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GA HB461

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brad Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped at crosswalks when pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacons are activated

  • Makes it unlawful for pedestrians to activate rectangular rapid flash beacons at crosswalks unless they intend to cross the roadway

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Motor Vehicles2/13/2025

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