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Introduced
01/29/2015
01/29/2015
In Committee
03/10/2016
03/10/2016
Crossed Over
02/24/2016
02/24/2016
Passed
03/30/2016
03/30/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2016
04/26/2016
Introduced Session
2015-2016 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for the safe operation of a lightweight motorcycle or motor vehicle through an inoperative traffic-control signal; to repeal certain provisions relating to handlebars; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act, amends existing Georgia law to allow lightweight motorcycles or motor vehicles to proceed through an inoperative traffic-control signal, meaning a traffic light that is not working, as long as it is done safely. It also modifies regulations concerning motorcycle handlebars, increasing the maximum allowable height from 15 inches to 25 inches above the operator's seat, and repeals any conflicting laws.
Sponsors (6)
Ben Harbin (R)*,
Margaret Kaiser (D)*,
Alan Powell (R)*,
Earnest Smith (D)*,
John Yates (R)*,
Greg Kirk (R),
Last Action
Effective Date (on 07/01/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20152016/162446.pdf | 04/03/2016 |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20152016/158641.pdf | 02/25/2016 |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20152016/157033.pdf | 02/12/2016 |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20152016/146334.pdf | 01/30/2015 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20152016/hb/166 | 01/30/2015 |
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