MA S1879

Bill

MA S1879

Relative to cyclist safety

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to cyclist safety. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 2 of Chapter 89 of the General Laws, which pertains to traffic laws, to enhance cyclist safety by requiring that when a vehicle overtakes a bicycle or another vehicle, it must maintain a minimum distance of three feet. If maintaining this three-foot distance within the same lane is not feasible, the overtaking vehicle is instructed to utilize an adjacent lane, provided it is safe to do so, or to wait for a safe opportunity to pass at the required distance.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Karen Spilka (D)*, Jeff Roy (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2387 (on 07/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1879

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1879	11/24/2016
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1879	04/16/2015
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1879.pdf	04/16/2015

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