FINAL BILL REPORT

SSB 5263

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

C 139 L 13

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning motorcycles overtaking and passing pedestrians and bicyclists.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Benton and King).

Senate Committee on Transportation

House Committee on Transportation

Background: Under current law, motorcycle operators are prohibited from overtaking and passing a vehicle that is in the same lane as the motorcycle.

Summary: The operator of a motorcycle may overtake and pass a pedestrian or bicyclist that is occupying the same lane as the operator; provided that the motorcycle overtakes and passes the pedestrian or bicyclist while maintaining a safe passing distance of at least three feet.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate	48	0
House	97	0

Effective:

July 28, 2013.