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GA SB519
Bill
Status
Vetoed
6/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
Hardie Davis
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum unladen weight for a vehicle to qualify as a "motorized cart" from 1,300 pounds to 2,500 pounds, while retaining the three-wheel minimum and 20 mph top speed requirements
- Replaces the previous "daylight hours only" operating restriction with a defined window from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset as the default permitted operating period
- Allows local governments or the commissioner of public safety to authorize nighttime operation (between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise) if the motorized cart is equipped with headlights, tail lamps, brake lights, turn signals, a center high mount stop lamp, and a windshield
- Removes the explicit authority of local governments to allow unlicensed drivers to operate motorized carts on designated public streets, effectively requiring operators to hold a valid driver's license
- Effective date is July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicles; motorized cart; modify definition; change hours of operation; provide local governments decide operators be licensed
Last Action
Veto V1
6/8/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/30/2010
Transportation3/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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