In the wake of 3 recent cyclist fatalities with no charges filed, we’ve been looking into a “vulnerable road user” law for Virginia. So we’ve been watching SB 488 in Texas very closely — recently passed by a healthy margin, with bipartisan support, in both houses of the Texas legislature. But despite such widespread support, it was vetoed by Gov. Perry last Friday.
Its success in the legislature, however, suggests that at least parts of it may be a good model for new legislation in Virginia.
Thanks to Texas Bicycle Coalition (aka Bike Texas) for being on the job.
