Group Riding Laws in Georgia
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The rule
Georgia permits cyclists to ride two abreast on the roadway. Two abreast permitted on roadways with two or more marked traffic lanes in each direction; riders must move to single file on roadways with a single lane in each direction whenever the lane is too narrow to share. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-294(c). See O.C.G.A. § 40-6-294 (Riding bicycles on roadways).
Statute
What this means in practice
Group rides in Georgia can ride two abreast on most roads. Keep an eye on traffic behind — if a faster vehicle can't safely pass, single up.
Bigger roads, longer rides
Size a road bike for shoulders, group rides, and rural highways
Highway-access and group-riding rules favour riders who can hold a straight line at speed. Start with a frame that fits.
See the road sizing guide