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HB809: Minimum Speed Limits on Certain Highways
This bill sets a minimum speed limit of 50 miles per hour for vehicles traveling on specific highways in Georgia.
What This Bill Does
- Sets a new rule requiring drivers to travel at least 50 miles per hour on certain highways.
- Amends the state code that covers traffic and speed restrictions.
Who It Names or Affects
- Drivers operating motor vehicles on designated highways in Georgia.
Terms To Know
- Minimum speed limit
- The slowest legal speed a vehicle is allowed to travel on a specific road.
- Certain highways
- Specific roads chosen by the state where this new rule applies, not all public streets.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not list which specific highway names or numbers are included in 'certain highways'.
- It is unclear if there are exceptions for bad weather, construction zones, or slow-moving vehicles.
- The bill summary does not state the exact date when this law will take effect.