Pedestrians; drivers yielding the right-of-way. (SB46)
Introduced By
Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) with support from co-patron Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians; stopping. Clarifies the duties of vehicle drivers to stop to allow pedestrians to cross highways at (i) clearly marked crosswalks, whether at mid-block or at the end of any block; (ii) any regular pedestrian crossing included in the prolongation of the lateral boundary lines of the adjacent sidewalk at the end of a block; or (iii) any intersection when the driver is approaching on a highway where the maximum speed limit is not more than 35 miles per hour. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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11/22/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100967D |
11/22/2017 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
01/17/2018 | Committee amendments |
01/17/2018 | Failed to report (defeated) in Transportation (6-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |