Title: An act relating to the use of bicycles with occupied baby carriers.

Brief Description: Regulating the use of bicycles with occupied baby carriers.

Sponsors: Senator Honeyford.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Transportation:

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff: Dory On (786-7321)

Background: Bicycles can be equipped with or attached to baby carriers.

Local governments may prohibit the operation of bicycles on sidewalks.

Summary of Bill: Unless local law prohibits the operation of bicycles on the sidewalk adjacent to the roadway, a person shall not operate a bicycle attached to an occupied baby carrier on a roadway.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.