2009 House Bill 4960

Require drivers ed to have bicyclist awareness training

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Gabe Leland (D-10)

To require drivers education classes to include classroom instruction on the laws pertaining to bicycles, and to emphasize awareness of bicycles on the road.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 22, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 9, 2010

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 74 to 30 (details)

To require drivers education classes to include classroom instruction on the laws pertaining to bicycles, and to emphasize awareness of bicycles on the road.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Transportation