SB64 Alabama 2011 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a person riding a bicycle is required to follow the Rules of the Road for motor vehicles unless otherwise provided by law or unless a rule by its nature does not apply
Therefore, a person riding a bicycle is required to give a hand signal for a right turn in the same manner as the driver of a motor vehicle gives a signal for a right turn, with his or her left arm and hand extended upward
This bill would authorize a person riding a bicycle to give a hand signal for a right turn with his or her right arm and hand extended horizontally on the right side of the bicycle
To amend Section 32-5A-263 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to bicycles; to authorize a person riding a bicycle to give a hand signal for a right turn with his or her right arm and hand extended horizontally from the right side of the bicycle.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2011 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| April 14, 2011 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| March 1, 2011 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB64 Alabama 2011 Session - Introduced |