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02-27-2005, 03:10 AM

http://durangoherald.com/asp-bin/art...ws050226_4.htm
By George Lurie
Herald Denver Bureau Chief

DENVER - Lawmakers in the state House on Friday passed HB 1218 - the
so-called "Bicycle Bill" - by a vote of 41 to 21.

The bill was introduced by state Rep. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, and now moves on
to the Senate. If passed, the law would allow bicyclists to ride two abreast
in certain situations, signal a right turn with a horizontal motion of their
right arm, and to ride through pedestrian crosswalks.

State Rep. Matt Knoedler, R-Lakewood, who supports the legislation, said:
"This is a common-sense bill and establishes common-sense liability issues."

But state Rep. Mark Larson, R-Cortez, who voted against the bill, believes
the legislation would put bicyclists at risk.

"This is going to expose many bicycle riders to unnecessary danger," said
Larson. "The intentions behind this bill are good, and we tried to amend it
in committee. But if passed this bill begins to encroach on motor-vehicle
laws and will have the unintended consequence of giving false confidence to
cyclists."

Forget about new laws for cyclist. How about harsher punishment for all the
drivers of motor vehicles who endanger / hurt / kill bike riders! Like
mandatory prison time for any accident involving a cyclist!

Ken

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02-27-2005, 03:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ken Marcet Posts: n/a	Colorado: new bicycle bill passes http://durangoherald.com/asp-bin/art...ws050226_4.htm By George Lurie Herald Denver Bureau Chief DENVER - Lawmakers in the state House on Friday passed HB 1218 - the so-called "Bicycle Bill" - by a vote of 41 to 21. The bill was introduced by state Rep. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, and now moves on to the Senate. If passed, the law would allow bicyclists to ride two abreast in certain situations, signal a right turn with a horizontal motion of their right arm, and to ride through pedestrian crosswalks. State Rep. Matt Knoedler, R-Lakewood, who supports the legislation, said: "This is a common-sense bill and establishes common-sense liability issues." But state Rep. Mark Larson, R-Cortez, who voted against the bill, believes the legislation would put bicyclists at risk. "This is going to expose many bicycle riders to unnecessary danger," said Larson. "The intentions behind this bill are good, and we tried to amend it in committee. But if passed this bill begins to encroach on motor-vehicle laws and will have the unintended consequence of giving false confidence to cyclists." Forget about new laws for cyclist. How about harsher punishment for all the drivers of motor vehicles who endanger / hurt / kill bike riders! Like mandatory prison time for any accident involving a cyclist! Ken -- More of my mind dribblings: http://mind-dribble.blogspot.com/