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NJ A6069

NJ A6069
Requires Division of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct public awareness campaign regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety.

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Introduced
12/09/2019
In Committee
12/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety to establish a public awareness campaign to provide information to the public concerning bicyclist and pedestrian safety. The campaign is to include, but is not limited to, information regarding the provisions under current law that require a person operating a bicycle to keep to the right side of the road, the penalties and dangers associated with violating this provision, the standard of care for motorists to safely pass a pedestrian or bicyclist on the roadway, and any recourse that may be available against motorists that violate this standard of care.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety to establish a public awareness campaign to provide information to the public concerning bicycle and pedestrian safety. The campaign will include information about the legal requirement for bicyclists to ride on the right side of the road, the penalties and dangers of violating this provision, the standard of care for motorists when passing pedestrians or bicyclists, and any recourse available against motorists who violate this standard of care.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 12/09/2019)

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