Delaware\u2019s 3′ law reads as follows:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe driver of a motor vehicle, when approaching a bicyclist traveling in the same direction, shall ensure the safety and protection of the bicyclist by:<\/p>\n
a. Proceeding with caution and yielding the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the bicyclist, if possible, with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a roadway having at least 4 lanes with not less than 2 lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle; or,<\/p>\n
b. Proceeding with caution and reducing the speed of the vehicle to a safe speed and leaving a reasonable and prudent distance by providing a minimum of three feet of clearance while passing such bicyclist, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Maryland’s 3′ passing law:<\/p>\n
(a) Drivers to exercise due care. — Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall:<\/p>\n
(1) Exercise due care to avoid colliding with any bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter being ridden by a person; and<\/p>\n
(2) When overtaking a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter, pass safely at a distance of not less than 3 feet, unless, at the time:<\/p>\n
(i) The bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter rider fails to operate the vehicle in conformance with \u00a7 21-1205(a) of this subtitle ("Riding to right side of roadway") or \u00a7 21-1205.1(b) of this subtitle ("Roadway with bike lane or shoulder paved to smooth surface");<\/p>\n
(ii) A passing clearance of less than 3 feet is caused solely by the bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter rider failing to maintain a steady course; or<\/p>\n
(iii) The highway on which the vehicle is being driven is not wide enough to lawfully pass the bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter at a distance of at least 3 feet.<\/p>\n
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[B’ Spokes: Ya, I like Delaware\u2019s better.] Delaware\u2019s 3′ law reads as follows: \u201cThe driver of a motor vehicle, when approaching a bicyclist traveling in the same direction, shall ensure the safety and protection of the bicyclist by: a. Proceeding with caution and yielding the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the bicyclist, if … <\/p>\n
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\nFound Delaware’s law via: https:\/\/streetsblog.net\/2011\/07\/29\/its-official-3-foot-passing-law-signed-by-governor-markell\/<\/a>oldId.20110730234555365<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"