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The Vulnerable User Law is live in Washington state

The teenager who swerved into the shoulder of Juanita Dr and killed John “Mr. Safety” Przychodzen last summer received a $42 ticket for an “unsafe lane change.” The kid was not intoxicated and was not being “reckless,” police said. So the … Continue reading

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Governor signs Vulnerable User Law

Governor Chris Gregoire signed the Vulnerable User Bill into law today, reports Cascade Bicycle Club. SB 5326, which passed both chambers of congress with relatively strong margins, would require people who seriously injure or kill a more vulnerable road user … Continue reading

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Governor will sign Vulnerable User Bill May 16

David Hiller at Cascade says Governor Gregoire will sign SB 5326 (AKA the Vulnerable User Bill) May 16. This bill has been three years in the making, and many people whose lives were affected by negligent driving came out to … Continue reading

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Vulnerable User Bill passes House 59-39 – UPDATED

The Vulnerable User Bill made it past yet another big hurdle today by passing the state House of Representatives 59-39. A similar bill passed in the Senate February 24, so only a couple reasonable number (see update below) more steps … Continue reading

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Vulnerable User Bill passes Senate – UPDATED

The Washington Senate voted 43-5 to pass SB 5326, otherwise known as the Vulnerable User Bill. This is a major hurdle to passage. The trials for the bill are not over. A similar bill must pass in the House, the … Continue reading

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Take a minute right now to support vulnerable road users

The time is now. Take a minute to contact your state senators and representatives and urge them to support HB 1339 and SB 5326, two nearly identical versions of the Vulnerable User Bill. We need to get at least one … Continue reading

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Vulnerable User bill pace far ahead of last year

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Vulnerable User bill (SB 5326) 7-1 Monday. Next the bill moves to the Rules Committee, which is expected to place it on the floor calendar. There are still many ways for the bill to … Continue reading

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Vulnerable User Bill finds very little resistance in Senate hearing (VIDEO)

For your weekend viewing pleasure, here’s video of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on SB 5326, otherwise known as the Vulnerable User Bill. Debate on the bill is somewhat interesting (if you’re into that kind of thing), but the testimony … Continue reading

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Cascade focusing on Vulnerable Users Bill

What is the appropriate penalty for killing a person with a car? Through practically any other method, causing a death due to negligence would be cause for a manslaughter charge. But currently, causing a death through negligent driving typically results … Continue reading

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Killed Hawaii biker’s friends find hit-and-run driver

EDITOR’S NOTE: While I am in majestic St. Louis, Missouri, for the holidays, I will be posting interesting bike links and urging discussion. I’ll still be writing, but at a reduced rate. Feel free to comment on this link or … Continue reading

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Who should be liable in a collision?

Well, in much of Europe, the vehicle type more likely to cause an injury is always assumed liable in an accident until proven otherwise. They call it “strict liability,” and the philosophy makes sense. After all, the more dangerous your … Continue reading

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