The bill, S.B. No. 864, proposes amendments to the Transportation Code to allow bicyclists to treat certain traffic-control devices, specifically stop signs and red signals, as yield signs. It introduces two new sections: Section 551.108, which states that the provisions applicable to stop signs do not apply to bicyclists, who must instead comply with yield sign regulations when approaching intersections or railroad crossings with stop signs; and Section 551.109, which similarly exempts bicyclists from the rules for vehicles facing steady or flashing red signals, requiring them to follow yield sign rules instead.

The changes in law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the previous law, ensuring that any actions taken prior to the enactment of this bill remain subject to the existing regulations.

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