MD HB710 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-02-24 - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizing the driver of a vehicle to drive on the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone to overtake and pass at a safe distance a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter traveling in the same direction if the vehicle is driven in accordance with certain provisions of law and the driver reasonably believes, based on weather, road, and vehicular or pedestrian traffic conditions, that the adjustment does not endanger, impede, or interfere with another vehicle.

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Title

Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles, EPAMDs, or Motor Scooters

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2020-02-24HouseUnfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation; Withdrawn
2020-02-14HouseHearing canceled
2020-02-03HouseHearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
2020-01-30HouseFirst Reading Environment and Transportation

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Transportation211209(n/a)See Bill Text
Transportation21305(n/a)See Bill Text
Transportation21307(n/a)See Bill Text

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