Below is from a law that was just introduced by Councilmember Jim Graham. The legislation would mandate blind spot mirrors, reflective blind spot warning stickers, and rear wheel guards on all DC owned heavy vehicles. It also would add a three foot passing law to the DC code and establish a fine for driving in a restricted lane. While the previous bill that passed council established fines for parking in a bike lane, there was still nothing on the books that would fine drivers for driving in bus/bike lanes
The Mayor Shall
Equip all District-owned heavy duty vehicles with the following:
(1) Blind spot mirrors;
(2) Reflective blind spot warning signs; and
(3) Side-underrun guards to prevent bicyclists, other vehicles, or pedestrians from sliding under rear wheels; and
(b) Require that operators of District-owned heavy duty vehicles receive bicycle and pedestrian safety training
And
“When overtaking and passing a bicycle, a person driving a motor vehicle shall exercise due care by leaving a safe distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle of not less than three feet.”
And
Section 2600.1 is amended by adding a new infraction under the caption “Lane or course” to read as follows:
“Improper use of restricted [§ 2220]…$100.00”
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