Georgia Lawmakers Pulling Bike Registration Bill After Public Ourtcry

Would have required license plates for bikes

GAINESVILLE, Ga. -- Lawmakers backing the bicycle registration bill are pulling the bill after overwhelming outcry from bicyclists from all over Georgia.   

Cyclists and non-riders from all over Georgia packed the Hall County Government Center in Gainesville during a town hall meeting Monday night. An overwhelming majority of the speakers were against the proposed changes.

Under the proposed bill, a bicycle owner would be subject to a $100 fine and could face a misdemeanor if the bicycle is not registered with the state.  

(H/T Jon Lester)