Bill Summary for H 113 (2011-2012)

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Jun 16 2011
S.L. 2011-361

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 113 (Public) Filed Wednesday, February 16, 2011
TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR MOTORCYCLISTS FROM UNSAFE MOVEMENTS BY OTHER VEHICLES.
Intro. by Killian.

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Senate amendment makes the following changes to 1st edition. Amends proposed GS 20-154(a1) to clarify that a person who violates GS 20-154(a) and causes a motorcycle operator to change travel lanes or leave a portion of any public street or highway designated as travel lanes will be responsible for an infraction (was, a Class 2 misdemeanor) and a fine of not less than $200. If the violation results in a crash causing property damage or personal injury to a motorcycle operator or passenger, the person is responsible for an infraction (was, Class 1 misdemeanor) and a fine of not less than $500.