Motorcycles; prohibits two to be operated abreast in single lane, civil penalty. (HB1870)

Introduced By

Del. Bill Janis (R-Glen Allen)

Progress

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 Passed Committee
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Motorcycle riding abreast. Allows two motorcycles to be operated abreast in a single lane. Amends § 46.2-857 (“Driving two abreast in a single lane.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Video

This bill was discussed on the floor of the General Assembly. Below is all of the video that we have of that discussion, 11 clips in all, totaling 6 minutes. Click the image of the video to play it.

Comments

Waldo Jaquith writes:

We learned in my state-approved motorcycle safety course that it's never safe to ride two abreast. What's the thinking behind this bill?

Posted 41 months ago.
Anton Largiader writes:

I think the wording is misguided. The way I read this, the cruiser crowd will be free to do the Easy Rider thing but it'll still be illegal (reckless driving!) to pull up alongside your riding buddy at a traffic light.

Specifically, the existing law distinguishes BEING alongside and TRAVELING alongside (but it bans both), and the amendment specifically addressed only traveling alongside another motorcycle. It's just not well-written.

Posted 40 months ago.
Jim Cannon writes:

The wording is fine, the current penalty is draconian. 48 states allow this type of operation and there is not one study or statistic to show a problem. the thought that I can pull alongside another motorcycle to alert them I need gas, or they have a problem with their MC is ridiculous. This law serves no purpose except to State Police.

Posted 40 months ago.