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MD HB1289

MD HB1289
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles - Operation at Intersections


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Introduced
02/26/2023
In Committee
04/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Vehicle Laws - Bicycles - Operation at Intersections FOR the purpose of authorizing a person operating a bicycle that is approaching a stop sign at an intersection on certain highways to cautiously make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping if the person reduces the speed of the bicycle to a reasonable rate and yields the right-of-way to certain vehicles under certain circumstances; and generally relating to the operation of bicycles on highways. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Transportation Section 21-707 and 21-1202 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill authorizes a person operating a bicycle that is approaching a stop sign at an intersection on certain highways with two or fewer lanes for moving traffic to cautiously make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping, as long as they reduce the speed of the bicycle to a reasonable rate and yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection and any approaching vehicle on another highway that poses an immediate danger. The bill also makes changes to existing laws regarding the duties and responsibilities of bicycle operators on public roads.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation (on 04/10/2023)

Taxonomy

Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety

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