New Jersey S1689 revises rules for motor vehicle operators overtaking pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooter riders.
New Jersey S1689 revises the requirements for motor vehicle operators when overtaking pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooter riders on roadways. The bill mandates that motor vehicle operators must leave a safe distance of at least four feet when passing pedestrians, personal conveyances, bicycles, low-speed electric bicycles, and low-speed electric scooters, unless it is unsafe to do so. It also specifies that increased penalties for violations resulting in bodily injury apply only if the motor vehicle operator is more than 50 percent at fault. The act takes effect immediately.
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