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Introduced
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Passed
04/05/2021
04/05/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2021
04/09/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 1B of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of farm use vehicle, so as to prohibit operation of farm tractors on interstate highways; to provide for an exception; to provide for operation of farm tractors on state and local roadways; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia law to prohibit the operation of farm tractors on interstate highways, with an exception allowing the Department of Public Safety to permit such travel in certain geographic areas. The bill allows farm tractors and implements to be operated on state and local roadways, as long as the operator complies with certain requirements to reduce the width and move to the right-hand side of the road when necessary. The bill defines key terms like "farm tractor" and "implement of husbandry," and requires other drivers to yield the right-of-way when a farm tractor or implement cannot be moved to the far right-hand side of the road due to physical impediments. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Robert Dickey (R)*,
Steven Meeks (R)*,
Clay Pirkle (R)*,
Patty Marie Stinson (D)*,
Sam Watson (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2021-07-01 (on 04/09/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/200705 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/199262 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60221 |
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