Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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HB
707 seeks to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A. relating to uniform
rules of the road.
It changes the conviction sentence
for violating subsection (b) of Code Section 40-6-186 relating to racing on
highways or streets, from a misdemeanor to a felony punishable by imprisonment
between 1-5 years and/or a fine of $1,000-5,000.
It further amends subsection (d) of
Code Section 40-6-251, relating to driving in a circular or zig zag course, by
changing a conviction of such crime from a misdemeanor to a felony punishable
by the aforementioned punishments. |