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Int 1763-2019 · BillFiled (End of Session) · Oct 16, 2019

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to motor vehicles overtaking bicycles

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
Step 1 of 4 · Introduced
Sponsor
Ben Kallos
Cosponsors
9
Introduced
Oct 16, 2019

Summary

This bill would require drivers of motor vehicles to maintain a minimum distance of three feet when overtaking a bicycle, and provide for a traffic violation for a driver that makes contact with a bicyclist while failing to exercise due care and failing to maintain the three foot distance.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Oct 16, 2019