Kentucky Office of Highway Safety

​New safe-passing bicycle law takes effect July 14th

On July 14th, a new Kentucky law went into affect that requires motorists to scotch over in the opposing lane of traffic when passing bicyclists.

If oncoming traffic keeps drivers from using the other lane, they must keep a minimum safe-passing distance of 3 feet.

The 3-foot requirement is measured from the outermost part of the vehicle, such as the passenger-side rearview mirror, to the bicyclist's left handlebar. If the roadway is too narrow to provide that space, the passing motorist must use "reasonable caution" when passing.

Follow this link to read further, New safe-passing bicycle law.  By Renee Beasley Jones Messenger-Inquirer 

​A 2018 report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that motor vehicle crashes was a leading cause of unintentional injury deaths among children and adolescents, aged 10-19 years of age, in the United States between 2013 to 2016.  This report states there was a 13% increase in unintentional injury deaths between 2013 to 2016 among children and adolescents, aged 10-19 years of age.  You can find the complete report and CNN story in the links below.

Recent Increases in Injury Mortality Among Children and Adolescents Aged 10–19 Years in the United States: 1999–2016 - 6/1/2018

A 'wake-up call' about what's killing America's young people - CNN story 6/1/2018

Your life can be changed in an instant!  This powerful video shows how the choices we make when behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, can change a life or lives in a split second! 

This video is provided by the Breckinridge County Health Department and Breckinridge Health.