Bicycle Safety in Georgia
Georgia Law on Bicycles
Click Here for all Georgia laws pertaining to bicycle operation.
Recent changes to Georgia's bicycle laws
Includes information on the 3-foot passing law (HB 101) passed in 2011
Laws on biking on sidewalks
Includes the information that allows children to ride bicycles on sidewalks and cyclist injury penalties.Additional laws relevant to cyclists
Includes laws pertaining to aggressive drivers, bicycle hit-and-run and other concerns of bicyclists regarding motorists.
Tips & Tools for Bicyclists
Bicycle safety checklist
Make sure your bicycle is ready for Georgia roads.Share the Road license plates
Share the Road license plates help to fund bicycle safety programs in Georgia.How to wear a helmet
Learn the proper way to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle.Encouraging a child to wear a helmet
Get your kids excited to wear helmets while riding bikes in Georgia.Fact sheets on bicycle safety issues
Documents, white papers and other helpful resources to faciliate successful advocacy for bicycle infrastructure and policies.Georgia "Safe Routes To School" FAQ
Listed are some frequently asked questions regarding the Safe Routes to School program. If you have any additional questions regarding the program that are not addressed on this page, please feel free to contact the state's SRTS coordinator.Georgia "Safe Routes To School" tool kit
GDOT has developed a virtual tool kit of information to help get your school's SRTS program going and to keep it going.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Links in Georgia
Below are some informational links about bicycle and pedestrian safety. If you have a bicycle or pedestrian safety link that you would like to share, contact Megan Johnson at mjohnson@gohs.ga.gov.
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