PENNSAUKEN, N.J. - It seems to be a struggle as old as the automobile itself – the fight over the road. Car versus bike.
But, now in New Jersey, getting too close to a cyclist could cost a whole lot of money."I think it’s long overdue. Safety is paramount.
People come first," stated Javier Ramos.Many giving a thumbs up to a new "Move Over" law in the Garden State aimed at protecting bicyclists, walkers, runners, scooters and skaters who are using the road.
Drivers now need to move over one lane or allow four feet of space between the car and the person they’re passing. If it’s not safe to move over, they need to slow down to 25 miles an hour."It’s a good thing.