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Old 04-30-2022, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
My apologies.

316.083 paragraphs (2) and (3):
(2) The driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or an electric bicycle occupying the same travel lane must pass the bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or electric bicycle at a safe distance of not less than 3 feet or, if such movement cannot be safely accomplished, must remain at a safe distance behind the bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or electric bicycle until the driver can safely pass at a distance of not less than 3 feet and must safely clear the overtaken bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or electric bicycle.
(3) The driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, or an electric bicycle, occupying a bicycle lane must pass the bicycle, other nonmotorized vehicle, or electric bicycle at a safe distance of not less than 3 feet between the vehicle and the bicycle, other nonmotorized vehicle, or electric bicycle.
No, MY apologies. I was looking at 316.0083 (missed that extra "0") which has nothing to do with overtaking bicycles.
BTW, you and I are on the same side in this argument. I just couldn't find your references because I was looking in the wrong place.