1997 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 832

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Senator Boozer
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Changing Lanes - Lane Must be Clear

Synopsis:

Altering a provision of the rules of the road laws in order to prohibit the driver of a vehicle from changing lanes or moving from a shoulder or bikeway into a lane until the lane is clear so that the vehicle may enter and occupy the lane without danger to any other vehicle.

Legislative History

Senate Action
2/17
First Reading Senate Rules
2/21
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.
3/11
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/12
Favorable
Special Order 3/13 (Senator Madden) Adopted
3/13
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/17
Third Reading Passed (37-10)
House Action
3/18
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
3/19
Hearing 3/25 at 1:15 p.m.
3/26
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Bill indexed under the following Subject:
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 21-309 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)