OOIDA Call to Action - Georgia Members
February 13, 2003

Heads up, Georgia truckers! Legislation introduced Feb. 12 in the state Assembly needs your attention.

Rep. Larry Walker (D-Perry) introduced a measure to require trucks to travel 10 mph slower than other vehicles on Georgia interstates.
HB353 would apply the brakes to any truck with more than six wheels. Under the bill, the split speed would not have to be posted - truckers would be expected to know about the new limits, even without a sign.
The bill is in the House Transportation Committee. It is vital you contact the committee members to let them know what split speeds would mean to road safety. Committee members' contact information is available at www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_org_detail.pl?Com=gahtrans.