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Nebraska

Nebraska – legislation passed in 2012 (2022 ranking: 49)

Summary: Nebraska has a “3 foot” passing law which defines the safe passing distance as “no less than three feet”.


For details, search with the following keywords: “Nebraska Revised Statue 60-6,133.”


From FindLaw.com:
https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-60-motor-vehicles/ne-rev-st-sect-60-6-133.html


From Justia.com:

https://law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/2021/chapter-60/statute-60-6-133/


The League of American Bicyclists - Bicycle Friendly State Report Card:

https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/BFS_Report_Card_2022_Nebraska.pdf


Groups to check out:

  • Bike Walk Nebraska: https://www.bikewalknebraska.org/

Bicyclist (off bike) on a road in Nebraska.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire – legislation passed in 2008 (2022 ranking: 36)

Summary: New Hampshire has a “3 foot” passing law which defines the safe passing distance as “at least three feet”. But, that’s just the start! New Hampshire makes you do some math – not a bad thing. For every 10 mph over 30 mph, an extra foot is added. Here’s the breakdown:

  • 30 mph or less – at least 3 feet
  • 40 mph – at least 4 feet
  • 50 mph – at least 5 feet
  • 60 mph – at least 6 feet
  • 70 mph – at least 7 feet
  • You get the idea…

This is innovative and incredibly helpful. Surprisingly, this law has been in effect since January 1, 2009.


For details, search with the following keywords: “New Hampshire Section 265:143-a.”


From Justia.com:

https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/2021/title-xxi/title-265/section-265-143-a/


The League of American Bicyclists - Bicycle Friendly State Report Card:

https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/BFS_Report_Card_2022_New_Hampshire.pdf


Groups to check out:

  • Bike Walk Alliance New Hampshire: https://bwanh.org/

Farm tractor harvesting in New Hampshire.

North Carolina

North Carolina – legislation passed in 1995 – kind of (2022 ranking: 18)

Summary: North Carolina has a passing law that defines the safe passing distance as “not less than 2 feet”. However, this distance is not specific to a vehicle passing a bicycle. Instead, it applies to any vehicle passing any other vehicle.


For details, search with the following keywords: “North Carolina General Statutes 20-149.”


From FindLaw.com:
https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-20-motor-vehicles/nc-gen-st-sect-20-149.html


The League of American Bicyclists - Bicycle Friendly State Report Card:

https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/BFS_Report_Card_2022_North_Carolina.pdf


Groups to check out:

  • Bike Walk NC: https://www.bikewalknc.org/

Sunrise over North Carolina.

North Dakota

North Dakota – legislation passed in 2021 (2022 ranking: 38)

Summary: North Dakota has a “3 foot” passing law which defines the safe passing distance as “no less than three feet”.



For details, search with the following keywords: “North Dakota Code 39-10-11”.


From FindLaw.com:
https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-39-motor-vehicles/nd-cent-code-sect-39-10-11.html


From Justia.com:

https://law.justia.com/codes/north-dakota/2021/title-39/chapter-39-10/


The League of American Bicyclists - Bicycle Friendly State Report Card:

https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/BFS_Report_Card_2022_North_Dakota.pdf


Groups to check out:

  • North Dakota Active Transportation Alliance: https://bikewalknd.org

Highway in North Carolina.

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