New Jersey S349 mandates motor vehicle operators to pass pedestrians and cyclists safely, with specific lane changes and distance requirements.

New Jersey S349 establishes rules for motor vehicles when passing pedestrians and cyclists. Operators must change lanes if safe, maintain at least four feet distance if a lane change isn't possible, or reduce speed to 25 mph if neither is feasible. The bill also updates the definition of "pedestrian" to include workers, emergency responders, and recreational users on the road. Violators causing injury face a $500 fine and two penalty points; those not causing injury face a $100 fine without penalty points. The act takes effect immediately.

New Jersey S349 mandates motor vehicle operators to pass pedestrians and cyclists safely, with specific lane changes and distance requirements.

New Jersey S349 establishes rules for motor vehicles when passing pedestrians and cyclists. Operators must change lanes if safe, maintain at least four feet distance if a lane change isn't possible, or reduce speed to 25 mph if neither is feasible. The bill also updates the definition of "pedestrian" to include workers, emergency responders, and recreational users on the road. Violators causing injury face a $500 fine and two penalty points; those not causing injury face a $100 fine without penalty points. The act takes effect immediately.