technical correction; overtaking bicycles
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill makes a technical correction to Arizona law regarding overtaking bicycles. Specifically, it clarifies that drivers must maintain a safe distance of at least three feet when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction. Violations resulting in serious injury can incur a civil penalty of up to $500, and fatalities can result in a penalty of up to $1,000. The law also excludes situations where a designated bicycle lane is available and passable.
Key provisions
- Drivers must maintain a three-foot distance when overtaking a bicycle traveling in the same direction.
- Violations resulting in serious injury can lead to a civil penalty of up to $500.
- Violations resulting in a fatality can lead to a civil penalty of up to $1,000.
- The law does not apply when a designated bicycle lane is present and usable.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle drivers
- Bicyclists
- Vehicle owners
Notable changes
- Specifies a minimum three-foot distance requirement for overtaking bicycles.
- Increases the potential civil penalties for causing serious injury or death while overtaking a bicycle.
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