How can a vehicle lawfully overtake or pass a bicycle in Utah?
Full Question:
Is there any law in Utah which deals with overtaking or passing bicycles?
07/10/2009 |
Category: Automobiles ยป Traffic Laws |
State: Utah |
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Answer:
The Utah Bicycle passing law, “41-6a-706.5. Operation of motor vehicle near bicycle prohibited” states that “an operator of a motor vehicle may not knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly operate a motor vehicle within three feet of a moving bicycle, unless the operator of the motor vehicle operates the motor vehicle within a reasonable and safe distance of the bicycle.” This law makes driving knowingly, intentionally or recklessly within 3’ of a bicycle illegal. This law does not disallow driving reasonably within 3’ of a bicycle.
