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HB 0764 - Motor vehicles; drivers to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; require

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Powell, Alan 32nd (R)
Last Action: 3/24/2016 - Senate Third Read Lost
House Committee: PS&HS
Senate Committee: PUB SAF
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

      HB 764 amends O.C.G.A. Title 40, relating to motor vehicles and crosswalks.

      HB 764 defines rectangular rapid flash beacon and requires that every driver shall stop and allow a pedestrian or bicycle rider to cross when an approved rectangular rapid flash beacon or similar device has been activated. The pedestrian or bicycle rider may not activate the rectangular flash beacon or similar device unless he or she intends to cross the street.

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