IN HB1439 | 2019 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 15 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-29 - Representative DeLaney added as coauthor
Pending: House Roads and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-29 - Representative DeLaney added as coauthor
Pending: House Roads and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Vehicle clearance when overtaking a bicycle. Provides that it is a Class C infraction for the operator of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle to: (1) fail to allow at least three feet of clearance between the vehicle and the bicycle; or (2) return to the original lane before the vehicle is safely clear of the bicycle. Provides that the operator of a vehicle may pass a bicycle in a no passing zone if the operator complies with these requirements and it is otherwise safe to do so. Revises the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of the motor vehicle code.
Title
Vehicle clearance when overtaking a bicycle. Provides that it is a Class C infraction for the operator of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle to: (1) fail to allow at least three feet of clearance between the vehicle and the bicycle; or (2) return to the original lane before the vehicle is safely clear of the bicycle. Provides that the operator of a vehicle may pass a bicycle in a no passing zone if the operator complies with these requirements and it is otherwise safe to do so. Revises the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of the motor vehicle code.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-01-29 | House | Representative DeLaney added as coauthor |
2019-01-15 | House | First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation |
2019-01-15 | House | Authored by Representative Heaton |
Indiana State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1439/details |
Text | http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/6/8/c/9/68c9f844/HB1439.01.INTR.pdf |