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Bicyclists: Do You Support the 3-Foot Passing Rule?

A bill has passed the state senate requiring automobiles to pass no closer than three feet to bicyclists. Is this a good idea? How easy would it be to enforce this law?

In the wake of several vehicle collisions that have left bicyclists dead or injured recently, our question of the week is about SB 1464.

The proposed state law, would make it a legal requirement for automobiles to give bicyclists a minimum clearance of three feet when passing.

You can read more about the bill in  from the Napa County Bicycle Coalition.

SB 1464 has passed the state Senate and is up for a vote by the Assembly Friday.

In the wake of incidents like Campbell bicyclist accident, how would you vote if it were up to you?

Tell us in the comments, keep in mind that we ask commenters to use names when taking part in our community dialogue.

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Jim August 21, 2012 at 01:11 pm
It seems like staying 3 feet from a bicyclist would be impossible when passing, especially when the bicyclists stays on the line which separates them from the traffic.
Many of them stay on the line or just within the line.

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Great! How do kids get involved? Is there a phone number or email address to contact?
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