HomeMy WebLinkAboutAmending Section 20-20 Addressing Safety Regulations when Passing Bicycles ORDINANCE No . 10223-13
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
March 11, 20 13
Attest: City Clerk
JOHN VOORDE
11;11)Attest: \ ` . , i it,4_� tir'e1 President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
March 12, 20 13
\Ire' _. City Clerk
JOHN VOORDE
Approved and signed by me MA-R C H 17— 20 13
Mayor
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Substitute Bill No. 13-12 as amended
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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 I. Chapter 20, Article 1, Section 20-20 of the South Bend Municipal Code is amended to
read in its entirety as follows:
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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.
Ordinance Addressing Overtaking or Passing a Bicyclist
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(f) Overtaking or Passing a Bicyclist: The driver or operator of any motor vehicle driving
on the roadways of South Bend may overtake or pass a bicyclist when there is a safe
distance of not less than three feet(3')between the motor vehicle and the bicycle.
(g) Returning to Original Lane: The driver or operator of any motor vehicle driving on
the roadways of South Bend shall not return to the original lane until the vehicle is
safely clear of the bicycle(s).
(h) Compliance with Applicable Regulations in this Chapter: All drivers, operators, and
bicyclists are required to comply with the applicable regulations set forth in this
Chapter.
(i) Violations: Any one violating this Section shall be issued notice as further addressed in
Section 20-17 of this Code. The minimum fine for violating the regulations addressing
overtaking or passing a bicyclist as further addressed in Section 20-20-(a) (b) shall be
fifteen dollars ($ 15.00) which shall be paid through the Office of the Ordinance
Violations Bureau.
Section II. If any part, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
declared to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section III. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the
Common Council, approval by the Mayor and legal publication.
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Council Member Gavin Ferlic
Council Member at Large
Member of the Common Council
Council MemI er Tim Scott
et District Council Member
Mem er of the Corn 1 .n oun it
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3rd District Council Member
Member of the Common Council
Ordinance Addressing Overtaking or Passing a Bicyclist
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Derek D. Dieter
President
Oliver J. Davis
Vice-President
May 11, 2012
Karen L. White
Chairperson, Committee Members of the Common Council
of the Whole 4th Floor County-City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Tim Scott
First District Re: Substitute Bill No. 13-12
Henry Davis, Jr. Bicycle Safety Ordinance
Second District
Dear Council Members:
Valerie Sch ey
Third District I am filing a substitute version of Bill No. 13-12 which adds a new paragraph (g)to
Section 20-20 addressing safety regulations when returning to the original lane. The
Fred Ferlic remaining paragraphs have been re-lettered and remain the same as originally
Fourth District
proposed.
David Varner
Fifth District This language is similar to the language included in Senate Bill 0101 sponsored by
Senator John Broden earlier this year. That Bill was referred to the Committee on
Oliver J. Davis Corrections, Criminal and Civil Matters, and was not moved forward.
Sixth District
I look forward to discussing these proposed safety measures with you at the Health
Derek D. Dieter and Public Safety Committee meeting on Monday. Thank you.
At Large
Gavin Ferlic Sincerely,
At Large
Karen L. White Gavin Ferlic
At Large Council Member at Large
South Bend Common Council
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TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND:
Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred:
BILL NO.
13-12 A BILL 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
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion,
this bill is being recommended to the full Council with a favorable
recommendation as substituted by adding a new paragraph (g) to Section 20-20
addressing safety regulations when returning to the original lane.
This bill was heard by the Health & Public Safety Committee.
Karen L. White
Chairperson, Committee of the Whole