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Drivers Need to Move Over
In New Jersey, drivers are now required to "move over" and slow down to allow bikes, scooters, and pedestrians to pass.
New Jersey drivers must change lanes when passing bicyclists, motor vehicles, and pedestrians if it is safe to do so, according to a new law that took effect on March 1.
The Safe Passing Law was passed on Aug. 5, 2017, and was supposed to go into force seven months later, on Tuesday.
Drivers who break the law face penalties and possible points on their license.
Here's all you need to know about the new legislation.
When approaching a pedestrian, a cyclist, a skateboarder, or a scooter rider, drivers must:
Move over one lane when passing, if it safe to do so, or allow four feet of space between the car and the person being passed.
Drivers must slow to 25 mph if moving over one lane is not safe.
Violators will be fined $100 but will not receive any points on their license.
If a driver disobeys the law and causes bodily injury, the driver could be fined $500 and given two points on their license.
