Bicycle Law

On July 1, 2011, a new law went into effect regarding how any motor vehicle is required to pass a bicycle.
Motor vehicles are now required to give at least 3 feet distance between their vehicle and the bicycle when passing.
This new safety measure will prevent most accidents caused when the motor vehicle hits the bicycle from the rear.
If the motor vehicle can not give at least three (3) feet of distance, then the motor vehicle should slow down and follow the bicycle until the motor vehicle can safely pass.
Motor vehicle means any motorized vehicle which travels on the roads of Georgia. This includes, Motor Cycles, Automobiles, Trucks, Tractor Trailer Rigs, buses and Motor Homes.

If you are involved in a bicycle / automobile collision call the Office of Charles M Morris in Powder Springs, Georgia.

We handle personal injury claims around Metro Atlanta including Cobb County, Paulding County, Douglas County, Carrol County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, and Clayton County.

Our number is: 770-943-3737