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GA HB895
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Ed Setzler
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AI Summary
- Certain traffic-control device violations (e.g., rolling through a stop sign or red light) would carry zero points on a driver's license and a fine of only $25.00 to $50.00, with no additional surcharges or court costs
- The reduced penalty applies only when the vehicle was traveling at 5 miles per hour or less at the time of the violation and the violation did not pose a direct threat of harm to persons or property
- If the vehicle was traveling faster than 5 mph or the violation created a direct threat of harm, the standard 3-point assessment and full misdemeanor penalties would still apply
- Amends Georgia Code Sections 40-5-57 (driver's license point system) and 40-6-20 (obedience to traffic-control devices) by adding a new subsection (f) creating the exemption
- Updates cross-references in Code Section 40-14-20 (red light camera definitions) to account for the newly added subsection
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; assessment of no points and maximum fine for the offense of failure to obey a traffic control device in certain instances; provide
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/3/2020
Full Bill Text
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