Legislators Introduce "Right-Hook Bill"

Synopsis:
Prohibiting a driver of a motor vehicle from overtaking and passing a bicycle, an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD), or a motor scooter that is going in the same direction unless the driver can do so safely without endangering the rider of the bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter; prohibiting a driver of a vehicle from intentionally interfering with the movement of a person who is riding a bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter; etc.

First Reading Environmental Matters
Hearing 2/6 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored By:
Delegates Cardin, Bromwell, Bronrott, Lawton, Montgomery, Rosenberg, Stein, and Taylor

<a href="http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/billfile/hb0173.htm">http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/billfile/hb0173.htm</a>;