Roswell, GA
File #: 11-0096    Version: 1 Name: Resolution - HB180 - bicycle and ped safety
Type: Item with Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/9/2011 In control: Mayor and City Council
On agenda: 2/14/2011 Final action: 2/14/2011
Title: Approval of a Resolution in Support of House Bill 180, a Proposed Amendment of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, to provide for greater automobile, pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Attachments: 1. Resolution - Support HR 180- Bicycle Passing - revised, 2. HB 180_attach to Resolution in Support of HB 180, 3. Resolution - Support HB 180 - signed and sealed
Title
Approval of a Resolution in Support of House Bill 180, a Proposed Amendment of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, to provide for greater automobile, pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Body
Item Summary:
This legislation would require the operator of a motor vehicle, when overtaking and passing a bicycle that is proceeding in the same direction on the roadway to leave a safe distance between such motor vehicle and the bicycle.  Safe distance is defined as 3 feet until safely passed the overtaken bicycle.
 
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
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Financial Impact:
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Presented by:
Jere Wood, Mayor