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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-6-290. Application of part regarding bicycles.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-6-290. Application of part regarding bicycles.

The provisions of this part applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon a highway, upon a bicycle lane, or upon any bicycle path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to those exceptions stated in this part.

## History

Code 1933, § 68A-1201, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 633, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 5; Ga. L. 2011, p. 426, § 3/HB 101.

## Cross References

Construction of bicycle trails and bikeways, §§ 12-3-114, 12-3-115.