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NJ S3544

NJ S3544
Concerns motor vehicles overtaking certain pedestrians and persons operating bicycles and personal conveyances.


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
12/11/2023
Crossed Over
12/11/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Concerns motor vehicles overtaking certain pedestrians and persons operating bicycles and personal conveyances.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to further address the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and users of personal conveyances (such as low-speed electric bicycles, scooters, and wheelchairs) when being overtaken by motor vehicles. The key provisions include requiring drivers to change lanes if possible, maintain a minimum 4-foot distance when passing, or reduce speed to 25 mph or less if it's unsafe to change lanes or provide the 4-foot clearance. Violators face fines and penalty points, with increased penalties for violations resulting in bodily injury.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 12/11/2023)

Bill Topics

Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3544 01/26/2023
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3544_R1.HTM 02/10/2023
Analysis - Statement STR 2/9/23 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3544_S1.PDF 02/10/2023
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3544_I1.HTM 01/31/2023
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