TITLE XXI
MOTOR VEHICLES

CHAPTER 265
RULES OF THE ROAD

Special Rules for Bicycles and Mopeds

Section 265:143-a

    265:143-a Drivers to Exercise Due Care When Approaching Bicycle. – Every driver of a vehicle, when approaching a bicyclist, shall insure the safety and protection of the bicyclist and shall exercise due care by leaving a reasonable and prudent distance between the vehicle and the bicycle. The distance shall be presumed to be reasonable and prudent if it is at least 3 feet when the vehicle is traveling at 30 miles per hour or less, with one additional foot of clearance required for every 10 miles per hour above 30 miles per hour.

Source. 2008, 209:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.