HB 204~MOTORCYCLE PARKING

Overview:

To permit a motorcycle operator to back the motorcycle into an angled parking space.

Sponsor(s): Representative Letson, Slesnick

Cosponsors: Representatives Harris, Mallory, Dodd, Winburn, Yuko, Skindell 

Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure

Chair: Representative Hagan (D-60)

Vice Chair: Representative Mallory (D-32)

Members: Bolon (D-01), Carney (D-22), Domenick (D-95), Foley (D-14), Yuko (D-07), Combs (R-54), Balderson (R-94), McClain (R-82), Ruhl (R-90), Uecker (R-66), Zehringer (R-77)

Bill Activity:

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (6/9/2009) Transportation & Infrastructure

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (6/3/2009) Transportation & Infrastructure

INTRODUCED (6/2/2009)

Talking Points:

· Many downtown areas with angled parking are designated for head in parking (front tires toward the curb). This creates a dangerous situation when a motorcycle must be back into the street. The rider can be hidden by vehicles parked on either side, which makes it dangerous to back out.

· The bill allows motorcycles to back into the parking spots, thus making it safer to exit the spot.