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GA HB767
Bill
Status
Passed
4/19/2016
Primary Sponsor
Alan Powell
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AI Summary
- Expands Georgia's "Spencer Pass Law" (Code Section 40-6-16) to include stationary utility service vehicles alongside towing, recovery, and highway maintenance vehicles as protected vehicles that motorists must safely pass
- Requires drivers approaching a stationary utility service vehicle using traffic cones or displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, or red lights to either change lanes away from the vehicle or, if that is not possible, reduce speed below the posted limit and be prepared to stop
- Adds flashing white lights as a recognized caution signal color under the Spencer Pass Law, in addition to yellow, amber, and red
- Defines "utility service vehicle" as any vehicle used by an employee or contractor of a political subdivision, electric cooperative, or public or private corporation in connection with providing utility services, including electric, natural gas, water, waste-water, cable, telephone, or telecommunications
- Establishes a tiered penalty structure: fines up to $500 for violations of subsection (b) (emergency/law enforcement vehicles) and up to $250 for violations of subsection (c) (towing, highway maintenance, and utility service vehicles)
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; add utility service vehicles to the "Spencer Pass Law"; provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2016
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