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GA HB1369
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brad Thomas
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AI Summary
- Allows motorcycle and bicycle riders to proceed through a traffic-control signal they reasonably believe is inoperative due to their vehicle's lightweight design, provided they first stop, no other vehicle is within 500 feet, and they proceed with reasonable care
- Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped at crosswalks when a pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacon (RRFB) has been activated
- Makes it unlawful for pedestrians to activate a rapid flash beacon at a crosswalk unless they actually intend to cross the roadway
- Adds a statutory definition of "rectangular rapid flash beacon" as user-activated amber LEDs that supplement warning signals at unsignalized intersections or mid-block crosswalks
- Removes the existing prohibition on operating a motorcycle with handlebars more than 25 inches above the seat and the ban on sharp-pointed sissy bar backrests
Legislative Description
Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Motor Vehicles2/22/2024
Full Bill Text
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