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GA HB1047
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Sam Moore
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 40-6-312 to allow motorcycles to overtake and pass another vehicle within the same lane, reversing the current prohibition on same-lane passing
- Limits same-lane passing to situations where the vehicle being overtaken is traveling no more than 30 miles per hour and the motorcycle is not exceeding the overtaken vehicle's speed by more than 10 miles per hour
- Removes the existing prohibition on operating a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles (lane splitting)
- Exempts police officers performing official duties from the speed restrictions on same-lane passing
- Retains existing provisions requiring motorcycles to have full use of a lane, limiting motorcycles to two abreast per lane, and mandating illuminated headlights and taillights at all times
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles and traffic; motorcycles may overtake and pass in same lane occupied by vehicle being overtaken under certain conditions; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/24/2014
Full Bill Text
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