EDUCTION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Law enforcement officers are essential partners for improving the safety of Georgia’s roads for all road users, including bicyclists. Many vehicle crashes can be prevented if both cyclists and motorists follow the rules of the road. Georgia Bikes offers a free POST-certified training for your local police department (Course ID: NTE04G). To schedule a training, contact our safety education programs manager.

Course Outline

I. Introduction 
II. Workshop goals 
III. Georgia’s Bicycle Laws
V. Common Violations
a. Cyclists
b. Motorists
VI. Common Bicycle Facilities
VII. Crash Reporting
VIII.  Additional Resources

The Austin Police Department is an excellent resource for effective enforcement campaigns of the three feet safe passing law.

We also offer the following resources for traffic enforcement officers:

• Bicyclist Pocket Guide: Rights & Rules 
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) online training on bicycle safety for law enforcement officers: Enhancing Bicycle Safety: Law Enforcement’s Role (To access the online training, just follow the link (pop-up-blocking software must be disabled).