New Cycling Law Takes Effect

Georgia’s “Better Bicycling Bill” took effect on Friday, July 1, 2011. Among other things, the bill establishes a 3-foot “safe distance” passing zone for vehicles overtaking bicycles on the roadway. The Athens-Banner Herald has a story on the important new law here. Here’s hoping the bill makes the roads safer for cyclists.

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