Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road - Lane Changes
Sponsor: Delegate MaloneCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadStatus: Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the circumstances under which a driver may move out of or into a lane by authorizing the move when the driver has reasonably determined it is safe to do so and activated the appropriate turn signal; prohibiting a person from moving a vehicle right or left on a roadway in order to change lanes unless the person gives an appropriate signal in a certain manner, subject to a certain exception; providing that a violation of the Act is not a moving violation for the purpose of assessing points; etc.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 4Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Ali, Raginalobbyist | AAA MidAtlantic | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Malone, Delegate Malonelegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Garson, Jerry | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shanley, Joe | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
AAA MidAtlanticFAV 1