Tuesday, April 30, 2013

NORTH CAROLINA - MOTORCYCLE SAFETY BILL

OFF THE WIRE
LEGISLATIVE NEWS:

CBA/ABATE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY BILL - S 353 provides that motorists who cause a motorcyclist to crash resulting in "serious bodily injury" to the rider or passenger or property damage of more than $5,000 would face a fine of at least $750, four points on their driver's license, and a possible license suspension of up to 30 days at a judge's discretion. No action was taken on Senate Bill 353 (Motorcycle Safety Act) again this past week. The bill passed the Senate on a vote of 48-0 and currently resides in the House Rules Committee, with a serial referral to House Transportation and Judiciary B. It is unlikely that the House will take it up until after the "crossover" deadline as it seeks to move its legislation to the Senate before that date, but having passed the Senate, the bill is unaffected by the "cross-over" deadline and remains eligible for consideration for the remainder of the 2013-2014 session.