2006 Senate Bill 1224 / Public Act 339

Prohibit riding bicycles abreast on streets

Introduced in the Senate

April 20, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To prohibit a person riding a bicycle or moped on a public road from riding abreast of another rider, unless it is specifically allowed on the particular road by a state or local law. Also, to require bicycle riders to stay all the way over on the right when riding on a road, except for situations defined in the bill, require riders using the sidewalk (where allowed) to yield to pedestrians, and require them to make an audible signal when overtaking pedestrians.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 10, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 11, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 16, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit a person riding a bicycle or moped on a public road from riding abreast of another rider, unless it is specifically allowed on the particular road by a state or local law. Also, to require bicycle riders to stay all the way over on the right when riding on a road, except for situations defined in the bill, require riders using the sidewalk (where allowed) to yield to pedestrians, and require them to make an audible signal when overtaking pedestrians. The bill also revises provisions related to cars yielding to bikes, and other related matters. See the House Fiscal Agency <a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2005-2006/billanalysis/House/htm/2005-HLA-1224-5.htm">analysis</a> for details.

Received in the House

May 16, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 13, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 28, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 29, 2006

Passed in the House 101 to 3 (details)

To prohibit a person riding a bicycle or moped on a public road from riding abreast of another rider, unless it is specifically allowed on the particular road by a state or local law. Also, to require bicycle riders to stay all the way over on the right when riding on a road, except for situations defined in the bill, require riders using the sidewalk (where allowed) to yield to pedestrians, and require them to make an audible signal when overtaking pedestrians. The bill also revises provisions related to cars yielding to bikes, and other related matters. See the House Fiscal Agency <a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2005-2006/billanalysis/House/htm/2005-HLA-1224-3.htm">analysis</a> for details.

Received in the Senate

July 26, 2006

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Aug. 15, 2006