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GA HB1231

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rick Austin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 40-6-120 to clarify the required position and method for executing left turns at intersections, replacing the existing statute entirely with new language
  • Defines "extreme left-hand lane" as the lane furthest to the left lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction, with sequential numbering for additional lanes to the right
  • Requires drivers making a left turn to approach in the extreme left-hand lane and exit the intersection into the extreme left-hand lane of the roadway being entered, whenever practicable
  • Prohibits lane changes within an intersection when multiple left turn lanes exist, requiring drivers to exit in the same relative lane position they entered (e.g., second left-hand lane in, second left-hand lane out)
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010, applicable to all offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Uniform rules of the road; proper execution of a left turn; clarify

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/26/2010
Motor Vehicles2/18/2010

Full Bill Text

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