HOUSE BILL 143 – Safe passing and right of way in a bike lane

Synopsis:

Requiring that a driver of a motor vehicle, when overtaking a bicycle, an Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device (EPAMD), or a motor scooter, not pass unless the driver can do so safely without endangering the rider; requiring a driver of a motor vehicle to yield the right-of-way to a person who is riding a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter in a bicycle lane; etc.

Full text of the bill: https://mlis.state.md.us/2008RS/bills/hb/hb0143f.pdf

Summary, status and hearing dates: https://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/billfile/HB0143.htmoldId.20080123152825335

2 Replies to “HOUSE BILL 143 – Safe passing and right of way in a bike lane”

  1. Basically a play vehicle is supposed to be kids bikes.

    (m) Play vehicle.- "Play vehicle" means a vehicle that:
    (1) Has two or three wheels;
    (2) Is propelled only by human power; and
    (3) Is not a bicycle, as defined in Title 11 of this article.

    "Bicycle" means a vehicle that:
    (1) Is designed to be operated by human power;
    (2) Has two or three wheels, of which one is more than 14 inches in diameter;
    (3) Has a rear drive; and
    (4) Has a wheel configuration as follows:
    (i) If the vehicle has two wheels, with both wheels in tandem; or
    (ii) If the vehicle has three wheels, with one front wheel and with two rear wheels that are spaced equidistant from the center of the vehicle.

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