Bill Text: GA HB978 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Speed detection devices; name roads to be used; visible at 500 feet; repeal

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-01-28 - House Second Readers [HB978 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HB978-Introduced.html

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10 LC 28 4939

House Bill 978

By: Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Bruce of the 64th, and Powell of the 29th

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed detection devices, so as to repeal the requirement that applications for the use of speed detection devices name the roads on which such devices are to be used; to repeal the requirement that vehicles using speed detection devices be visible for a distance of at least 500 feet; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed detection devices, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-14-3, relating to application for permit, as follows:

"(a) A county sheriff, county or municipal governing authority, or the president of a college or university may apply to the Department of Public Safety for a permit to authorize the use of speed detection devices for purposes of traffic control within such counties, municipalities, colleges, or universities on streets, roads, and highways, provided that such application shall name the street or road on which the device is to be used and the speed limits on such street or road shall have been approved by the Office of Traffic Operations of the Department of Transportation. Law enforcement agencies are authorized to use speed detection devices on streets and roads for which an application is pending as long as all other requirements for the use of speed detection devices are met. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect the provisions of Code Section 40-14-9."

SECTION 2.

Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 40-14-7, relating to visibility of vehicle from which device is operated, as follows:

"40-14-7.

No stationary speed detection device shall be employed by county, municipal, college, or university law enforcement officers where the vehicle from which the device is operated is obstructed from the view of approaching motorists or is otherwise not visible for a distance of at least 500 feet Reserved."

SECTION 3.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.