BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5564: Vehicles overtaking cyclists

Addressing when vehicles overtake and pass pedestrians or bicyclists.

Summary

  • A vehicle may drive into the left-hand lane when overtaking and passing a pedestrian or bicyclist so as to maintain a safe distance of at least three feet.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5564), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
John Smith (R-7)
Introduced
February 4, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2014
Companion bill
HB 1743

AN ACT Relating to vehicles overtaking and passing pedestrians or bicyclists;

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 5564 in other sessions

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