Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026)
[in effect]Georgia · operational restriction · operational restriction
Jurisdiction
Georgia
Classification
operational restriction
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jul 1, 2026
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
Georgia HB 986 increased the maximum speed for personal delivery devices on sidewalks from 4 MPH to 7 MPH, effective July 1, 2026. The law reflects growing adoption of sidewalk delivery robots and their operational needs.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026) cover?
Georgia HB 986 increased the maximum speed for personal delivery devices on sidewalks from 4 MPH to 7 MPH, effective July 1, 2026. The law reflects growing adoption of sidewalk delivery robots and their operational needs.
Where does Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026) apply?
Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026) is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in Georgia on the DEPLOY registry.
When did Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026) take effect?
Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026) is recorded as effective July 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026) still in effect?
Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026) apply to?
Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026) is recorded as applying to sidewalk robots on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026)?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Georgia HB 986: Personal Delivery Device Speed Limit Increase to 7 MPH (July 2026): Also Autonomous Delivery Vehicle, Amazon Scout, Avride delivery robot, Beastro and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
1 document- https://www.11alive.com/article/news/state/new-july-1-georgia-law-delivery-robot-speeds-increase/85-d1abae0e-177b-45b7-a229-c388c3c38e12Official Source
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/state/new-july-1-georgia-law-delivery-robot-speeds-increase/85-d1abae0e-177b-45b7-a229-c388c3c38e12