Vehicle Laws - Bicycles - Operation at Intersections
Sponsor: Dana Stein (District 11B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadStatus: Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a person operating a bicycle that is approaching a stop sign at an intersection on certain highways to cautiously make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping if the person reduces the speed of the bicycle to a reasonable rate and yields the right-of-way to certain vehicles under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 6Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Boucher, Shayne | Frederick Bicycle Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Grimes, Sethlobbyist | Washington Area Bicyclist Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Stein, Delegate Steinlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Feldmark, Joshualobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Korin, Jon | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stein, Dana | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGrimes, SethWashington Area Bicyclist AssociationRegistered for: Washington Area Bicyclist Association
FAVFeldmark, JoshuaRegistered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…