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Substitute Bill No. 12-40 Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING SECTION 20-20 OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 20 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING SAFETY REGULATIONS WHEN PASSING BICYCLES STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The South Bend Common Council notes that the City of South Bend is dedicated to seeing that individuals have the opportunity to enjoy bicycle riding throughout the city in as safe a manner as possible. This requires both the motor vehicle operators, as well as bicyclists, to abide by the rules of the road. The Common Council further recognizes that there are many Indiana state laws codified into Title 9 of the Indiana Code, as well as regulations codified into the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) which govern bicycle traffic. The City of South Bend would like to implement additional safety regulations which would require a minimum of three feet (3') minimum distance from a bicyclist when passing such bicyclist by an operator of a motor vehicle. It is believed that sharing the road with bicyclists and motorists in South Bend may be enhanced by this regulation. Section 1. Chapter 20, Article 1, Section 20-20 of the South Bend Municipal Code is amended to read in its entirety as follows: See. 20 20 Reserved. Sec. 20-20 Minimum Passing Distance When Overtaking a Bicyclist. (e) Definitions: Terms used in this sections shall have the following meanings: (1) "Bicyclist" shall mean a person using a bicycle as defined in Section 20-2 (a) (4) of this Code. (2) "Driver" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 20-2 (a) 10) of this Code. (3) "Motor vehicle" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 20-2 (a) (16) of this Code. (4) "Operator" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 20-2 (a) (22) of this Code. (5) "Roadways" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 20-2 (a) (37) of this Code.