 in other sessions

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