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For more information, contact: Gov. Baldacci Holds Signing Ceremony for Bike Safety Law Augusta, Maine - Gov. John Baldacci will hold a ceremonial signing of L.D. 1808, Maine's comprehensive bicycle safety law, on Tuesday, July 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the governor's office at the Statehouse. Sponsored by Sen. Dennis Damon (D-Trenton), the law requires motorists to give cyclists three feet of clearance when passing. L.D. 1808 also clarifies that motorists may cross the centerline in no passing zones in order to pass bicyclists when safe to do so. In addition, the law strengthens Maine's youth bicycle helmet law by creating a $25 fine for those 15 and under who fail to wear a helmet. Youth can be fined after the second or subsequent offense, but the fine can be waived by showing proof that a helmet has been purchased. A detailed description of the new bicycle safety law is on the Bicycle Coalition of Maine's website (click here). For more information, please call the coalition at 623-4511. Advocating bicycling safety, education and access in Maine since 1992, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine is working to make Maine accessible and safe for all residents and visitors so they may comfortably and responsibly bicycle. The BCM also promotes bicycling for transportation, health, recreation and fun to enhance our communities, environment and economy. # # #
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