Bill > HB4868

This bill modifies Texas transportation law to provide special traffic rules for bicyclists at intersections with stop signs and certain traffic signals. Under the new provisions, bicyclists would be allowed to treat stop signs and red or flashing red traffic signals as yield signs, meaning they can proceed through the intersection after slowing down and ensuring no other vehicles have the right of way, rather than being required to come to a complete stop. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement for bicyclists to fully stop at stop signs or red traffic signals, instead allowing them to yield to other traffic, similar to how vehicles are required to behave at yield signs. This change aims to provide more flexible and practical traffic rules for cyclists, acknowledging the differences between bicycles and motor vehicles. The new law would take effect on September 1, 2025, and would only apply to offenses committed on or after that date, ensuring that any violations prior to the effective date would still be governed by the previous traffic regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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