Friends -
Last
Friday, January 24, 2014, House Bill 4304 was introduced to the WV legislature. Thank you Delegates Fleischauer & Barill for sponsoring!
H.B.
4304:
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requires motorists to pass bicycles not less than three feet at a careful and
reduced speed;
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allows motorists to cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle when it is
safe to pass;
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repeals the law that requires bicyclists to ride as far to the right as
practicable;
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repeals the requirement for bicyclists to use a side path and not to use the
road;
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repeals the requirement for bicycles to have a bell.
This would provide added protection for those of us that choose to ride for transportation or leisure. People are choosing to live in walkable & bikable communities, bringing with them vitality, economic development and prosperity.
We greatly appreciate your support of HB 4304.
Christiaan
Walk more, safely
Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board
Christiaan Abildso, Chair
Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair