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GA HB126

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sam Teasley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows drivers in Georgia to mount a global positioning or navigation system (GPS) on the front windshield, provided the mount is positioned to minimize obstruction of the driver's view
  • Creates an exception to the existing law that prohibits placing nontransparent materials on front windshields, side windows, or rear windows that obstruct the driver's view
  • Excludes commercial motor vehicles from the new allowance where federal law, rules, or regulations prohibit such windshield mounts
  • Amends Code Section 40-8-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to windshields and windshield wipers
  • Offered as a substitute by the House Committee on Science & Technology during the 2015 legislative session

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; use of global positioning or navigation system mounts on windshields under certain circumstances; allow

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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