VA Senate passes Bill requiring motorists to pass a bike by at least 3 feet

Full Senate passed SB566, the 3 foot passing Bill, yesterday by a 40 - 0 vote. Now the bill takes a week off, & crosses over to House Transportation during the week of 2/15.

SB566 at Richmond Sunlight:

Description

Careless driving; following too closely; passing other vehicles. Creates the offense of careless driving as a Class 3 misdemeanor. The bill also adds bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric power-assisted bicycles, and mopeds to the list of vehicles that the driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow more closely than is reasonable. Also increases passing distance from two to three feet.

You can also follow the history of the Bill there too.