AZ-HB2077/riding between lanes

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HB2077: motorcycle operations; riding between lanes

Status:
HOUSE FIRST READ: 01/11/12
HOUSE SECOND READ: 01/12/12

Bill text:
HB2077 - 502R - I Ver

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Section 28-903, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:

28-903. Operation of motorcycle on laned roadway

A. All motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a lane. A person shall not drive a motor vehicle in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection does not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.

REMOVED in RED:
B. The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

C. A person shall not operate a motorcycle between the lanes of traffic or between adjacent rows of vehicles.

D. B. A person shall not operate a motorcycle more than two abreast in a single lane.

E. Subsections B and C do not apply to peace officers in the performance of their official duties.