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Advocate for Vulnerable Road Users - Support SB 408!

In 2025 Representative Blake Johnson introduced HB 1331. "Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to suspend or revoke the current driver's license or driving privileges of an individual who is convicted of a moving traffic offense that causes the serious bodily injury or death of a vulnerable road user." Please take a look at the following state documents about "Countdown to Zero" and Indiana's Vulnerable Road User Safety Safety Assessment and Indiana's Strategic Highway Safety Plan 2022-2026.

It is all too often that cyclists are struck by motorists and seriously injured or even killed. While cyclists have the same legal rights as motorized vehicles to use our roads, in practice cyclists often find themselves in a dangerous environment as they ride for transportation, exercise, or enjoyment. A person on a bike is no match for tons of steel traveling at even low speeds when the two collide.

The real-life consequences for reckless drivers who put cyclists at risk are often minimal, leading to an environment where drivers do not prioritize cyclist safety. This is why we at Bicycle Indiana advocate for a Vulnerable Road User law that protects cyclists and encourages motorists to take cyclist safety seriously.

SB 408, introduced by Senator Greg Walker in January 2023, aims to get dangerous drivers off the street. The bill would suspend or revoke the driver's license of any driver who kills or seriously injures a vulnerable road user. This includes cyclists, pedestrians, first responders, tow truck operators, road workers, and individuals operating farm equipment.

Help us move this bill forward by calling or emailing your Indiana State Senator and Representative and asking them to support Vulnerable Road User protections through this bill.

For Bicycle Indiana's VRU position, FAQ, and talking points, click here.

When contacting your representatives, let them know:

Your name
Your address - This lets them know that you live in their district
That you support protections for cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users and penalties for reckless driving that kills or injures these individuals. Ask them to support a statewideVulnerable Road User Law.
Share your personal story related to road safety
Optional: Ask them to go on a group ride with you!

The most effective communications are always your own words. Let your representatives know why we need more protections as we bike, walk, and utilize our public roads.

Download Our Sample VRU Letter Here

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The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025 (H.R.3649)

Working with The White Line Foundation based out of Colorado, Griffin and Maddie are pushing at the Federal level. They hope to reach other local communities and other states about this.

The White Line was founded in 2023 with a single mission: to end road deaths and create safer streets for everyone — cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers alike. The organization began after the tragic death of Magnus White, a young cyclist whose story galvanized a movement for change. From day one, they've focused on immediate, decisive action, combining stories, technology, and data to tackle the root causes of traffic violence.
The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025 (H.R.3649) represents a crucial step forward in protecting vulnerable road users through mandatory advanced braking technology. This legislation requires auto manufacturers to implement automatic emergency braking systems (AEB) that can detect cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users across all conditions.
Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act Letter Writer
Connect with Griffin (griffintichenor@gmail.com) and Maddie (barondeaum@gmail.com) today.