Bill Summary for H 113 (2011-2012)
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Bill: MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ACT.
Summary date:
Jun 16 2011
S.L. 2011-361
Bill Information:
View NCGA Bill Details | 2011-2012 Session |
TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR MOTORCYCLISTS FROM UNSAFE MOVEMENTS BY OTHER VEHICLES.Intro. by Killian.
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Bill summary
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.