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Bicycle Bill Part Of Transportation Safety Package OK'd By House Committee
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The House Transportation Committee on this week reported out House Bill 170 (Miller-R-York) to improve safety on the roadways for Pennsylvania bicyclists.
"Bike coalitions from around the Commonwealth support this legislation, as does the Pennsylvania Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee," Rep. Ron Miller said. "More people are using bicycles as a means of transportation, both recreationally and for commuting to and from work. They and automobile drivers need to respect and make accommodations for each other's space on our highways to co-exist."
Rep. Miller's legislation amends the Vehicle Code to accomplish the following:
-- Establish a minimum four-foot distance for motor vehicles while passing a bicycle;
-- Prohibits motorists from making sudden right turns in front of a cyclist who is proceeding in the same direction;
-- More clearly defines the requirement that bicyclists operate on the far right side of the roadway when proceeding at less than the prevailing speed; and
-- Permits a vehicle to pass a bicycle in a no passing zone.
The bill now goes to the full House for consideration.
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