SB 574 Motorcycle Lane Sharing Bill VETOED by Governor Brown!
SB-574 (Motorcycle Lane Sharing) has been vetoed by Governor Kate Brown despite wide bi-partisan support in the House and the Senate. The governor cited “safety concerns” for riders and car drivers. She also stated “non-compliance” worries that riders would not adhere to the narrow provisions of the bill.
LANE SHARING DOCUMENTS AND LINKS:
- For an IN-DEPTH look at our vision for lane sharing in Oregon, visit LaneShareOregon
- Here is the Lane Sharing Frequently Asked Questions document —> Oregon Motorcycle lane sharing FAQ
SB 574
– Allows for motorcycles to lane share (filter/split) using the space between adjacent lanes of traffic during periods of heavy congestion (with specific limitations)
Animated video showing what lane sharing is and is not
BILLS WE’RE TRACKING:
HB 2538
– Modifies requirements for motor vehicle exhaust systems
BikePAC worked with the legislature to exempt motorcycle from new exhaust requirements.
SB 166
Requires use of motor vehicle headlights at all times when vehicle is being driven on highway.
Bill Dead
BikePAC worked with the legislature to raise awareness on how passing this bill would make motorcycle riders less conspicuous.
HB 3051 -1
speed bump “place holder” bill that turned out to be an Ethanol bill
…”A wholesale dealer, retail dealer or nonretail dealer may not sell gasoline or
offer gasoline for sale unless the gasoline contains at least 10 percent denatured fuel ethanol by volume”.
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