State lawmakers in Oregon are the latest to consider a law that would require bikers riding at night to wear reflective clothing.
Jonathan Maus reports on House Bill 3255, introduced by Oregon House Representative John Davis (R-District 26) at the end of February. The bill would "require all bicycle riders in Oregon to wear reflective clothing," Maus reports.
"According to the text of the bill, Davis wants anyone caught riding a bicycle, 'on a highway or on premises open to the public' without wearing reflective clothing to be punished by a maximum fine of $250. The bill also dictates that the clothing is, 'including but not limited to a reflective coat or reflective vest.' The new law would only apply to people riding bicycles at night (between sunset and sunrise)."
Maus notes a trend of legislators attempting to regulate the clothing of bikers in their state. Similar bills have been introduced recently in California, Wyoming, and South Dakota.
The article also includes details of a back and forth between Maus and Rep. Davis on a phone call shortly after the legislation was introduced. Rep. Davis claims the bill is an attempt to find a "healthy balance to ensure maximum safety."
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