HOUSE BILL 143 - Safe passing and right of way in a bike lane

Synopsis:

Requiring that a driver of a motor vehicle, when overtaking a bicycle, an Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device (EPAMD), or a motor scooter, not pass unless the driver can do so safely without endangering the rider; requiring a driver of a motor vehicle to yield the right-of-way to a person who is riding a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter in a bicycle lane; etc. Full text of the bill: <a href="http://mlis.state.md.us/2008RS/bills/hb/hb0143f.pdf">http://mlis.state.md.us/2008RS/bills/hb/hb0143f.pdf</a>;

Summary, status and hearing dates: <a href="http://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/billfile/HB0143.htm">http://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/billfile/HB0143.htm</a>;

by B' Spokes

Like most people I live a hectic life and who has the time for much exercise? Thanks to xtracycle now I do. By using my bike for daily activities I can get things done and get an hour plus work out in 15 minutes extra of my time, not a bad deal and beats taking the extra time going to the gym. In case you are still having trouble being motivated; the National Center of Disease Control says that inactivity is the #2 killer in the United States just behind smoking. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/bb_nutrition/ ) Get out there and start living life! I can carry home a full shopping cart of groceries, car pool two kids or just get lost in the great outdoors camping for a week. Well I got go, another outing this weekend.
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What's a "play vehicle?"
Basically a play vehicle is supposed to be kids bikes. (m) Play vehicle.- "Play vehicle" means a vehicle that: (1) Has two or three wheels; (2) Is propelled only by human power; and (3) Is not a bicycle, as defined in Title 11 of this article. "Bicycle" means a vehicle that: (1) Is designed to be operated by human power; (2) Has two or three wheels, of which one is more than 14 inches in diameter; (3) Has a rear drive; and (4) Has a wheel configuration as follows: (i) If the vehicle has two wheels, with both wheels in tandem; or (ii) If the vehicle has three wheels, with one front wheel and with two rear wheels that are spaced equidistant from the center of the vehicle.