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Committee backs bill allowing motorcyclists to stand on foot pegs while riding
Summary
A committee adopted and reported House Bill 2752 to allow riders of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds to stand on foot pegs and pedals while riding to reduce leg cramps; sponsors described the bill as a safety and comfort measure, and members discussed enforcement and practicality.
A Senate committee adopted and reported House Bill 2752 on Wednesday, a measure allowing drivers of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds to ride standing on foot pegs and pedals.
Committee Counsel said the bill's purpose is to provide relief by improving blood flow and avoiding leg cramps and blood clots. Counsel noted that some motorcyclists had been cited for standing while riding and that the bill aims to remove that citation exposure.
The bill drew light questioning from the junior senator from the 16th, who asked whether riders could simply pull over to stretch their legs; counsel replied that the riding position restricts riders' ability to stretch and that the bill addresses that distinction. The committee adopted a strike-and-insert amendment with only technical, non-substantive changes and reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass as amended.
