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GA HB870
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2020
Primary Sponsor
Matt Barton
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the installation of tires on passenger vehicles that fail to meet minimum tread depth requirements (2/32 inch for standard vehicles, 4/32 inch for school buses and commercial vehicles on front tires)
- Bans installing tires on passenger vehicles that have exposed reinforcing plies, puncture repairs larger than 1/4 inch, repairs in the sidewall/bead/belt edge areas, inner liner or bead damage, or signs of belt or internal separation
- Prohibits installing tires with defaced or removed U.S. Department of Transportation tire identification numbers, or tires repaired only with temporary sealant without subsequent proper repair
- Exempts tires temporarily removed and reinstalled on the same vehicle for repair, balancing, or rotation, and exempts dealers who played no role in placing the tire on the vehicle
- Amends Georgia Code Section 40-8-74, with "passenger vehicle" defined by reference to Code Section 40-8-76.1
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; prohibit installation of tires upon passenger vehicles which do not meet certain standards
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/25/2020
Full Bill Text
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