TITLE 40
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
ARTICLE 3
DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY
40-6-56. Safe passing distance when overtaking a bicyclist.
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As used in this Code section, the term "safe distance" means not less than three feet.
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Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, when feasible, the operator of a motor vehicle, when overtaking and passing a bicycle that is proceeding in the same direction on the roadway, shall leave a safe distance between such vehicle and the bicycle and shall maintain such clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle.
(Code 1981, §40-6-56, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 426, § 2/HB 101.)
Administrative Rules and Regulations.
- Penalties for Violations of Uniform Rules of the Road, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Driver Services, Driver License Services, Revocation and Suspension, Rule 375-3-3-.01.