The final phase of new ordinances to protect those walking, biking and traveling our roadways was passed by the fiscal court. The second reading of the ordinances was held Thursday at the regular scheduled meeting. According to County Attorney Joe White, the ordinance will take effect within 30 days.
The ordinances come on the heels of three deaths, two involving men on a bicycle and another a pedestrian, over the last month and a half. Two other individuals have also been struck by vehicles at night.
“Hopefully this will save lives,” White said.
The ordinances are an effort to protect motorists, pedestrians, and those bicycling, especially at night. Those failing to meet the requirements of ordinances will be charged with a Class B Misdemeanor. The regulations will apply to all person(s) walking or bicycling on a public roadway in Clay County.
County Passes Walking Biking County Wide Ordinances