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GA HB978
GA HB978Uniform rules of the road; operators of bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs; authorize
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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 40-6-291 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to traffic laws applicable to bicycles, operation upon paved shoulder, and signaling of right hand turns, so as to provide for standards of operation for bicyclists approaching certain intersections with stop signs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Georgia traffic laws to allow bicycle operators to treat stop signs as yield signs. Specifically, it states that a person operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign at an intersection with two or fewer lanes must slow down, stop if necessary for safety, and yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway closely enough to be an immediate hazard. However, after slowing, the bicycle operator may turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping if no other vehicles are approaching closely enough to pose a hazard.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Motor Vehicles (08:00:00 2/13/2024 606 CLOB) (on 02/13/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66164 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223074 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221421 |
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