HB16-1205
Motorcycle Lane-splitting
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning an exception to the prohibitions against driving a motorcycle around motor vehicles blocking the lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
Bill Summary:
Currently, the driver of a motorcycle is prohibited from driving between rows of motor vehicles or overtaking on the right. The bill allows motorcycles to drive between rows of motor vehicles or overtake on the right when traffic is moving at less than 5 miles per hour if:
The Colorado department of transportation may notify the public of these changes.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
- The motor vehicles that the motorcycle is driving around are traveling in the same direction as the motorcycle and at no more than 5 miles per hour;
- The motorcycle is driven no faster than 15 miles per hour; and
- The motorcycle does not exceed by more than 10 miles per hour the speed of traffic the motorcycle is passing.
The Colorado department of transportation may notify the public of these changes.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Transportation & Energy
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2016 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1205 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 5-8. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 16-1205 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2016 | House | House Committee on Transportation & Energy Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/04/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)