Bill Text: NH HB1731 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Relative to regulating bicycles.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)

Status: (Passed) 2018-05-17 - Signed by Governor Sununu 05/15/2018; Chapter 46; Eff. 7/14/2018 [HB1731 Detail]

Download: New_Hampshire-2018-HB1731-Enrolled.html

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HB 1731-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES

 

8Feb2018... 0271h

2018 SESSION

18-2267

03/05

 

HOUSE BILL 1731-FN

 

AN ACT relative to regulating bicycles.

 

SPONSORS: Rep. MacKenzie, Hills. 17; Rep. Higgins, Graf. 12; Rep. Woolpert, Merr. 6; Rep. Luneau, Merr. 10; Rep. Rimol, Rock. 5

 

COMMITTEE: Transportation

 

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AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill:

 

I.  Allows crossing an unbroken traffic line to pass a pedestrian or device moved by human power.

 

II.  Modifies hand signal requirements for bicyclists.

 

III.  Allows flashing headlamps on bicycles.

 

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

8Feb2018... 0271h 18-2267

03/05

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen

 

AN ACT relative to regulating bicycles.

 

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

 

1  Highway Markings; Passing.  Amend RSA 265:22, I(c) to read as follows:

(c)  In case such driver has an unobstructed view and can see the end of the said unbroken painted line; or

(d)  In order to pass a pedestrian or a device moved by human power, including a bicycle, skateboard, or foot-scooter, provided such movement can be made safely.

2  Method of Giving Hand-and-Arm Signals.  Amend RSA 265:47, II to read as follows:

II.  Right turn--Hand and arm extended upward.  Or optionally, when on a bicycle, by extending the right hand and arm horizontally.

3  Flashing Lights.  Amend RSA 266:78-e to read as follows:

266:78-e  Other Flashing Lamps Prohibited.  Only authorized emergency vehicles, including law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services vehicles, [and] state department of transportation vehicles engaged in construction or maintenance activities, and bicycles may be equipped with a device that provides for alternate flashing of headlamps.

4  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

 

LBAO

18-2267

Amended 3/5/18

 

HB 1731-FN- FISCAL NOTE

AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2018-0271h)

 

AN ACT relative to regulating bicycles.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:      [    ] State              [    ] County               [    ] Local              [ X ] None

METHODOLOGY:

This bill makes various statutory changes relative to bicycles and cyclists and will have no impact on state, county, and local revenue or expenditures.

 

AGENCIES CONTACTED:

Department of Safety and Department of Transportation