Motorists must remain three feet from pedestrians and cyclists

Drivers will be required to maintain a minimum distance from pedestrians and cyclists under a bill passed by the Legislature April 4.

LB1030, introduced by North Platte Sen. Tom Hansen, requires that drivers keep a minimum distance of three feet when passing a pedestrian, bicycle or electric assistive mobility device traveling in the same direction on a roadway.

Violators could be fined $100 to $300, depending upon the frequency of the offense in one year.

Senators passed the bill on a 45-0 vote.