Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles, EPAMDs, or Motor Scooters
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
Authorizing the driver of a vehicle to drive on the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone to overtake and pass at a safe distance a pedestrian, a bicycle, an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD), or a motor scooter traveling in the same direction if the vehicle is driven in accordance with certain provisions of law and the driver reasonably believes, based on certain conditions, that the adjustment does not endanger, impede, or interfere with another pedestrian or vehicle; etc.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Howe, Joshlobbyist | Compass obo MD Association for Justice | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Malone, Delegate Malonelegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Mansfield, Andrealobbyist | MD Chiefs and Sheriffs | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lancaster, Erica | Md Horse Council | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVHowe, JoshCompass obo MD Association for JusticeRegistered for: Maryland Association for Justice, LLC.; American Massage Therapy Association - MD Chapter; National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Maryland (NAMI MD); NexAmp, Inc.; JJF Management Services, Inc.; Maryland State Perfusion Society, Inc.
UNFMansfield, AndreaMD Chiefs and SheriffsRegistered for: HDR Engineering, Inc.; Adventist HealthCare, Inc.; Alkermes; Alterwood Health, Inc.; American Chemistry Council; Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.…