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GA HB764
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Alan Powell
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AI Summary
- Adds a legal definition of "rectangular rapid flash beacon" to Georgia code as a user-activated amber LED device that supplements warning signals at unsignalized intersections or mid-block crosswalks, activated manually by push button or passively by detection system
- Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians or bicycle riders at crosswalks when an approved rectangular rapid flash beacon or similar device has been activated
- Extends existing crosswalk right-of-way protections to bicycle riders, who were not previously covered alongside pedestrians under Code Section 40-6-91
- Makes it unlawful for any pedestrian or bicycle rider to activate or intentionally cause activation of a rapid flash beacon at a crosswalk unless they actually intend to cross the roadway
- Prohibits pedestrians or bicycle riders from suddenly leaving a curb or place of safety to walk, run, or ride into the path of a vehicle too close to yield, and prohibits vehicles from overtaking another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian or bicycle rider
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; drivers to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; require
Last Action
Senate Third Read Lost
3/24/2016
Full Bill Text
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