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GA HB950

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Gregory

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 40-6-49 to restrict when a driver can be charged for following too closely (tailgating)
  • Following too closely would only be a chargeable offense if the activity results in or is connected to physical contact with another motor vehicle
  • Under current law, drivers can be cited for following too closely regardless of whether a collision occurs; the amendment eliminates standalone tailgating citations
  • Sponsored by Representatives Gregory (34th), Spencer (180th), Stover (71st), and Caldwell (20th)

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; following too closely shall be a punishable offense if activity results in contact with another vehicle; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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