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GA HB907
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Lehman Franklin
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 40-6-76 to require operators on a two-lane highway who encounter a funeral procession with flashing hazard lights or law enforcement escort to yield the right of way, pull to the right-hand edge or curb, and stop until the procession has passed
- Prohibits vehicles not in a funeral procession from attempting to pass procession vehicles on a two-lane highway
- Expands the misdemeanor penalty (fine up to $100.00) to cover violations of the new no-passing provision on two-lane highways
- Clarifies that a funeral procession is defined as an array of motor vehicles led by a vehicle displaying a funeral home sign, pennant, flag, or insignia—or led by a law enforcement vehicle—with all participating vehicles operating headlights
- Authorizes local governments to provide law enforcement escort services for funeral processions by ordinance and to impose reasonable fees to cover costs
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; responsibilities for encountering funeral procession on two-lane highway; revise
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/22/2024
Motor Vehicles1/11/2024
Full Bill Text
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