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GA SB238

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve Henson

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires every motorized wheelchair and scooter operated on sidewalks and public ways in Georgia to be equipped with reflectors
  • Reflectors must be of a type approved by the Department of Public Safety for bicycles
  • Reflectors must be visible from the front, side, and rear of the wheelchair or scooter during darkness from a distance of 200 feet
  • Adds new Code Section 30-1-7 to Chapter 1 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for handicapped persons
  • Sponsored by Senators James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th, and others; passed the Senate

Legislative Description

Handicapped Persons; motorized wheelchair/scooter operated on public ways after dark shall be equipped with reflectors

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security3/5/2012
Public Safety3/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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