More states consider 3-foot bicycle-passing laws in 2010

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More states consider 3-foot bicycle-passing laws in 2010

par Oyez Oyez » Sam Jan 30, 2010 1:30 am

[img:181:129]http://www.bikingbis.com/_photos/3feet.sized.jpg[/img]Bicycle advocates in state legislatures are once again promoting bills that require motorists to give bicyclists 3 feet of clearance when passing.

Currently, 14 states require a 3-foot gap for bicycle riders. They are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin. 

This year, lawmakers in Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota and Virginia are considering 3-foot laws. At least one other state, Washington, has a 3-foot passing law in committee from last year.

Here are some details about the laws so you can follow along at home ....

Author: Gene Bisbee
Category: Main Page Bicycle Advocacy
Publish Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:58:49 -0800



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