The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation heard HB 1050 sponsored by Sen. Crider on various motor vehicle matters. Author Rep. Pressel presented the bill which in relevant part provides that an individual commits a Class B infraction for failing to yield the right-of-way by making a lane change or failing to reduce their speed (if changing lanes would be … [Read more...] about Various motor vehicle matters
Traffic
Mid-Session: Traffic Law
The following traffic law bills passed out of their originating house: HB 1049 Transportation matters (f/k/a Bicycle traffic control signals) HB 1015 Worksite speed control pilot program HB 1156 Failure to appear or answer a traffic summons … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Traffic Law
Worksite speed control pilot program
The House Committee on Roads & Transportation heard HB 1015 authored by Rep. Pressel and Rep. Prescott on worksite speed control pilot program. This is the third year Rep. Prescott has introduced this bill. The bill seeks to create a pilot program for enforcing worksite speed limits for active road construction. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) would work with … [Read more...] about Worksite speed control pilot program
Bicycle traffic control signals
The House Committee on Roads & Transportation heard HB 1049 authorized by Rep. Pressel on bicycle traffic control signals. This bill would permit cyclists to make left turns from a left turn lane on a one-way street to another one-way street with the flow of traffic. The bill was amended to simplify left turn language and to assign the following topics to a study … [Read more...] about Bicycle traffic control signals
Failure to appear or answer a traffic summons
The House Roads and Transportation Committee heard HB 1156 authored by Rep. Criswell on failure to appear or answer a traffic summons. The bill provides a process for suspending the Indiana driving privileges of a minor who is an Indiana resident for failing to appear or answer a traffic summons. A representative of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support … [Read more...] about Failure to appear or answer a traffic summons