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.
SB 1008 establishes speed limits for bicycles and electric mobility devices (like e-bikes and e-scooters) on Arizona's bicycle and multiuse paths, requiring a maximum of 15 mph when the path is clear and 5 mph when passing others, with local authorities allowed to set lower limits. It prevents bicycle violations from being used to suspend driver's licenses, increase insurance rates, or cancel policies. The bill also mandates manufacturers to label electric bicycles with speed and motor details and requires visible identification for electric scooters. Additionally, it restricts class 3 electric bicycles from using paths unless adjacent to a highway or permitted by local authorities.
SB 1073 sets speed limits for bicycles and electric mobility devices (including e-bikes, scooters, and motorized skateboards) on sidewalks and multiuse paths in Arizona. It prohibits bicycle riders from exceeding 15 mph on sidewalks, 5 mph over the speed of a person being passed, and requires an audible warning when passing others. The bill also prevents these violations from being used to suspend driver's licenses, impact auto insurance rates, or be reported to the Department of Transportation. Local authorities may establish lower speed limits for these devices on paths, with specific rules for class 3 e-bikes (which cannot use paths unless adjacent to roads).
