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Updated: 9:49 PM May 11, 2009
Governor Ritter Signs New Bills Into Law
Governor Bill Ritter was in Colorado Springs Monday night signing several new bills into law. Among the, Senate Bill 148, the bicycle safety bill. Posted: 9:49 PM May 11, 2009Reporter: KKTV Email Address: news@kktv.com |
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Governor Bill Ritter was in Colorado Springs Monday night signing several new bills into law. Among the, Senate Bill 148, the bicycle safety bill.
The measure requires drivers to give cyclists at least three feet of space when passing, and poses fines and jail time if anyone throws an object at a cyclist.
Governor Ritter said the bill is needed with a growing number of cyclists taking to the roads, "A lot of people are biking and it's actually become a more popular event over the years. And now so popular I think it's incumbent on lawmakers to protect cyclists."
Along with SB 148 Governor Ritter signed six other bills.
SB 110: Civil Rights Commission
HB 1058: Abandoned Military Remains
HB 1250: Federal Money to Counties for School Districts
HB 1290: Student Financial Aid National Guard
HB 1313: Expand Higher Ed Civic Engagement
HB 1334: Aggregate Two Theft Offenses
The bills will take effect August 5.
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I am so thankful to see more being done for cyclists! Having lost someone very close to me in august after being hit by a driver, it feels like a step towards progress is taking place!
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I don't believe bicyclists should have more rights then motor-powered vehicles. I believe while we should share the road, they should not abuse the priveledge. I believe that the laws that are currently in place are not being enforced because police appear to believe its a grand joke. That having been said; I have written a letter to Governor Ritter requesting that he ensure bicyclists are registered as any vehicle; whether it be motor-cycle, trailer, truck, etc..., I have pointed out that given the circumstances it holds bicyclists accountable and they do not escape responsibility for the actions, or reactions in situations that they inadvertantly cause. They can cause an accident and leave the scene free of any rammifcations of their actions. I propose that they be responsible for the issues/accidents that a select few irresponsible riders cause. Additionaly; I pointed out that the increased revenue from licensing bicycles would help with the budget. With repair to terrible roads, and various other projects. As for those who believe that paying taxes on their car through registration is enough; its not. Lets take a look at this, technically you're operating 2 vehicles on the roads. Therefore you should pay for the priveledge to operate both vehicles on the roadways. If you own a car and an SUV, you get taxed on both vehicles. This is treating all people operating any type of conveyance on any public roadway equally.
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If cyclists and motorists would use common sense then we would not have to have laws to protect one another. I have no problem givng a cyclist at least 3 feet of room when I am passing them but I would ask that they follow the rules of the road and stay to the right as far as possible, now that is nothing new and is printed in several driving manuals to include Colorado. So lets not complain becuase obviously people have been trying to run cyclists off the road or have been throwing gosh knows what out the windows. So certain people have brought these new laws down on themselves for acting childish and in a menacing manner. And there were other Bills signed into law that benifits a lot of people in the state of Colorado. So I do not think our Governor was sitting out all day on a tarmac wasting our tax dollars unless you were riding your bicycle out near the Airport and saw this?? And if so be careful wouldnt want his motorcade to run you over. We kid!
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