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GA HB753

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Alan Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commercial motor vehicles with four or more drive wheels must affix tire chains to each of the outermost drive wheel tires (rather than just four) when traveling on roads with limited access during a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather; bus and motor coach operators must chain at least two drive wheel tires
  • Drivers who cause an accident or block traffic while failing to comply with inclement weather tire chain requirements on limited-access state highways face fines up to $1,000.00
  • Motor vehicles with more than six wheels and commercial motor vehicles are prohibited from traveling on Interstates 20, 75, 85, or Georgia Highway 400 within the arc of Interstate 285 unless making pickups/deliveries, accessing a terminal or repair facility, or traveling to/from a residence inside the arc; violators face a $150.00 fine, or $1,000.00 during a declared state of emergency
  • Motor carrier and commercial vehicle safety standards are updated to reference federal regulations under 49 C.F.R. in force as of January 1, 2014, including Parts 391, 392, 393, 395, and 396
  • Proceeds from the public sale of abandoned motor vehicles are now divided equally between the applicable government general fund and the person who placed the lien resulting in foreclosure, and lien amounts may include notification and advertisement costs through the date of retrieval or sale

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles and traffic; federal regulatory requirements; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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