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GA SB468

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

William Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 40-6-294 governing the riding of bicycles on roadways and bicycle paths
  • Narrows the existing two-abreast riding allowance to apply specifically to two-lane roadways, rather than all roadways
  • Adds a requirement that persons riding bicycles or electric assisted bicycles shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic
  • Requires cyclists on laned roadways to ride within a single lane
  • Exceptions to the two-abreast limit remain for bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, roadway sections set aside for exclusive bicycle use, and events with a special permit from a local governing authority

Legislative Description

Rules of the Road; bicycles; single file on roadways not specially designated for the use of bicycles

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

2/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/22/2012

Full Bill Text

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