§ 40-6-56. Safe passing distance when overtaking a bicyclist

GA Code § 40-6-56 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term "safe distance" means not less than three feet.

(b) 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.