SB24-079
Motorcycle Lane Filtering & Passing
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning authorization for a two-wheeled motorcycle to overtake another motor vehicle in the same lane.
Bill Summary:
The act authorizes the driver of a 2-wheeled motorcycle to overtake or pass another motor vehicle in the same lane if:
- The traffic is stopped;
- The road has lanes wide enough to pass safely;
- The motorcycle is moving at 15 miles per hour or less; and
- Conditions permit prudent operation of the motorcycle while overtaking or passing.
A motorcycle driver overtaking or passing under the act must not overtake or pass:
- On the right shoulder;
- To the right of a vehicle in the farthest right-hand lane if the highway is not limited access; or
- In a lane of traffic moving in the opposite direction.
The authorization to overtake or pass is repealed, effective September 1, 2027. Before the repeal, the Colorado department of transportation will analyze safety data on the act and issue a report to the general assembly.
APPROVED by Governor April 4, 2024
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-079, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-079, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2024 | House Amendments | REPASS |
27
AYE
7
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/19/2024 | House Amendments | CONCUR |
26
AYE
8
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 02/13/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
22
AYE
8
NO
5
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 02/13/2024 | Third Reading | AMEND (L.006) |
28
AYE
2
NO
5
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
36
AYE
27
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2024 | L.008 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 02/13/2024 | L.006 | Third Reading | Passed | |
| 02/07/2024 | L.005 | SEN Transportation & Energy | Passed [*] | |
| 02/07/2024 | L.004 | SEN Transportation & Energy | Passed [*] | |
| 02/07/2024 | L.002 | SEN Transportation & Energy | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/28/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/28/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/28/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 03/19/2024 | Senate | Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 03/18/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/15/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/12/2024 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/13/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
| 02/13/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 02/12/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/07/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/22/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2024 | 40 | Motorcycle Lane Filtering & Passing |