Revises requirements for motor vehicle operators overtaking pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooter riders in certain circumstances.

This New Jersey bill (S 1689) requires motor vehicle operators to maintain at least a four-foot distance when passing pedestrians, bicyclists, or scooter riders on roadways, except when traveling in designated bike paths. It applies to all drivers operating vehicles on state roads and specifies that the four-foot rule must be maintained until safely passing the pedestrian or rider. Violations without injury carry a $100 fine, while those causing bodily injury (with the driver deemed over 50% at fault) result in a $500 fine plus two penalty points. The bill also clarifies that drivers may pass in no-passing zones only if safe, considering traffic, weather, and road conditions. It updates existing traffic laws without changing the definitions of bicycles or scooters.