SB 17-093

Senate Bill 17-093, which has been signed into law in Colorado, allows people riding bicycles or electric bikes to proceed through stop signs and red lights under certain conditions. Riders must slow down, yield to other vehicles and pedestrians, and ensure it's safe before moving forward. However, they cannot make a left turn at a red light without first stopping. This bill affects cyclists and aims to improve traffic flow for non-motorized transportation while ensuring safety. Since the bill is signed, these rules are now in effect across Colorado.

Official Summary

The bill permits a person riding a bicycle or electrical assisted bicycle to pass through a roadway intersection without stopping at a stop sign if the person slows to a reasonable speed, yields to vehicles and pedestrians, and can safely proceed or make a turn. A person riding a bicycle or electrical assisted bicycle may also proceed through an intersection with an illuminated red traffic control signal if the person stops, yields to traffic and pedestrians, and can safely proceed in the same direction or make a right-hand turn. A person riding a bicycle or electrical assisted bicycle may not make a left-hand turn at an intersection with an illuminated red traffic control signal unless first stopping, yielding to traffic and pedestrians, and turning onto a one-way street. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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