Signed by Governor Dennis Daugaard

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires motorists to maintain a certain distance when passing cyclists.

Highlights:

• Requires a motorist to maintain the following distances when passing a cyclist (Sec. 1):
• 3 feet from the cyclist when the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less; and
• 6 feet from the cyclist when the posted speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour.

• Authorizes a motorist passing a cyclist to partially cross the dividing line between two lanes if it can be performed safely (Sec. 1).

• Classifies a violation of this provision as a Class 2 misdemeanor (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits a cyclist from passing a vehicle on the right if the vehicle is signaling to make a right turn (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires motorists to maintain a certain distance when passing cyclists.

Highlights:

• Requires a motorist to maintain the following distances when passing a cyclist (Sec. 1):
• 3 feet from the cyclist when the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less; and
• 6 feet from the cyclist when the posted speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour.

• Authorizes a motorist passing a cyclist to partially cross the dividing line between two lanes if it can be performed safely (Sec. 1).

• Classifies a violation of this provision as a Class 2 misdemeanor (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits a cyclist from passing a vehicle on the right if the vehicle is signaling to make a right turn (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text