Brief Description: Allowing motorcycles between lanes during congestion.

Sponsors: Representatives Morris, Dickerson and Upthegrove.

Hearing Date: 2/28/05

Staff: David Munnecke (786-7315).

Background:

There are a number of Rules of the Road that apply specifically to motorcycles. On roadways laned for traffic, one of these rules prohibits a motorcycle rider from operating his or her vehicle between lanes of traffic or between lines or rows of vehicles.

Summary of Bill:
      
During periods of traffic congestion a person may operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.