technical correction; overtaking bicycles

SB 1652 requires drivers to maintain at least three feet of distance when passing bicycles moving in the same direction. If a violation causes serious injury, the driver faces a civil penalty of up to $500; if it causes death, the penalty is up to $1,000. The law does not apply when a cyclist is riding in a designated bicycle lane or path that is available and passable. This bill directly affects drivers operating motor vehicles and cyclists sharing roadways in Arizona. It amends existing traffic law to establish specific safety distances and financial consequences for dangerous passing.