Georgia House Bill 180 - 3 Fott Safe Passing Bill

What the driving public really does not understand is that even when we do try and ride as far right or even to the right of the white line of the shoulder, the problem, the road wash and trash accumulates in that area vs cars tires just about where our line is, clear the path.  When I ride inside the white line there is glass, nails, bolts, armidillos, skunks, pick something strange and you can find it there.

FWIW, at least there is reconition there needs to be a 3 ft space, that's a good start.  Be safe.

Figures-the day all the cyclists are riding to REPRESENT-its POURING!!!!

Thoughts from work for you guys!

I agree, but this is significant. From a legal perspective, you have two issues anytime something happens like a car collision - liability and damages. When one party is issued a citation and violation of a statute, this helps establish liability. If that party pays the fine, that constitutes an admission of liablility for which it is very difficult for that party or their insurance company to claim the collision was not their fault. In my experience, citations are not often issued in incidences involving automobiles and bikes. If this law is passed, that may very well change. If nothing else, it will help further etablish liability when a bike is clipped by a passing car.

The general public is unaware of most traffic laws. However, ignorance is not a legal excuse. While this law may have no impact on the number of automobile-bike incidences, particularly in the short-term, it will help when such incidences occur.