Philadelphia City Council Passes Controversial Bike Lane Bill That Would Fine Drivers For Stopping

CBS Philadelphia

October 25, 2024

Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe.

Under the current law, parking in bike lanes is illegal, but drivers can stop in bike lanes for up to 20 minutes without getting a ticket. Bike safety advocates say blocking the bike lanes is dangerous because it sometimes forces cyclists to swerve into traffic to get around.

Under the new bill, stopping and standing in bike lanes for any period of time would be illegal. Violators would have to pay a $125 fine in Center City and a $75 fine in other parts of the city.

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