HB0445

2013 Regular Session

 

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road - Overtaking Another Vehicle

Sponsored by:

Delegate Cardin

Status:

In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters


Synopsis:Prohibiting a driver of a vehicle from overtaking another vehicle going in the same direction unless a safe passing distance can be maintained while the other vehicle is being overtaken; repealing an exception to a requirement that a driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter pass in a specified manner; etc.
Analysis:Fiscal and Policy Note
All Sponsors:Delegates Cardin, Clippinger, and McIntosh
Additional Facts:Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2013
Committee(s):
Environmental Matters  View Committee Hearing
Broad Subject(s):Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Narrow Subject(s):Bicycles
Motorcycles and Motor Scooters
Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.
Motor Vehicle Operation
Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
Traffic Regulation
Statutes:Article - Transportation
(21-1209, 21-303)

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