San Diego Cycling: 3 Foot Passing Rule - SB 60

I learned of this after a conversation this morning with Amanda Benedict (cyclist, lawyer, cyclist advocate, and publisher of the SD Cycling Blog at: http://www.sd-cycling.com). Interesting history behind this bill and unfortunately, and as expected, it is related to a fatal cycling accident.





San Diego Cycling: 3 Foot Passing Rule - SB 60

3 Foot Passing Rule - SB 60

There is a new cycling law circulating the capital - Assembly Member Nava recently introduced a proposed new law (SB 60) designed to mandate a 3-foot passing rule. The proposed law is similar to laws recently passed in Florida and Utah.

SB 60 requires motorists who want to pass a cyclist, to pass the cyclist on the left and come no closer than 3 feet to the cyclist. The motorist is not permitted to pass if doing so would interfere with the safe operation of the overtaken bicycle. If a motorist violates the 3-foot passing law and that conduct proximately causes great bodily injury to the cyclist, then the motorist would be guilty of a crime.

This is the second time California Assembly Member Nava has attempted to pass a 3-foot passing law. Last year, his bills (AB 1941) was voted down by the California Transportation Committee. Let's hope this year, the law passes. If you would like to show your support for this bill, you can write the author, Assembly Member Nava at Assemblymember.nava@assembly.ca.gov or write to your local Assembly Member - Assembly Member Lori Saldana (76th), Assembly Member Joel Anderson (77th), Assembly Member Shirley Horton (78th), Assembly Member Mary Salas (79th), Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia (80th).

I will provide updates on the status of SB 60 here.

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