Governor Deal is hoping to make Georgia's roads safer for bicyclists.
Today he signed HB 101, “The Better Bicycling Bill”, into law.
The law recognizes bicyclists' right of way in dedicated bike lanes, establishes design guidelines for bike lanes, and defines three feet as the minimum safe passing distance for vehicles when passing a cyclist.
Georgia joins sixteen other states that have a three foot passing commitment to bicycling safety.
Other changes include legalization of the sale and use of clip less pedals and recumbent-style bicycles, both popular and widely used in Georgia, which are technically illegal under the old code.
Georgia Bikes' Board President Drew Wade cheers the new law: "This measure is the culmination of years of hard work by advocates from across the state. It's a huge achievement that modernizes our code to create safer conditions for bicyclists and motorists."
In addition to the Governor and huge majorities of in the Senate and House, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle strongly supported HB 101. "This legislation updates some of Georgia's cycling laws and includes the critically important three-foot minimum passing distance requirement," says Cagle. "Under this new law, both cyclists and motorists will all be able to operate on Georgia's roads more safely."
For more about safe bicycling in Georgia, visit http://georgiabikes.org.
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