SB 5986-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Declares that an "ultranarrow vehicle" means a vehicle having a maximum width of forty-two inches from mirror to mirror.

Declares that all motorcycles and ultranarrow vehicles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle or ultranarrow vehicle of the full use of a lane.

Provides that the operator of a motorcycle or ultranarrow vehicle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

Provides that no person shall operate a motorcycle or ultranarrow vehicle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

Declares that motorcycles and ultranarrow vehicles may be operated up to two abreast in a single lane.