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GA HB459
Bill
Status
Passed
4/15/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bill Hitchens
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AI Summary
- Requires drivers on multi-lane roads to move out of the passing lane (the most left-hand lane, excluding HOV lanes) when they know or should reasonably know they are being overtaken from behind by a faster vehicle, regardless of whether they are driving at the speed limit
- Removes the prior version of the law that only applied the left-lane restriction to drivers traveling below the maximum speed limit, effectively expanding the rule to all drivers in the passing lane being overtaken by faster traffic
- Establishes seven exceptions to the passing lane requirement, including traffic congestion, inclement weather or hazards, compliance with traffic control devices, preparing to exit or turn left, paying tolls, authorized emergency vehicles on duty, and highway maintenance/construction vehicles
- Retains the general prohibition against driving so slowly as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation
- Effective date of July 1, 2014, applying to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Speed restrictions; impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; modify provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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