HB 5403 Update

Good news:  the Judiciary Committee recently voted unanimously to move HB 5403 out of its comittee, a step toward getting it voted on.   HB 5403 would increase penalties for drivers that don't yield to pedestrians in crosswalks or don't use due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian or cyclist.  The bill is now being reviewed by the Legislative Commissioner's Office.  Next, we'll want the House to bring the bill up for a vote. Stay tuned for the possibility of more action alerts.  

In addition to thanking the full Judiciary Committee for its for backing this bill, we say thank you to Stamford Rep. Terry Adams, the original proponent of the concepts behind this bill, and to cosponsors Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, 133rd Dist.; Sen. Beth Bye, 5th Dist.; Rep. Steven Stafstrom, 129th Dist.; and Rep. Mitch Bolinsky, 106th Dist.

Minnesota laws get it right.  That's why it's been the least dangerous place for pedestrians.  See http://www.autoinsurancecenter.com/the-worst-places-to-be-a-pedestrian.htm .