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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a person operating a bicycle that is approaching a stop sign at an intersection on a highway with two or fewer lanes for moving traffic 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.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes a person operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign at an intersection on a highway with two or fewer lanes for moving traffic 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 any vehicle in the intersection and any approaching vehicle on another highway that poses an immediate danger. This change to the existing vehicle laws provides an exception to the general requirement for drivers to stop at stop signs, specifically for bicyclists on smaller roads.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/28/2024 ) (on 02/28/2024)
Taxonomy
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0826?ys=2024RS | 02/02/2024 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0826f.pdf | 02/02/2024 |
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