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HB 638·GA·house

MARTA; prohibit stopping or parking of a motor vehicle other than a transit vehicle in a designated transit vehicle lane in the City of Atlanta

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 26, 2025
Sponsor: Deborah Silcox
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Senate Recommitted

Jan 12, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for any vehicle other than a MARTA or other authorized transit vehicle to stop or park in lanes designated for transit use in the City of Atlanta, unless an official sign permits it or there is an emergency. Violations can be enforced by police or by automated cameras, with fines that increase for repeat offenses and options to avoid fines by completing a short safety course. The measure aims to keep transit lanes clear and improve travel times for public transportation.

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