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Vehicles: bicycles: passing distance.

It became law on Sep 23, 2013.

CA AB 1371 · Assembly Bill · 2013–2014

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Became law
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Assembly
Sponsor
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Latest action
Sep 23, 2013

What it does

Under existing law, a driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle or a bicycle proceeding in the same direction is required to pass to the left at a safe distance without interfering with the safe operation of the overtaken vehicle or bicycle, subject to certain limitations and exceptions. A violation of this provision is an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding $100 for a first conviction, and up to a $250 fine for a 3rd and subsequent conviction occurring within one year of 2 or more prior infractions.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Sep 23, 2013

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