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GA HB878
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/31/2024
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Lumsden
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AI Summary
- Adds a new subsection to the "Spencer Pass Law" (Code Section 40-6-16) requiring motorists on highways with at least two lanes in the same direction to move over or slow below the posted speed limit when approaching any stationary vehicle with visible occupants outside or flashing hazard lights displayed
- Extends existing move-over/slow-down protections for sanitation worker vehicles to also cover U.S. Postal Service vehicles displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, or red lights
- Defines "postal service vehicle" as any vehicle operated by an individual delivering parcels or mail on behalf of USPS and marked with USPS requirements or a "U.S. Mail" sign
- Requires drivers who cannot safely change lanes when passing a postal service or sanitation vehicle to reduce speed to at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit or 25 mph, whichever is greater, and be prepared to stop
- Sets fines of up to $500 for violations involving emergency vehicles and up to $250 for violations involving towing/recovery vehicles, utility vehicles, stationary vehicles, postal service vehicles, or sanitation worker vehicles
Legislative Description
Uniform rules of the road; proper procedure for passing a postal service vehicle; provide
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/1/2024
Motor Vehicles1/10/2024
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