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GA HR999

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Tom Kirby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Georgia Department of Transportation to study the safety implications of permitting trucks to use the far-left lane of travel on highways and report all findings to the House Committee on Transportation
  • Under current Georgia law (Code Section 40-6-52), trucks on roads with two or three lanes may not use the far-left lane except to pass or turn left, unless the Department has designated specific lanes
  • Argues that allowing trucks in the far-left lane on long-haul routes where they have no plans to exit would decrease cargo travel time and improve safety by reducing the number of lane changes trucks must make
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Department of Transportation
  • Non-binding resolution that does not change existing law; requests a study to determine whether changes to state law on truck lane restrictions are warranted

Legislative Description

Transportation, Department of; study truck safety and to consider permitting such vehicles to use the far-left lane of travel; urge

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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