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GA HB461
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Thomas
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AI Summary
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Allows motorcycle and bicycle riders to proceed through inoperative traffic signals at intersections with red light cameras after stopping, if they reasonably believe the signal failed to detect their lightweight vehicle, no other vehicle is within 500 feet, and they proceed cautiously
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Authorizes motorcycles to overtake and pass stationary vehicles in the same lane (lane filtering) when traffic is stopped at a signal, limited to speeds of 15 miles per hour or less
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Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped at crosswalks when pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacons are activated
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Makes it unlawful for pedestrians to activate rectangular rapid flash beacons at crosswalks unless they intend to cross the roadway
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Adds a statutory definition for "rectangular rapid flash beacon" as user-activated devices with amber LEDs that supplement warning signals at unsignalized intersections or mid-block crosswalks
Legislative Description
Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act; enact
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/24/2026