BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5401: Motorcycles on laned roads

Modifying the operation of motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.

Summary

Allows the operator of a motorcycle to overtake and pass in the same lane as the vehicle being overtaken, or operate between lanes of traffic or between vehicles under certain conditions.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5401), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to modifying the operation of motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic;

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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