Missouri bill requires bicyclists to fly 15-foot flag on country roads | Springfield News-Leader

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Area bicyclists gave a resounding thumbs-down to a Missouri lawmaker's proposal requiring bicyclists to attach a 15-foot-tall flag to their bikes if they ride on county roads.

Rep. Jay Houghton, a Republican serving District 43 east of Columbia, filed House Bill 2046, earlier this month.

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