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HB124 • 2025

Require bicycles to go opposite the flow of traffic

Require bicycles to go opposite the flow of traffic

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Eric Albus
Last action
2025-02-20
Official status
(H) Bill Withdrawn per House Rule H30-50(3)(b)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill was officially withdrawn, so it is uncertain if or when this law will be enacted.

Bicycles Must Ride Opposite Traffic

This bill requires bicycles to ride opposite the flow of traffic unless they are escorted by a flag vehicle.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires people riding bicycles on roads without a flag vehicle escort to go against the direction of other vehicles.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who ride bicycles on public roads.

Terms To Know

Flag Vehicle Escort
A vehicle with a flag that guides and protects bicycles, allowing them to follow the flow of traffic.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill was withdrawn from consideration in the House on February 20, 2025.
  • It is unclear if or when this law will be enacted after being withdrawn.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-20 HOUSE

    (H) Bill Withdrawn per House Rule H30-50(3)(b)

  2. 2025-01-10 HOUSE

    (H) Hearing Canceled

  3. 2025-01-08 HOUSE

    (H) Hearing

  4. 2025-01-07 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester

  5. 2025-01-07 HOUSE

    (H) Introduced

  6. 2025-01-07 HOUSE

    (H) Referred to Committee

  7. 2025-01-07 HOUSE

    (H) First Reading

  8. 2024-12-31 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

  9. 2024-12-30 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing

  10. 2024-12-30 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review

  11. 2024-12-30 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Assembly

  12. 2024-12-26 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Edit

  13. 2024-12-24 HOUSE

    (LC) Draft in Legal Review

  14. 2024-12-14 HOUSE

    (LC) Drafter Assigned

Official Summary Text

Require bicycles to go opposite the flow of traffic

Current Bill Text

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69th Legislature 2025 HB 124.1
- 1 - Authorized Print Version – HB 124
1 HOUSE BILL NO. 124
2 INTRODUCED BY E. ALBUS, E. TILLEMAN, B. LER
3
4 A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REVISING BICYCLE LAWS; PROVIDING THAT BICYCLES MUST
5 BE RIDDEN OPPOSITE THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC UNLESS RIDDEN WITH A FLAG VEHICLE ESCORT; AND
6 REPEALING SECTIONS 61-8-602 AND 61-8-605, MCA.”
7
8 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
9
10 NEW SECTION. Section 1. Riding on roadways. (1) A person operating a bicycle on a roadway
11 without a flag vehicle escort shall ride opposite the flow of traffic.
12 (2) A person operating a bicycle on a roadway with a flag vehicle escort shall ride with the flow of
13 traffic.
14
15 NEW SECTION. Section 2. Repealer. The following sections of the Montana Code Annotated are
16 repealed:
17 61-8-602. Traffic laws applicable to persons operating bicycles or mopeds.
18 61-8-605. Riding on roadways.
19
20 NEW SECTION. Section 3. Codification instruction. [Section 1] is intended to be codified as an
21 integral part of Title 61, chapter 8, part 6, and the provisions of Title 61, chapter 8, part 6, apply to [section 1].
22 - END -