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GA HB490
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Matt Gurtler
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 40-6-312 to allow motorcycles to overtake and pass vehicles within the same lane under three specific conditions: the overtaken vehicle must be stationary awaiting a traffic signal change, the motorcycle must not exceed 10 miles per hour, and the motorcycle must be moving to the front of stationary traffic or accessing an adjacent turning lane
- Removes the existing blanket prohibition against operating a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles
- Retains the exemption for police officers performing official duties from the lane-sharing restrictions
- Maintains existing provisions that motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane, may operate no more than two abreast in a single lane, and must keep headlights and taillights illuminated at all times
- Sponsored by Representatives Gurtler, Pezold, Clark, Mathiak, and Powell in the Georgia General Assembly (2017 session)
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; motorcycles may overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken under certain conditions; provide
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2/22/2018
Full Bill Text
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