2018 House Bill 5504

Revise traffic law passing detail

Introduced in the House

Jan. 31, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Robert Wittenberg (D-27)

To revise a provision of the state’s traffic law that prescribes rules for passing a car going in the same direction. The current law states that, “…the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal…" The bill would eliminate the phrase, “on audible signal”.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Feb. 20, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 1, 2018

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 2, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Transportation