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>;