Enforcement of 3 foot law by APD leads to citations

MichaelBluejay · 2016-09-21 13:55:15

According to Bike Austin, the Austin Police Department will start enforcing the three-foot passing rule for vulnerable road users in November, using bike-mounted devices that measure passing distance. Bike Austin members donated the funds to purchase the devices.

https://bikeaustin.org/2016/09/apd-to-s … -donation/

http://codaxus.com/c3ft/

Darron · 2016-10-14 18:38:11

http://kxan.com/2016/10/14/make-sure-yo … -watching/

I remember seeing an article recently announcing the vehicle proximity measurement devices. Glad to see them already being put ot good use.

Here is a summary of violations handed out so far:
Breakdown of Safe Passing
Operations hours: 18
Motorist VRUO Citations (egregious violations): 21 (typically under 30″ passing distance0
Motorist VRUO Warnings: 28
Motorist Violations (other): 22 (distracted driving, etc.)
Bicyclist Citations: 6
Bicyclist Warnings: 2

Darron

MichaelBluejay · 2016-10-14 20:43:59

Thanks for posting this!

I wonder how many citations have to be issued before driver behavior is affected? I wonder the same thing about the no-handheld-device ordinance. With that one they've given out tons of tickets.

Darron · 2016-11-28 12:00:48

Some more media follow up for those interested:
http://www.fox7austin.com/news/local-ne … 3661-story
http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2 … space.html

Darron

Bicycle Austin forum

This forum’s roots date back to the very first bike email list in Austin, starting in 1994, and it played a part in the getting the segregated bike lanes you see all over town. Be a part of history and make a post!

#1 2016-09-21 13:55:15

Re: Enforcement of 3 foot law by APD leads to citations

#2 2016-10-14 18:38:11