The Colorado Bike Safety bill (SB148) passed the Colorado Senate on Tuesday on a vote of 27 to 6. The important 3 foot passing distance rule was kept in the bill. I just can’t imagine people thinking they need less than 3 feet to pass.
The foot rule is opposed by Larimer County Sheriff because he says it would be impossible for his agency to enforce. He says there’s no way to measure how close a motorist passes. State Sen. Greg Brophy says law enforcement officials are already allowed to make judgment calls while enforcing the law.
The bill is now in the Colorado State House of Representatives. I haven’t seen a date for a vote. If you’re a Colorado cyclist, let your representative know that the bike safety bill is important to you. Click here to find contact info for your representative.
Key points of the bike safety bill are
- Passing
- Lane Position
- More than 1 Rider
- Anti-harassment
Go to Bicycle Colorado’s bike safety bill page to get the latest info.
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I wrote my state senator when it was in the state senate….he ended up being one of the 6 that voted against it…
Colorado Springs for ya…