O.C.G.A. § 40-2-60 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 40-2-60
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-2-60
Status: in_force

(a) Motor vehicle owners who are residents of Georgia, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and, except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, upon the payment of a fee of $35.00 in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee, shall be issued special personalized prestige license plates by the commissioner. Special personalized license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to an additional annual registration fee of $35.00 as a condition of obtaining an annual revalidation decal for such license plate which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34 .

(a) Motor vehicle owners who are residents of Georgia, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and, except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, upon the payment of a fee of $35.00 in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee, shall be issued special personalized prestige license plates by the commissioner. Special personalized license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to an additional annual registration fee of $35.00 as a condition of obtaining an annual revalidation decal for such license plate which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34 .

(b) For the purpose of this Code section, a license plate with a low number or special number may also be considered as a prestige or personalized plate.

(b) For the purpose of this Code section, a license plate with a low number or special number may also be considered as a prestige or personalized plate.

(c) Additional fees for special or distinctive license plates issued pursuant to this article shall be as prescribed in the Code section authorizing such plate, and, when no additional fee is specified, no additional fee shall be required.

(c) Additional fees for special or distinctive license plates issued pursuant to this article shall be as prescribed in the Code section authorizing such plate, and, when no additional fee is specified, no additional fee shall be required.

(d) The commissioner is authorized to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations for carrying out this Code section.

(d) The commissioner is authorized to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations for carrying out this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-112 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-112
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-112
Status: in_force

(a) No motor carrier of household goods or property or passengers shall be issued a motor carrier certificate unless there is filed with the department a certificate of insurance for such applicant or holder on forms prescribed by the commissioner evidencing a policy of indemnity insurance by an insurance company licensed to do business in this state, which policy must provide for the protection, in case of passenger vehicles, of passengers and the public against injury proximately caused by the negligence of such motor carrier, its servants, or its agents; and, in the case of vehicles transporting household goods, to secure the owner or person entitled to recover against loss or damage to such household goods for which the motor common carrier may be legally liable. The department shall determine and fix the amounts of such indemnity insurance and shall prescribe the provisions and limitations thereof. The insurer shall file such certificate. The failure to file any form required by the department shall not diminish the rights of any person to pursue an action directly against a motor carrier's insurer.

(a) No motor carrier of household goods or property or passengers shall be issued a motor carrier certificate unless there is filed with the department a certificate of insurance for such applicant or holder on forms prescribed by the commissioner evidencing a policy of indemnity insurance by an insurance company licensed to do business in this state, which policy must provide for the protection, in case of passenger vehicles, of passengers and the public against injury proximately caused by the negligence of such motor carrier, its servants, or its agents; and, in the case of vehicles transporting household goods, to secure the owner or person entitled to recover against loss or damage to such household goods for which the motor common carrier may be legally liable. The department shall determine and fix the amounts of such indemnity insurance and shall prescribe the provisions and limitations thereof. The insurer shall file such certificate. The failure to file any form required by the department shall not diminish the rights of any person to pursue an action directly against a motor carrier's insurer.

(b) The department shall have power to permit self-insurance, in lieu of a policy of indemnity insurance, whenever in its opinion the financial ability of the motor carrier so warrants.

(b) The department shall have power to permit self-insurance, in lieu of a policy of indemnity insurance, whenever in its opinion the financial ability of the motor carrier so warrants.

(c) It shall be permissible under this part for any person having a cause of action arising under this part to join in the same action the motor carrier and the insurance carrier, whether arising in tort or contract.

(c) It shall be permissible under this part for any person having a cause of action arising under this part to join in the same action the motor carrier and the insurance carrier, whether arising in tort or contract.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-240 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-240
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-240
Status: in_force

(a) A driver shall not back a vehicle unless such movement can be made with safety and without interfering with other traffic.

(a) A driver shall not back a vehicle unless such movement can be made with safety and without interfering with other traffic.

(b) A driver of a vehicle shall not back a vehicle upon any shoulder or roadway of any controlled-access highway.

(b) A driver of a vehicle shall not back a vehicle upon any shoulder or roadway of any controlled-access highway.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-170 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-170
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-170
Status: in_force

The provisions of this part and the powers granted to the department by this part to regulate limousine carriers shall apply to every vehicle of a type listed in Code Section 40-1-151 that is managed, operated, owned, leased, rented, or controlled by a limousine carrier.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-278 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-278
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-278
Status: in_force

The commissioner of transportation shall prescribe, by rule, uniform motor vehicle accident reports and reporting procedures which shall be used by all police officers, whether state, county, or municipal. The rules shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” The rules may require one type of report and reporting procedure for motor vehicle accidents in which property damage alone is involved and another type of report and reporting procedure for motor vehicle accidents involving personal injury or death. The commissioner may, by rule, require additional investigation or reports in case of serious bodily injury or death.
O.C.G.A. § 40-8-31 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 40-8-31
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-8-31
Status: in_force

Whenever a motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway or shoulder adjacent thereto during the times specified in Code Section 40-8-20 , the driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, directed high enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe distance in advance of the vehicle, subject to the following requirements and limitations:

(1) Whenever a driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet, such driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the oncoming driver. The lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, specified in paragraph (2) of Code Section 40-8-30 shall be deemed to avoid glare at all times, regardless of road contour and loading; and

(1) Whenever a driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet, such driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the oncoming driver. The lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, specified in paragraph (2) of Code Section 40-8-30 shall be deemed to avoid glare at all times, regardless of road contour and loading; and

(2) Whenever the driver of a vehicle follows another vehicle within 200 feet to the rear, except when engaged in the act of overtaking and passing, such driver shall use a distribution of light permissible under this chapter other than the uppermost distribution of light specified in paragraph (1) of Code Section 40-8-30 .

(2) Whenever the driver of a vehicle follows another vehicle within 200 feet to the rear, except when engaged in the act of overtaking and passing, such driver shall use a distribution of light permissible under this chapter other than the uppermost distribution of light specified in paragraph (1) of Code Section 40-8-30 .
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-313 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-313
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-313
Status: in_force

No person riding upon a motorcycle shall attach himself or the motorcycle to any other vehicle on a roadway.
O.C.G.A. § 40-8-2 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 40-8-2
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-8-2
Status: in_force

In addition to the requirements of this article, the commissioner of public safety, as to the motor vehicles within the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety, shall have the authority to promulgate rules designed to promote safety pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 40-1-8 . Any such rules promulgated or deemed necessary by the commissioner shall include the following: every vehicle and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe condition at all times. The lights, brakes, and equipment shall meet such safety requirements as the commissioner shall promulgate from time to time. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a vehicle, driver, or motor carrier that is subject to a safety rule so promulgated shall comply with the more stringent or additional requirement imposed by that motor carrier safety or hazardous materials safety rule.
O.C.G.A. § 40-14-11 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 40-14-11
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-14-11
Status: in_force

(a) Upon a complaint being made to the commissioner of public safety that any county, municipality, college, or university is employing speed detection devices for purposes other than the promotion of the public health, welfare, and safety or in a manner which violates this chapter or violates its speed detection device permit, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee is authorized and empowered to conduct an investigation into the acts and practices of such county, municipality, college, or university with respect to speed detection devices. If, as a result of this investigation, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee finds that there is probable cause to suspend or revoke the speed detection device permit of such county, municipality, college, or university, he or she shall issue an order to that effect.

(a) Upon a complaint being made to the commissioner of public safety that any county, municipality, college, or university is employing speed detection devices for purposes other than the promotion of the public health, welfare, and safety or in a manner which violates this chapter or violates its speed detection device permit, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee is authorized and empowered to conduct an investigation into the acts and practices of such county, municipality, college, or university with respect to speed detection devices. If, as a result of this investigation, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee finds that there is probable cause to suspend or revoke the speed detection device permit of such county, municipality, college, or university, he or she shall issue an order to that effect.

(b) Upon the suspension or revocation of any speed detection device permit for the reasons set forth in this Code section, the commissioner of public safety shall notify the executive director of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council of the action taken.

(b) Upon the suspension or revocation of any speed detection device permit for the reasons set forth in this Code section, the commissioner of public safety shall notify the executive director of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council of the action taken.

(c) Upon receipt from the executive director of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council that an officer's certification to operate speed detection devices has been withdrawn or suspended pursuant to Code Section 35-8-12 , the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's designee shall suspend the speed detection device permit for the employing agency. The period of suspension or revocation shall be consistent with the action taken by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

(c) Upon receipt from the executive director of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council that an officer's certification to operate speed detection devices has been withdrawn or suspended pursuant to Code Section 35-8-12 , the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's designee shall suspend the speed detection device permit for the employing agency. The period of suspension or revocation shall be consistent with the action taken by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

(d) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a law enforcement agency is employing speed detection devices for purposes other than the promotion of the public health, welfare, and safety if the fines levied based on the use of speed detection devices for speeding offenses are equal to or greater than 35 percent of a municipal or county law enforcement agency's budget. For purposes of this Code section, fines collected for citations issued for violations of Code Section 40-6-180 shall be included when calculating total speeding fine revenue for the agency; provided, however, that fines for speeding violations exceeding 20 miles per hour over the established speed limit and civil monetary penalties for speeding violations issued pursuant to Code Section 40-14-18 shall not be considered when calculating total speeding fine revenue for the agency.

(d) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a law enforcement agency is employing speed detection devices for purposes other than the promotion of the public health, welfare, and safety if the fines levied based on the use of speed detection devices for speeding offenses are equal to or greater than 35 percent of a municipal or county law enforcement agency's budget. For purposes of this Code section, fines collected for citations issued for violations of Code Section 40-6-180 shall be included when calculating total speeding fine revenue for the agency; provided, however, that fines for speeding violations exceeding 20 miles per hour over the established speed limit and civil monetary penalties for speeding violations issued pursuant to Code Section 40-14-18 shall not be considered when calculating total speeding fine revenue for the agency.
O.C.G.A. § 40-15-4 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 15 / Section 40-15-4
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-15-4
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall appoint a state-wide motorcycle safety coordinator who shall carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the department. The coordinator shall be placed in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.

(a) The commissioner shall appoint a state-wide motorcycle safety coordinator who shall carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the department. The coordinator shall be placed in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.

(b) The coordinator shall also be authorized to: (1) Promote motorcycle safety throughout the state; (2) Provide consultation to the various departments of state government and local political subdivisions relating to motorcycle safety; and (3) Do any other thing deemed necessary by the commissioner to promote motorcycle safety in the state.

(b) The coordinator shall also be authorized to:

(1) Promote motorcycle safety throughout the state;

(1) Promote motorcycle safety throughout the state;

(2) Provide consultation to the various departments of state government and local political subdivisions relating to motorcycle safety; and

(2) Provide consultation to the various departments of state government and local political subdivisions relating to motorcycle safety; and

(3) Do any other thing deemed necessary by the commissioner to promote motorcycle safety in the state.

(3) Do any other thing deemed necessary by the commissioner to promote motorcycle safety in the state.
O.C.G.A. § 40-4-7 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 40-4-7
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-4-7
Status: in_force

(a) Sale, shipment, or manufacture of unnumbered passenger car or component. Any person who sells or offers for sale in this state, ships or causes to be shipped into this state, or manufactures with the intention that it shall be sold at retail in this state a passenger car, truck chassis, passenger car engine, or passenger car transmission that does not bear an identification number or numbers as required by this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(a) Sale, shipment, or manufacture of unnumbered passenger car or component. Any person who sells or offers for sale in this state, ships or causes to be shipped into this state, or manufactures with the intention that it shall be sold at retail in this state a passenger car, truck chassis, passenger car engine, or passenger car transmission that does not bear an identification number or numbers as required by this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Failure to keep records. Any person who purchases, sells, or offers for sale any passenger car, truck chassis, passenger car engine, or passenger car transmission that is required by this article to bear an identification number when intended to be sold at wholesale or retail within this state and who willfully fails to keep the records required by Code Section 40-4-6 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each such failure.

(b) Failure to keep records. Any person who purchases, sells, or offers for sale any passenger car, truck chassis, passenger car engine, or passenger car transmission that is required by this article to bear an identification number when intended to be sold at wholesale or retail within this state and who willfully fails to keep the records required by Code Section 40-4-6 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each such failure.
O.C.G.A. § 40-8-72 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 40-8-72
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-8-72
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear thereof from the driver's position shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear thereof from the driver's position shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle.

(b) Every commercial motor vehicle shall be equipped with two rear-vision mirrors meeting the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standards contained in 49 C.F.R. 571.111 in effect at the time of manufacture, one at each side, firmly attached to the outside of the motor vehicle, and so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear, along both sides of the vehicle; provided, however, that only one outside mirror shall be required, which shall be on the driver's side, on a commercial motor vehicle which is so constructed that the driver has a view to the rear by means of an interior mirror.

(b) Every commercial motor vehicle shall be equipped with two rear-vision mirrors meeting the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standards contained in 49 C.F.R. 571.111 in effect at the time of manufacture, one at each side, firmly attached to the outside of the motor vehicle, and so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear, along both sides of the vehicle; provided, however, that only one outside mirror shall be required, which shall be on the driver's side, on a commercial motor vehicle which is so constructed that the driver has a view to the rear by means of an interior mirror.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-306 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-306
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic 40-6-306
Status: in_force

Every person operating a farm use vehicle shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter except as to special regulations in this part and except as to the provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.
O.C.G.A. § 40-13-29 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 13 / Section 40-13-29
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-13-29
Status: in_force

In all counties except those having city, county, or state courts, the judge of the probate court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all traffic misdemeanor cases originating in the county outside of municipal corporations, and the judge of the municipal court in each municipal corporation shall have exclusive jurisdiction of traffic misdemeanor cases originating inside the corporate limits of municipalities.
O.C.G.A. § 40-8-131 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 40-8-131
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-8-131
Status: in_force

Any vehicle suspected of being operated in violation of this part may be the subject of an inspection conducted by an officer of the Georgia State Patrol who has reason to believe such violation is occurring, without the necessity of obtaining a warrant to permit such inspection.
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-63 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 40-2-63
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-2-63
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall mail to the local tag agents special and distinctive license plates for the elected sheriffs in the counties of this state on or before the owner's registration period of each sheriff. The sheriffs shall make application with the local tag agent and shall pay a fee of $25.00. Special sheriffs' license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be renewed annually, and revalidation decals shall be issued upon compliance with the laws relating to registration and licensing and upon payment of an additional registration fee of $25.00 which shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34 . License plates shall be issued by the local tag agents upon proper application and in accordance with the terms of Article 2 of this chapter. Only one special and distinctive license plate shall be issued to each elected sheriff; however, a sheriff may choose to use the sheriff's distinctive license plate either on the law enforcement vehicle assigned to such sheriff or on his or her personal vehicle.
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-148-2 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 40-5-148-2
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-5-148.2
Status: in_force

If an individual is a resident of another state while that other state is prohibited from issuing commercial drivers' licenses pursuant to 49 C.F.R. Section 384.405 , that individual is eligible to obtain a nonresident commercial driver's license. The individual shall provide the information specified in Code Section 40-5-149 . The department shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement this Code section within 90 days of being notified that a state will be prohibited from issuing commercial drivers' licenses.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-370 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-370
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-370
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter and the definitions contained in Code Section 40-1-1 shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all counties and municipalities therein, and no local authority shall enact or enforce any ordinance on a matter covered by the provisions of this chapter except as expressly authorized in Code Sections 40-6-371 and 40-6-372 .
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-148 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 40-5-148
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-5-148
Status: in_force

The department may issue a nonresident commercial driver's license to a resident of a foreign jurisdiction if the United States Secretary of Transportation has determined that the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards of the foreign jurisdiction do not meet the testing standards established in 49 C.F.R. Part 383 . The word “nonresident” must appear on the face of the nonresident commercial driver's license. An applicant must surrender any nonresident commercial driver's license issued by another state. Prior to issuing a nonresident commercial driver's license, the department must establish the practical capability of revoking, suspending, and canceling the nonresident commercial driver's license and disqualifying that person from driving a commercial motor vehicle under the same conditions applicable to the commercial driver's license issued to a resident of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-6 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 40-5-6
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-5-6
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any person applies for or requests the issuance, reissuance, or renewal of any class of driver's license or personal identification card, the department shall furnish such person with a form, sufficient under Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 44, the “Georgia Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act,” for the gift of all or part of the donor's body conditioned upon the donor's death. If any such person, legally authorized to execute such a gift as provided for pursuant to Code Section 44-5-142 , desires to execute a gift, the department shall provide such person with appropriate assistance and the presence of the legally required number of witnesses.

(a) Whenever any person applies for or requests the issuance, reissuance, or renewal of any class of driver's license or personal identification card, the department shall furnish such person with a form, sufficient under Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 44, the “Georgia Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act,” for the gift of all or part of the donor's body conditioned upon the donor's death. If any such person, legally authorized to execute such a gift as provided for pursuant to Code Section 44-5-142 , desires to execute a gift, the department shall provide such person with appropriate assistance and the presence of the legally required number of witnesses.

(b) A notation shall be affixed to or made a part of every driver's license and personal identification card issued in this state indicating whether or not the licensee or cardholder has executed, under Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 44, the “Georgia Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act,” a gift, by will or otherwise, of all or part of his or her body conditioned upon the donor's death.

(b) A notation shall be affixed to or made a part of every driver's license and personal identification card issued in this state indicating whether or not the licensee or cardholder has executed, under Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 44, the “Georgia Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act,” a gift, by will or otherwise, of all or part of his or her body conditioned upon the donor's death.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-10-1 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-10-1
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-10.1
Status: in_force

No motor carrier subject to the financial responsibility requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or any successor agency, as contained in 49 C.F.R. Part 387 , shall operate any motor vehicle upon the highways of this state until such motor carrier has obtained and has in effect the minimum levels of financial responsibility prescribed by such federal regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-134 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 40-2-134
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-2-134
Status: in_force

Certified law enforcement officers appointed by the commissioner are authorized to enforce the laws of this state relating to the licensing and registration of motor vehicles and are endowed with all the powers of a police officer of this state when engaged in the enforcement of said laws.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-55 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-55
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-55
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter relating to operating a vehicle on a roadway, where a bicycle lane is provided on the roadway, the operator of a motor vehicle shall yield to a person operating a bicycle in a bicycle lane.
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-10 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 40-5-10
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-5-10
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish standards for approval of curriculum for a driver education training course, provided that such course shall be designed to educate young drivers about safe driving practices and the traffic laws of this state and to train young drivers in the safe operation of motor vehicles.

(a) The department shall establish standards for approval of curriculum for a driver education training course, provided that such course shall be designed to educate young drivers about safe driving practices and the traffic laws of this state and to train young drivers in the safe operation of motor vehicles.

(b) The department shall provide for the approval of similar courses from other states to satisfy the requirements of this chapter relating to driver education training courses for any child moving into this state within nine months of his or her sixteenth birthday when the child's parent is in the active military service of the United States.

(b) The department shall provide for the approval of similar courses from other states to satisfy the requirements of this chapter relating to driver education training courses for any child moving into this state within nine months of his or her sixteenth birthday when the child's parent is in the active military service of the United States.

(c) Driver education training courses may be offered: (1) By the department, a driver training school, a public or private high school, or a home education instructor; and (2) Through in-person instruction, online courses, or remote participation platforms provided by in-person instruction providers.

(c) Driver education training courses may be offered:

(1) By the department, a driver training school, a public or private high school, or a home education instructor; and

(1) By the department, a driver training school, a public or private high school, or a home education instructor; and

(2) Through in-person instruction, online courses, or remote participation platforms provided by in-person instruction providers.

(2) Through in-person instruction, online courses, or remote participation platforms provided by in-person instruction providers.

(d) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section.

(d) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-230 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-230
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-230
Status: in_force

A peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall have sole responsibility for any equipment, such as a GPS system or other special equipment, that is put in or on the vehicle to monitor or facilitate the car-sharing transaction and shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the shared vehicle owner for any damage to or theft of such equipment during the car-sharing period not caused by such owner. The peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall have the right to seek indemnity from the shared vehicle driver for any loss or damage to such equipment that occurs during the car-sharing period.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-90 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-90
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-90
Status: in_force

(a) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device specifically applicable to him, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

(a) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device specifically applicable to him, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

(b) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic and pedestrian control signals as provided in Code Sections 40-6-21 and 40-6-22 .

(b) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic and pedestrian control signals as provided in Code Sections 40-6-21 and 40-6-22 .

(c) At all other places, pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter.

(c) At all other places, pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-191 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-191
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-191
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that it is in the public interest to provide uniform administration and parity among ride share network services, transportation referral services, and transportation referral service providers, including taxi services, that operate in this state for the safety and protection of the public. The General Assembly fully occupies and preempts the entire field of administration and regulation over ride share network services, transportation referral services, transportation referral service providers, and taxi services as governed by this part; provided, however, that the governing authority of any county or municipal airport shall be authorized to regulate any ride share network service, transportation referral service, transportation referral service provider, and taxi service consistent with the process used for limousine carriers, as set forth in Code Section 40-1-162 , who are doing business at any such airport and may establish fees as part of such regulation process; provided, further, that such fees shall not exceed the airport's approximate cost of permitting and regulating ride share network services, transportation referral services, transportation referral service providers, and taxi services; and provided, further, that such governing authorities of such airports shall accept a for-hire license endorsement or private background check certification pursuant to Code Section 40-5-39 as adequate evidence of sufficient criminal background investigations and shall not require any fee for any further criminal background investigation; and provided, further, that local governments may maintain certificates of public necessity and convenience and medallion requirements and company requirements for taxi services as provided in this part and may establish maximum fares for taxi services. The list of ride share network services, transportation referral services, transportation referral service providers, and taxi services on the website of the department shall be sufficient evidence that such services have licenses issued by the department.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-111 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-111
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-111
Status: in_force

When an application for a motor carrier certificate under this part has been in whole or in part denied by the commissioner, or has been granted by the commissioner, and the order of the commissioner granting same has been quashed or set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction, a new application by the same petitioner or applicant therefor shall not be again considered by the department within three months from the date of the order denying the same or the judgment of the court quashing or setting aside the order.
O.C.G.A. § 40-14-10 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 40-14-10
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-14-10
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for speed detection devices to be used in any county or municipality or on any campus for which a permit authorizing such use has not been issued or for which a permit authorizing such use has been suspended or revoked and not reissued. It shall be unlawful for any official of such county, municipality, college, or university to order such speed detection devices to be used. It shall be unlawful for any law enforcement officer of any such county, municipality, college, or university to use any such speed detection devices. Any such official or law enforcement officer violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 40-4-20 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 40-4-20
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-4-20
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Falsify” includes alter or forge.

(1) “Falsify” includes alter or forge.

(2) “Identification number” means an identifying number, serial number, engine number, or other distinguishing number or mark placed on a vehicle or engine by its manufacturer or by authority of the commissioner or in accordance with the laws of another state or country.

(2) “Identification number” means an identifying number, serial number, engine number, or other distinguishing number or mark placed on a vehicle or engine by its manufacturer or by authority of the commissioner or in accordance with the laws of another state or country.

(3) “Remove” includes deface or destroy.

(3) “Remove” includes deface or destroy.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-224 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-224
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-224
Status: in_force

State and local authorities shall honor visitors' out-of-state handicapped license plates or persons with disabilities license plates and similar special parking permits on the same basis as license plates for persons with disabilities and special parking permits issued within this state.
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-88-1 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 40-2-88-1
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-2-88.1
Status: in_force

On and after January 1, 2018, the commissioner shall require any applicant for a commercial vehicle registration under the International Registration Plan to submit such application electronically. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations which provide for denial of an application, which shall include the denial of registration to applicants previously prohibited by any federal or state agency from operating interstate or intrastate.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-4 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-4
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-4
Status: in_force

No person owning, operating, or using a motor vehicle in this state shall knowingly affix or attach to any part of such motor vehicle any sticker, decal, emblem, or other device containing profane or lewd words describing sexual acts, excretory functions, or parts of the human body. Any person who violates any part of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-200 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-200
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-200
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder.

(b) Except when otherwise provided by local ordinance, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way roadway shall be stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder or with its left-hand wheels within 12 inches of the left-hand curb or as close as practicable to the left edge of the left-hand shoulder.

(b) Except when otherwise provided by local ordinance, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way roadway shall be stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder or with its left-hand wheels within 12 inches of the left-hand curb or as close as practicable to the left edge of the left-hand shoulder.

(c) Local authorities may by ordinance permit angle parking on any roadway, except that angle parking shall not be permitted on any federal-aid or state highway unless the Department of Transportation has determined that the roadway is of sufficient width to permit angle parking without interfering with the free movement of traffic.

(c) Local authorities may by ordinance permit angle parking on any roadway, except that angle parking shall not be permitted on any federal-aid or state highway unless the Department of Transportation has determined that the roadway is of sufficient width to permit angle parking without interfering with the free movement of traffic.

(d) The department, with respect to highways under its jurisdiction, may place signs prohibiting, restricting, or limiting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on any highway where, in its opinion, as evidenced by resolution or order entered in its minutes, such stopping, standing, or parking is dangerous to those using the highway or where the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles would unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic thereon. Such signs shall be official signs, and no person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle in violation of the restrictions on such signs.

(d) The department, with respect to highways under its jurisdiction, may place signs prohibiting, restricting, or limiting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on any highway where, in its opinion, as evidenced by resolution or order entered in its minutes, such stopping, standing, or parking is dangerous to those using the highway or where the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles would unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic thereon. Such signs shall be official signs, and no person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle in violation of the restrictions on such signs.
O.C.G.A. § 40-3-51 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 40-3-51
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-3-51
Status: in_force

If the owner creates a security interest in a vehicle:

(1) The owner shall immediately execute the application in the space provided therefor on the certificate of title or on a separate form that the commissioner prescribes, naming the holder of the security interest on the certificate and showing the name and address of the security interest holder, and shall cause the certificate, the application, and the required fee to be delivered to the security interest holder;

(1) The owner shall immediately execute the application in the space provided therefor on the certificate of title or on a separate form that the commissioner prescribes, naming the holder of the security interest on the certificate and showing the name and address of the security interest holder, and shall cause the certificate, the application, and the required fee to be delivered to the security interest holder;

(2) The security interest holder shall immediately cause the certificate of title and application and the required fee to be mailed or delivered to the commissioner or the commissioner's appropriate authorized county tag agent within 30 days of the date of creation of the security interest or lien. If the certificate of title and application and the required fee are not mailed or delivered within such time, the lien or security interest holder shall be required to pay a $10.00 penalty in addition to the ordinary title fee provided for by this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the party submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of initial rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent for the issuance of title. If the documents are not properly resubmitted within the 60 day period, there shall be an additional $10.00 penalty assessed, and the owner of the vehicle shall be required to remove immediately the license plate of the vehicle and return same to the commissioner or authorized county tag agent. The license plate shall be deemed to have expired at 12:00 Midnight of the sixtieth day following the initial rejection of the documents, if the documents have not been resubmitted as required under this paragraph; and

(2) The security interest holder shall immediately cause the certificate of title and application and the required fee to be mailed or delivered to the commissioner or the commissioner's appropriate authorized county tag agent within 30 days of the date of creation of the security interest or lien. If the certificate of title and application and the required fee are not mailed or delivered within such time, the lien or security interest holder shall be required to pay a $10.00 penalty in addition to the ordinary title fee provided for by this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the party submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of initial rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent for the issuance of title. If the documents are not properly resubmitted within the 60 day period, there shall be an additional $10.00 penalty assessed, and the owner of the vehicle shall be required to remove immediately the license plate of the vehicle and return same to the commissioner or authorized county tag agent. The license plate shall be deemed to have expired at 12:00 Midnight of the sixtieth day following the initial rejection of the documents, if the documents have not been resubmitted as required under this paragraph; and

(3) Upon receipt of the certificate of title, the application, and the required fee, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized county tag agent shall issue a new certificate containing the name and address of the holder of the security interest and of holders of previous unreleased security interests and liens, if any, and shall mail the certificate to the first holder on it. If more than one holder is named on the certificate, the first holder shall comply with subsection (b) of Code Section 40-3-26 in regard to notifying other holders of the content of the certificate.

(3) Upon receipt of the certificate of title, the application, and the required fee, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized county tag agent shall issue a new certificate containing the name and address of the holder of the security interest and of holders of previous unreleased security interests and liens, if any, and shall mail the certificate to the first holder on it. If more than one holder is named on the certificate, the first holder shall comply with subsection (b) of Code Section 40-3-26 in regard to notifying other holders of the content of the certificate.
O.C.G.A. § 40-3-30 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 40-3-30
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-3-30
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the reasons set forth in Code Section 40-3-29 , no application shall be accepted and no certificate of title shall be issued to any motor vehicle which was not manufactured to comply with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C.A. Section 30101, et seq., unless and until the United States Customs Service or the United States Department of Transportation has certified that the motor vehicle complies with such applicable federal standards and unless all documents required by the commissioner for processing an application for a certificate of registration or title are printed and filled out in the English language or are accompanied by an English translation.

(a) In addition to the reasons set forth in Code Section 40-3-29 , no application shall be accepted and no certificate of title shall be issued to any motor vehicle which was not manufactured to comply with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C.A. Section 30101, et seq., unless and until the United States Customs Service or the United States Department of Transportation has certified that the motor vehicle complies with such applicable federal standards and unless all documents required by the commissioner for processing an application for a certificate of registration or title are printed and filled out in the English language or are accompanied by an English translation.

(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of title for such motor vehicles first titled in Georgia that have a manufactured date that is 25 years or older at the time of application. Certification of compliance shall only be required at the time of application for the issuance of the initial Georgia certificate of title.

(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of title for such motor vehicles first titled in Georgia that have a manufactured date that is 25 years or older at the time of application. Certification of compliance shall only be required at the time of application for the issuance of the initial Georgia certificate of title.

(c) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of title for former military motor vehicles that are less than 25 years old and manufactured for the United States military.

(c) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of title for former military motor vehicles that are less than 25 years old and manufactured for the United States military.

(d) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of title for converted motor vehicles as such term is defined in Code Section 40-3-30.1 .

(d) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of title for converted motor vehicles as such term is defined in Code Section 40-3-30.1 .
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-65 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 40-5-65
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-5-65
Status: in_force

Any resident or nonresident whose driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state has been suspended or revoked as provided in this chapter shall not operate a motor vehicle in this state under a license or permit issued by any other jurisdiction or otherwise during such suspension or after such revocation until the license is restored when and as permitted under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-172 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 40-5-172
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-5-172
Status: in_force

(a) An identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a permanent disability for a period of eight years and shall be renewable on the applicant's birthday in the seventh year following such issuance. Such identification cards shall be issued to persons: (1) With obvious permanent disabilities without further verification of disability; and (2) With disabilities which are not obvious upon presentation of the current sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such permanent disability. A current affidavit shall be presented at each request for renewal.

(a) An identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a permanent disability for a period of eight years and shall be renewable on the applicant's birthday in the seventh year following such issuance. Such identification cards shall be issued to persons:

(1) With obvious permanent disabilities without further verification of disability; and

(1) With obvious permanent disabilities without further verification of disability; and

(2) With disabilities which are not obvious upon presentation of the current sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such permanent disability. A current affidavit shall be presented at each request for renewal.

(2) With disabilities which are not obvious upon presentation of the current sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such permanent disability. A current affidavit shall be presented at each request for renewal.

(b) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a temporary disability upon presentation of a sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such disability and estimating the duration of such disability. Such identification cards shall be issued for periods of six months. A current affidavit of a medical doctor attesting to the continuance of such disability shall be presented at each request for renewal thereafter.

(b) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a temporary disability upon presentation of a sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such disability and estimating the duration of such disability. Such identification cards shall be issued for periods of six months. A current affidavit of a medical doctor attesting to the continuance of such disability shall be presented at each request for renewal thereafter.

(c) The commissioner may by rule authorize renewal of an identification card issued to a person with a permanent disability by means other than personal appearance. No further documentation of such person's disability shall be required for such renewal.

(c) The commissioner may by rule authorize renewal of an identification card issued to a person with a permanent disability by means other than personal appearance. No further documentation of such person's disability shall be required for such renewal.
O.C.G.A. § 40-3-90 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 40-3-90
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-3-90
Status: in_force

A person who, with fraudulent intent:

(1) Alters, forges, or counterfeits a certificate of title;

(1) Alters, forges, or counterfeits a certificate of title;

(2) Alters or forges an assignment of a certificate of title or an assignment or release of a security interest on a certificate of title or a form the commissioner prescribed;

(2) Alters or forges an assignment of a certificate of title or an assignment or release of a security interest on a certificate of title or a form the commissioner prescribed;

(3) Has possession of or uses a certificate of title knowing it to have been altered, forged, or counterfeited;

(3) Has possession of or uses a certificate of title knowing it to have been altered, forged, or counterfeited;

(4) Uses a false or fictitious name or address or makes a material false statement, or fails to disclose a security interest, or conceals any other material fact in an application for a certificate of title;

(4) Uses a false or fictitious name or address or makes a material false statement, or fails to disclose a security interest, or conceals any other material fact in an application for a certificate of title;

(5) Alters or forges a notice of a transaction concerning a security interest or lien reflected on the certificate of title as provided by Code Section 40-3-27 ;

(5) Alters or forges a notice of a transaction concerning a security interest or lien reflected on the certificate of title as provided by Code Section 40-3-27 ;

(6) Knowingly falsifies any information on the statement required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-3-36 ; or

(6) Knowingly falsifies any information on the statement required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-3-36 ; or

(7) Willfully violates any other provision of this chapter after having previously violated the same or any other provision of this chapter and having been convicted of that act in a court of competent jurisdiction shall be guilty of a felony.

(7) Willfully violates any other provision of this chapter after having previously violated the same or any other provision of this chapter and having been convicted of that act in a court of competent jurisdiction

shall be guilty of a felony.
O.C.G.A. § 40-14-4 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 40-14-4
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-14-4
Status: in_force

No state, county, municipal, or campus law enforcement agency may use speed detection devices unless the agency possesses a license in compliance with Federal Communications Commission rules, and unless each device, before being placed in service and annually after being placed in service, is certified for compliance by a technician possessing a certification as required by the Department of Public Safety.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391-3 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-391-3
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-391.3
Status: in_force

A school bus driver licensed pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 5 of this title shall upon a conviction of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 while driving a school bus be punished by imprisonment for a period of not less than one year nor more than five years or by a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-110 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 40-2-110
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-2-110
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “motor truck” means any motor vehicle having a gross weight of 18,000 pounds or over which is designed and used for the transportation of merchandise or freight.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-229 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-229
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-229
Status: in_force

(a) A peer-to-peer car-sharing program may not enter into a car-sharing program agreement with a driver unless the driver who will operate the shared vehicle: (1) Holds a driver's license issued under Code Section 40-5-28 that authorizes the driver to operate vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle; (2) Is a nonresident who: (A) Has a driver's license issued by the state or country of such driver's residence that authorizes such driver in that state or country to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle; and (B) Is at least the same age as that required of a Georgia resident to drive; or (3) Otherwise is specifically authorized by the Department of Driver Services to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle.

(a) A peer-to-peer car-sharing program may not enter into a car-sharing program agreement with a driver unless the driver who will operate the shared vehicle:

(1) Holds a driver's license issued under Code Section 40-5-28 that authorizes the driver to operate vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle;

(1) Holds a driver's license issued under Code Section 40-5-28 that authorizes the driver to operate vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle;

(2) Is a nonresident who: (A) Has a driver's license issued by the state or country of such driver's residence that authorizes such driver in that state or country to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle; and (B) Is at least the same age as that required of a Georgia resident to drive; or

(2) Is a nonresident who:

(A) Has a driver's license issued by the state or country of such driver's residence that authorizes such driver in that state or country to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle; and

(A) Has a driver's license issued by the state or country of such driver's residence that authorizes such driver in that state or country to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle; and

(B) Is at least the same age as that required of a Georgia resident to drive; or

(B) Is at least the same age as that required of a Georgia resident to drive; or

(3) Otherwise is specifically authorized by the Department of Driver Services to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle.

(3) Otherwise is specifically authorized by the Department of Driver Services to drive vehicles of the class of the shared vehicle.

(b) A peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall keep a record of the: (1) Name and address of the shared vehicle driver; (2) Driver's license number of the shared vehicle driver and each other person, if any, who will operate the shared vehicle; and (3) Date and place of issuance of the driver's license.

(b) A peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall keep a record of the:

(1) Name and address of the shared vehicle driver;

(1) Name and address of the shared vehicle driver;

(2) Driver's license number of the shared vehicle driver and each other person, if any, who will operate the shared vehicle; and

(2) Driver's license number of the shared vehicle driver and each other person, if any, who will operate the shared vehicle; and

(3) Date and place of issuance of the driver's license.

(3) Date and place of issuance of the driver's license.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-102 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-102
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-102
Status: in_force

(a) No motor carrier of passengers or household goods shall, except as otherwise provided in this part, operate without first obtaining from the commissioner a certificate or permit.

(a) No motor carrier of passengers or household goods shall, except as otherwise provided in this part, operate without first obtaining from the commissioner a certificate or permit.

(b) Before a motor carrier may enter into any contract for the transportation of passengers, the motor carrier shall provide to all parties to the agreement a copy of the motor carrier's proof of legally required minimum insurance coverage and a valid certification number demonstrating that the motor carrier is currently certified by the commissioner, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or any other similarly required certifying agency. Any contract entered into in violation of this Code section shall be void and unenforceable.

(b) Before a motor carrier may enter into any contract for the transportation of passengers, the motor carrier shall provide to all parties to the agreement a copy of the motor carrier's proof of legally required minimum insurance coverage and a valid certification number demonstrating that the motor carrier is currently certified by the commissioner, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or any other similarly required certifying agency. Any contract entered into in violation of this Code section shall be void and unenforceable.
O.C.G.A. § 40-13-1 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 13 / Section 40-13-1
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-13-1
Status: in_force

The commissioner of driver services shall develop a uniform traffic citation and complaint form for use by all law enforcement officers who are empowered to enforce the traffic laws and ordinances in effect in this state. Such form shall serve as the citation, summons, accusation, or other instrument of prosecution of the offense or offenses for which the accused is charged, and as the record of the disposition of the matter by the court before which the accused is brought, and shall contain such other matter as the commissioner shall provide. Each such form shall have a unique identifying number which shall serve as the docket number for the court having jurisdiction of the accused.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-153 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-153
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-153
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall prescribe the form of the application for a limousine carrier certificate and shall prescribe such reasonable requirements as to notice, publication, proof of service, maintenance of adequate liability insurance coverage, and information as may, in its judgment, be necessary and may establish fees as part of such certificate process.

(a) The department shall prescribe the form of the application for a limousine carrier certificate and shall prescribe such reasonable requirements as to notice, publication, proof of service, maintenance of adequate liability insurance coverage, and information as may, in its judgment, be necessary and may establish fees as part of such certificate process.

(b) A limousine carrier certificate shall be issued to any qualified applicant, provided that such applicant is a limousine carrier business domiciled in this state, authorizing the operations covered by the application if it is found that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to perform properly the service and conform to the provisions of this part and the rules and regulations of the department and has not been convicted of any felony as such violation or violations are related to the operation of a motor vehicle.

(b) A limousine carrier certificate shall be issued to any qualified applicant, provided that such applicant is a limousine carrier business domiciled in this state, authorizing the operations covered by the application if it is found that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to perform properly the service and conform to the provisions of this part and the rules and regulations of the department and has not been convicted of any felony as such violation or violations are related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
O.C.G.A. § 40-3-28 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 40-3-28
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-3-28
Status: in_force

If the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized county tag agent is not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle or that there are no undisclosed security interests in it, the commissioner or authorized county tag agent may register the vehicle, but shall either: (1) withhold issuance of a certificate of title until the applicant presents documents reasonably sufficient to satisfy the commissioner or authorized county tag agent as to the applicant's ownership of the vehicle and that there are no undisclosed security interests in it; or (2) as a condition of issuing a certificate of title, require the applicant to file with the commissioner or authorized county tag agent a bond in the form prescribed by the commissioner and executed by the applicant and by a bonding, surety, or insurance company licensed to do business in Georgia. The bond shall be in an amount equal to the value of the vehicle as determined by the commissioner or authorized county tag agent and payable to the commissioner for the benefit of any prior owner, lienholder, or security interest holder, and any subsequent purchaser of the vehicle or person acquiring any security interest or lien on it, and their respective successors in interest, against any expense, loss, or damage, by reason of the issuance of the certificate of title of the vehicle or on account of any defect in or undisclosed security interest upon the right, title, and interest of the applicant in and to the vehicle. The commissioner shall have a right of action to recover on the bond for any breach of its conditions, but the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall not exceed the amount of the bond. The bond shall expire at the end of four years unless the commissioner or authorized county tag agent has been notified of a breach of a condition of the bond.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-2 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-2
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-2
Status: in_force

No person shall fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any law enforcement officer or firefighter, nonsworn employee or volunteer authorized under Code Section 35-1-11 , or individual designated under Code Section 20-2-1131 with the authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic.
O.C.G.A. § 40-3-57 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 40-3-57
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-3-57
Status: in_force

The holder of any security interest or of any lien named in a certificate of title shall, on written request of the owner, or of another holder of any security interest or lien named in the certificate, or of an interested third party, or of the commissioner, disclose any pertinent information as to the security interest, the security agreement, and the debt secured thereby, and the lien and the amount for which it is claimed.
O.C.G.A. § 40-12-8 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 12 / Section 40-12-8
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-12-8
Status: in_force

If any person upon whom service of process is authorized by this chapter shall die, or be or become insane, or shall not be sui juris, service shall be made upon his administrator, executor, guardian, or other personal representative in the manner prescribed in this chapter, if such administrator, executor, guardian, or personal representative is not a resident of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-115 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-115
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-115
Status: in_force

A motor carrier of passengers may discontinue its entire service on any route upon 30 days' published notice to be prescribed by the department, and thereupon its certificate therefor shall be canceled. A motor carrier of passengers may discontinue any part of its service on any route upon 30 days' published notice, subject, however, to the right of the department to withdraw its certificate for such route if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such diminished service is not adequate or is no longer compatible with the public interest.
O.C.G.A. § 40-13-2-1 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 13 / Section 40-13-2-1
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-13-2.1
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is issued a citation as provided in this chapter or Code Section 17-6-11 , relating to display of driver's license in lieu of bail, shall sign the citation to acknowledge receipt of the citation and of his or her obligation to appear for trial. The officer shall advise the person that signing the citation is not an admission of guilt and that failure to sign will result in the person having to post a cash bond. If the person refuses to sign the citation, it shall constitute reasonable cause to believe that the person will not appear at trial and the officer may bring the person before a judicial officer or traffic violations bureau to post a bond as is otherwise provided by law.

(a) A person who is issued a citation as provided in this chapter or Code Section 17-6-11 , relating to display of driver's license in lieu of bail, shall sign the citation to acknowledge receipt of the citation and of his or her obligation to appear for trial. The officer shall advise the person that signing the citation is not an admission of guilt and that failure to sign will result in the person having to post a cash bond. If the person refuses to sign the citation, it shall constitute reasonable cause to believe that the person will not appear at trial and the officer may bring the person before a judicial officer or traffic violations bureau to post a bond as is otherwise provided by law.

(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 17-6-11 shall not apply to a person in possession of a driver's license issued by a state or foreign country or political subdivision of a foreign country that has not entered into a reciprocal agreement regarding the operation of motor vehicles with this state as provided in Chapter 5 of Title 40, which provides for the suspension of a driver's license by the other state or foreign country or political subdivision of a foreign country of a person who fails to appear for trial of a traffic offense committed in this state.

(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 17-6-11 shall not apply to a person in possession of a driver's license issued by a state or foreign country or political subdivision of a foreign country that has not entered into a reciprocal agreement regarding the operation of motor vehicles with this state as provided in Chapter 5 of Title 40, which provides for the suspension of a driver's license by the other state or foreign country or political subdivision of a foreign country of a person who fails to appear for trial of a traffic offense committed in this state.

(c) The signature of any person to whom a citation is issued may be captured electronically.

(c) The signature of any person to whom a citation is issued may be captured electronically.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-311 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-311
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-311
Status: in_force

(a) A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto; and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.

(a) A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto; and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.

(b) A person shall ride upon a motorcycle equipped with handlebars for directional control only by sitting astride the seat, facing forward, and with one leg on either side of the motorcycle.

(b) A person shall ride upon a motorcycle equipped with handlebars for directional control only by sitting astride the seat, facing forward, and with one leg on either side of the motorcycle.

(c) No person shall operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle, or other article which prevents him from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

(c) No person shall operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle, or other article which prevents him from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

(d) No operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.

(d) No operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.

(e) No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he shall wear some type of footwear in addition to or other than socks.

(e) No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he shall wear some type of footwear in addition to or other than socks.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-231 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-231
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-231
Status: in_force

(a) At the time a vehicle owner registers as a shared vehicle owner on a peer-to-peer car-sharing program and before the shared vehicle owner makes the vehicle available for sharing on such program, the peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall: (1) Verify that the shared vehicle does not have any safety recalls on the vehicle for which the repairs have not been made; and (2) Notify the shared vehicle owner of the requirements under subsection (b) of this Code section.

(a) At the time a vehicle owner registers as a shared vehicle owner on a peer-to-peer car-sharing program and before the shared vehicle owner makes the vehicle available for sharing on such program, the peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall:

(1) Verify that the shared vehicle does not have any safety recalls on the vehicle for which the repairs have not been made; and

(1) Verify that the shared vehicle does not have any safety recalls on the vehicle for which the repairs have not been made; and

(2) Notify the shared vehicle owner of the requirements under subsection (b) of this Code section.

(2) Notify the shared vehicle owner of the requirements under subsection (b) of this Code section.

(b)(1) If the shared vehicle owner has received an actual notice of a safety recall on the vehicle, a shared vehicle owner may not make a vehicle available as a shared vehicle on a peer-to-peer car-sharing program unless and until such safety recall repair has been made. (2) If a shared vehicle owner receives an actual notice of a safety recall on a shared vehicle while the shared vehicle is made available on the peer-to-peer car-sharing program, the shared vehicle owner shall remove such shared vehicle as available on the peer-to-peer car-sharing program, as soon as practicably possible after receiving the notice of the safety recall and until the safety recall repair has been made. (3) If a shared vehicle owner receives an actual notice of a safety recall while the shared vehicle is being used in the possession of a shared vehicle driver, as soon as practicably possible after receiving such notice of the safety recall, the shared vehicle owner shall notify the peer-to-peer car-sharing program regarding such safety recall so that the shared vehicle owner may address the safety recall repair.

(b)(1) If the shared vehicle owner has received an actual notice of a safety recall on the vehicle, a shared vehicle owner may not make a vehicle available as a shared vehicle on a peer-to-peer car-sharing program unless and until such safety recall repair has been made.

(b)(1) If the shared vehicle owner has received an actual notice of a safety recall on the vehicle, a shared vehicle owner may not make a vehicle available as a shared vehicle on a peer-to-peer car-sharing program unless and until such safety recall repair has been made.

(2) If a shared vehicle owner receives an actual notice of a safety recall on a shared vehicle while the shared vehicle is made available on the peer-to-peer car-sharing program, the shared vehicle owner shall remove such shared vehicle as available on the peer-to-peer car-sharing program, as soon as practicably possible after receiving the notice of the safety recall and until the safety recall repair has been made.

(2) If a shared vehicle owner receives an actual notice of a safety recall on a shared vehicle while the shared vehicle is made available on the peer-to-peer car-sharing program, the shared vehicle owner shall remove such shared vehicle as available on the peer-to-peer car-sharing program, as soon as practicably possible after receiving the notice of the safety recall and until the safety recall repair has been made.

(3) If a shared vehicle owner receives an actual notice of a safety recall while the shared vehicle is being used in the possession of a shared vehicle driver, as soon as practicably possible after receiving such notice of the safety recall, the shared vehicle owner shall notify the peer-to-peer car-sharing program regarding such safety recall so that the shared vehicle owner may address the safety recall repair.

(3) If a shared vehicle owner receives an actual notice of a safety recall while the shared vehicle is being used in the possession of a shared vehicle driver, as soon as practicably possible after receiving such notice of the safety recall, the shared vehicle owner shall notify the peer-to-peer car-sharing program regarding such safety recall so that the shared vehicle owner may address the safety recall repair.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-70 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-70
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-70
Status: in_force

(a) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right, provided that when a vehicle approaches or enters an intersection with no stop signs or other traffic-control devices from a highway that terminates at the intersection, the driver of that vehicle shall yield the right of way to the other vehicle, whether the latter vehicle be on such driver's right or left. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection with a traffic light in unactivated dark mode, the driver of each vehicle shall be required to stop in the same manner as if a stop sign were facing in each direction at the intersection. Drivers shall not be required to stop if the traffic signal is properly signed as a pedestrian hybrid beacon or ramp meter and operating in the unactivated dark mode. When a flashing indication is given, the driver shall stop for the flashing red signal and exhibit caution while passing through a flashing yellow indication.

(a) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right, provided that when a vehicle approaches or enters an intersection with no stop signs or other traffic-control devices from a highway that terminates at the intersection, the driver of that vehicle shall yield the right of way to the other vehicle, whether the latter vehicle be on such driver's right or left. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection with a traffic light in unactivated dark mode, the driver of each vehicle shall be required to stop in the same manner as if a stop sign were facing in each direction at the intersection. Drivers shall not be required to stop if the traffic signal is properly signed as a pedestrian hybrid beacon or ramp meter and operating in the unactivated dark mode. When a flashing indication is given, the driver shall stop for the flashing red signal and exhibit caution while passing through a flashing yellow indication.

(b) The right of way rule declared in subsection (a) of this Code section is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this chapter.

(b) The right of way rule declared in subsection (a) of this Code section is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 40-10-9 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 10 / Section 40-10-9
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-10-9
Status: in_force

The governing authorities of the various counties and municipalities are empowered to contract with the state, federal, and other local public and private agencies and organizations and exercise other necessary powers to participate to the fullest extent possible in the highway safety programs of this state, the National Highway Safety Act of 1966, and similar federal programs of highway safety.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-204 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-204
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-204
Status: in_force

Code Sections 40-6-200 , 40-6-202 , and 40-6-203 shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle which is disabled while on the roadway in such a manner and to such extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving such disabled vehicle in such position.
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-73 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 40-5-73
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-5-73
Status: in_force

The provisions of Code Sections 40-5-70 , 40-6-10 , and 40-6-11 shall not be applicable to persons operating vehicles which are not required to be registered or licensed in this state.
O.C.G.A. § 40-9-8 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 9 / Section 40-9-8
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-9-8
Status: in_force

Any person whose driver's license or nonresident's operating privilege has been suspended under this chapter and who, during such suspension, drives any motor vehicle upon any highway, except where permitted under this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five days nor more than six months and there may be imposed in addition thereto a fine of not more than $500.00.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-374 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-374
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-374
Status: repealed

Local authorities shall use the following wording or similar wording in adopting by reference the provisions of this chapter or the definitions contained in Code Section 40-1-1 :

(Municipality or County) of _____

Ordinance _____ number

An ordinance adopting the Georgia Uniform Rules of the Road, Code Sections [ _____ to _____ (except for Code Sections _____ )] of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, to regulate traffic upon the public streets of the (Municipality or County) of _____ and repealing ordinance number _____ and all other ordinances and sections of ordinances in conflict herewith.

It is ordained by _____ as follows:

Section 1. Adoption by reference. Pursuant to Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Code Sections 40-6-372 through 40-6-376 , Code Sections [ _____ to _____ (except for Code Sections _____ )] of that chapter known as the Uniform Rules of the Road and the definitions contained in Code Section 40-1-1 are hereby adopted as and for the traffic regulations of this (Municipality or County) with like effect as if recited herein.

Section 2. Penalties. Unless another penalty is expressly provided by law, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more than _____ dollars or by imprisonment for not more than _____ days or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 3. Repeal. The (existing ordinances covering the same matters as embraced in this ordinance) are hereby repealed and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 4. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect from and after the _____ day of _____, _____.
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-156 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 40-5-156
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-5-156
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 40-14-20 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 40-14-20
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-14-20
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Governing authority ” means any county, municipality, or consolidated government.

(1) “ Governing authority ” means any county, municipality, or consolidated government.

(2) “Recorded images” has the meaning provided in subparagraph (f)(1)(B) of Code Section 40-6-20 .

(2) “Recorded images” has the meaning provided in subparagraph (f)(1)(B) of Code Section 40-6-20 .

(3) “Traffic-control signal monitoring device” has the meaning provided in subparagraph (f)(1)(C) of Code Section 40-6-20 .

(3) “Traffic-control signal monitoring device” has the meaning provided in subparagraph (f)(1)(C) of Code Section 40-6-20 .
O.C.G.A. § 40-4-23 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 40-4-23
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-4-23
Status: in_force

An identification number may be placed on a vehicle or engine by its manufacturer in the regular course of business or placed or restored on a vehicle or engine by authority of the commissioner without violating this article. An identification number so placed or restored is not falsified.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-199 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-199
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-199
Status: in_force

A waiver of any rights with regard to personal injuries as the result of any transportation services provided by such ride share network service, transportation referral service, transportation referral service provider, limousine carrier, or taxi service by any person utilizing the services of a ride share network service, transportation referral service, transportation referral service provider, limousine carrier, or taxi service in this state shall not be valid unless such person is given written or electronic notice of such waiver prior to receiving such services and knowingly and willfully agrees to such waiver.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-152 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-152
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-152
Status: in_force

(a) No limousine carrier shall operate any motor vehicle owned or operated by a limousine carrier for the transportation of passengers for compensation on any public highway in this state except in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(a) No limousine carrier shall operate any motor vehicle owned or operated by a limousine carrier for the transportation of passengers for compensation on any public highway in this state except in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(b) No person may engage in the business of a limousine carrier over any public highway in this state without first having obtained from the department a certificate to do so.

(b) No person may engage in the business of a limousine carrier over any public highway in this state without first having obtained from the department a certificate to do so.
O.C.G.A. § 40-15-2 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 15 / Section 40-15-2
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-15-2
Status: in_force

(a)(1) The department is authorized to set up, establish, and operate a motorcycle operator safety training program for the purpose of assisting motorcycle operators to meet the requirements for licensed driving of motorcycles in this state. (2) The coordinator, with the approval of the commissioner, shall be authorized to set up, establish, and operate additional motorcycle operator safety training programs.

(a)(1) The department is authorized to set up, establish, and operate a motorcycle operator safety training program for the purpose of assisting motorcycle operators to meet the requirements for licensed driving of motorcycles in this state.

(a)(1) The department is authorized to set up, establish, and operate a motorcycle operator safety training program for the purpose of assisting motorcycle operators to meet the requirements for licensed driving of motorcycles in this state.

(2) The coordinator, with the approval of the commissioner, shall be authorized to set up, establish, and operate additional motorcycle operator safety training programs.

(2) The coordinator, with the approval of the commissioner, shall be authorized to set up, establish, and operate additional motorcycle operator safety training programs.

(b) Any such programs shall provide courses on motorcycle operator safety. The programs shall be based on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Rider Course or its equivalent in quality, utility, and merit.

(b) Any such programs shall provide courses on motorcycle operator safety. The programs shall be based on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Rider Course or its equivalent in quality, utility, and merit.

(c) The department shall issue a certificate of completion to each person who satisfactorily completes the motorcycle operator safety training program.

(c) The department shall issue a certificate of completion to each person who satisfactorily completes the motorcycle operator safety training program.
O.C.G.A. § 40-8-201 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 40-8-201
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-8-201
Status: in_force

(a) No person driving a vehicle shall refuse to submit such vehicle to an inspection and test when required to do so by the commissioner of public safety or an authorized officer of the Department of Public Safety.

(a) No person driving a vehicle shall refuse to submit such vehicle to an inspection and test when required to do so by the commissioner of public safety or an authorized officer of the Department of Public Safety.

(b) Every owner or driver, upon receiving a notice as provided in Code Section 40-8-200 , shall comply therewith and shall within 30 days secure an official certificate of inspection and approval, which shall be issued in duplicate, one copy to be retained by the owner or driver and the other copy to be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety. In lieu of compliance with this subsection, the vehicle shall not be operated, except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section.

(b) Every owner or driver, upon receiving a notice as provided in Code Section 40-8-200 , shall comply therewith and shall within 30 days secure an official certificate of inspection and approval, which shall be issued in duplicate, one copy to be retained by the owner or driver and the other copy to be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety. In lieu of compliance with this subsection, the vehicle shall not be operated, except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section.

(c) No person shall operate any vehicle after receiving a notice with reference thereto as provided in Code Section 40-8-200 except as may be necessary to return such vehicle to the residence or place of business of the owner or driver, or to a garage, until such vehicle and its equipment have been placed in proper repair and adjustment and otherwise made to conform to the requirements of this article. A certificate of inspection and approval shall be obtained as promptly as possible thereafter.

(c) No person shall operate any vehicle after receiving a notice with reference thereto as provided in Code Section 40-8-200 except as may be necessary to return such vehicle to the residence or place of business of the owner or driver, or to a garage, until such vehicle and its equipment have been placed in proper repair and adjustment and otherwise made to conform to the requirements of this article. A certificate of inspection and approval shall be obtained as promptly as possible thereafter.

(d) In the event repair or adjustment of any vehicle or its equipment is found necessary upon inspection, the owner of such vehicle may obtain such repair or adjustment at any place he may choose, but in every event an official certificate of inspection and approval must be obtained; otherwise, such vehicle shall not be operated upon the highways of this state.

(d) In the event repair or adjustment of any vehicle or its equipment is found necessary upon inspection, the owner of such vehicle may obtain such repair or adjustment at any place he may choose, but in every event an official certificate of inspection and approval must be obtained; otherwise, such vehicle shall not be operated upon the highways of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-322 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-322
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-322
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall operate an electric personal assistive mobility device at a speed greater than seven miles per hour when traveling on any sidewalk or 15 miles per hour elsewhere; provided, however, that a county or municipal governing authority or the commissioner of transportation may further restrict the speed of such devices in locations where pedestrian traffic is congested and there is a significant speed differential between pedestrians and operators of such devices.

(a) No person shall operate an electric personal assistive mobility device at a speed greater than seven miles per hour when traveling on any sidewalk or 15 miles per hour elsewhere; provided, however, that a county or municipal governing authority or the commissioner of transportation may further restrict the speed of such devices in locations where pedestrian traffic is congested and there is a significant speed differential between pedestrians and operators of such devices.

(b) Operation of a personal delivery device shall be limited to: (1) A speed of no greater than 20 miles per hour when upon a bicycle lane, shoulder, or roadway; (2) A speed of no greater than four miles per hour when upon a sidewalk or within a shared use path or safety zone; and (3) A speed of no less than 3.5 feet per second and no more than four miles per hour when within a crosswalk.

(b) Operation of a personal delivery device shall be limited to:

(1) A speed of no greater than 20 miles per hour when upon a bicycle lane, shoulder, or roadway;

(1) A speed of no greater than 20 miles per hour when upon a bicycle lane, shoulder, or roadway;

(2) A speed of no greater than four miles per hour when upon a sidewalk or within a shared use path or safety zone; and

(2) A speed of no greater than four miles per hour when upon a sidewalk or within a shared use path or safety zone; and

(3) A speed of no less than 3.5 feet per second and no more than four miles per hour when within a crosswalk.

(3) A speed of no less than 3.5 feet per second and no more than four miles per hour when within a crosswalk.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-164 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-164
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-164
Status: in_force

After stopping to allow children to disembark from the bus, it shall be unlawful for the driver of the school bus to proceed until all children who need to cross the roadway have done so safely. Any driver willfully violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-22-1 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 40-5-22-1
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-5-22.1
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a child under 16 years of age is adjudicated delinquent of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or convicted in any other court of such offenses, the court shall order that the privilege of such child to apply for and be issued a driver's license or learner's permit shall be suspended and delayed until such child is 17 years of age for a first conviction and until such child is 18 years of age for a second or subsequent such conviction. Upon reaching the required age, such license privilege shall be reinstated if the child submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program or an assessment and intervention program approved by the juvenile court and pays a reinstatement fee to the Department of Driver Services. The reinstatement fee for a first such conviction shall be $210.00 or $200.00 if paid by mail. The reinstatement fee for a second such conviction shall be $310.00 or $300.00 if paid by mail. The reinstatement fee for a third or subsequent such conviction shall be $410.00 or $400.00 if paid by mail. The court shall notify the department of its order delaying the issuance of such child's license within 15 days of the date of such order. The department shall not issue a driver's license or learner's permit to any person contrary to a court order issued pursuant to this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-59-3 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 40-2-59-3
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-2-59.3
Status: in_force

(a) On or before July 1, 2022, and prior to the issuance of any digital license plate, the commissioner shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary and appropriate to carry out this article and any other provisions of law relating to the issuance of digital license plates, including, but not limited to, approval of applications and fee collection. Such rules and regulations shall not become effective until October 1, 2022.

(a) On or before July 1, 2022, and prior to the issuance of any digital license plate, the commissioner shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary and appropriate to carry out this article and any other provisions of law relating to the issuance of digital license plates, including, but not limited to, approval of applications and fee collection. Such rules and regulations shall not become effective until October 1, 2022.

(b) The commissioner shall be authorized to issue digital license plates for the purpose of testing or studying the effectiveness of digital license plates.

(b) The commissioner shall be authorized to issue digital license plates for the purpose of testing or studying the effectiveness of digital license plates.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-122 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-122
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-122
Status: in_force

Motor carriers shall observe the laws of this state in respect to size, weight, and speed of their vehicles. Intrastate motor carriers of passengers shall, and interstate motor carriers of passengers may, file with the department the schedules upon which they propose to operate their vehicles, which schedules shall be such that the net running time of vehicles between terminal points shall not exceed the lawful speed limit; and any motor carrier of passengers filing such a schedule shall be allowed to operate his or her vehicles on the highway at a rate of speed not exceeding the lawful speed limit in order to maintain a schedule so filed.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-321 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-321
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-321
Status: in_force

Any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device on a sidewalk or roadway shall comply with the requirements of this part or any local ordinance regulating the use of such devices pursuant to Code Section 40-6-371 and shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with, and shall yield the right of way to, persons traveling on foot. A personal delivery device shall emit a sound when approaching and within six feet of a vehicle, person on foot, or individual in a wheelchair.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-4 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-4
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-4
Status: in_force

Every person riding an animal or driving an animal drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except those provisions of this chapter which by their very nature can have no application.
O.C.G.A. § 40-14-3 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 40-14-3
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-14-3
Status: in_force

(a) A county sheriff, county or municipal governing authority, or the president of a college or university may apply to the Department of Public Safety for a permit to authorize the use of speed detection devices for purposes of traffic control within such counties, municipalities, colleges, or universities on streets, roads, and highways, provided that such application shall name the street or road on which the device is to be used and the speed limits on such street or road shall have been approved by the Office of Traffic Operations of the Department of Transportation. Law enforcement agencies are authorized to use speed detection devices on streets and roads for which an application is pending as long as all other requirements for the use of speed detection devices are met. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect the provisions of Code Section 40-14-9 .

(a) A county sheriff, county or municipal governing authority, or the president of a college or university may apply to the Department of Public Safety for a permit to authorize the use of speed detection devices for purposes of traffic control within such counties, municipalities, colleges, or universities on streets, roads, and highways, provided that such application shall name the street or road on which the device is to be used and the speed limits on such street or road shall have been approved by the Office of Traffic Operations of the Department of Transportation. Law enforcement agencies are authorized to use speed detection devices on streets and roads for which an application is pending as long as all other requirements for the use of speed detection devices are met. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect the provisions of Code Section 40-14-9 .

(b) The Department of Public Safety is authorized to prescribe by appropriate rules and regulations the manner and procedure in which applications shall be made for such permits and to prescribe the required information to be submitted by the applicants. The Department of Public Safety may deny the application or suspend the speed detection device permit for failure to provide information or documentation at the department's request.

(b) The Department of Public Safety is authorized to prescribe by appropriate rules and regulations the manner and procedure in which applications shall be made for such permits and to prescribe the required information to be submitted by the applicants. The Department of Public Safety may deny the application or suspend the speed detection device permit for failure to provide information or documentation at the department's request.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-225 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-225
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-225
Status: in_force

A peer-to-peer car-sharing program and a shared vehicle owner shall be exempt from vicarious liability consistent with 49 U.S.C. Section 30106 , as such existed on January 1, 2020, and under any state or local law that imposes liability solely based on vehicle ownership.
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-168 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 40-2-168
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-2-168
Status: in_force

Owners of a taxicab or limousine, prior to commencing operation in this state, shall, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, and the payment of an annual registration fee of $25.00, be issued a distinctive license plate by the commissioner. Such distinctive license plate shall be designed by the commissioner and displayed on the vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-41 . The certificate of registration shall be kept in the vehicle. Revalidation decals shall be issued, upon payment of fees required by law, in the same manner as provided for general issue license plates. Such license plates shall be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle of the same class and acquired by the same person as provided in Code Section 40-2-42 . For all existing registrations, except during the owner's registration period as provided in Code Section 40-2-21 , the commissioner shall exchange and replace any current and valid registration and license plate at no charge to the owner. Such license plates shall not be issued to any owner of a taxicab or limousine, as such term is defined in paragraph (4) of Code Section 40-1-151 , that is not properly licensed as such by the Department of Public Safety or a political subdivision of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-195 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-195
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-195
Status: in_force

(a) Each taxi service, transportation referral service, transportation referral service provider, and ride share network service doing business, operating, or providing transportation services in this state shall include its license number issued by the department in any advertising in this state; provided, however, that this Code section shall not apply to Internet advertisements. Limousine carriers which register as transportation referral service providers under this part shall be subject to the advertising requirements of this Code section and not the provisions of Code Section 40-1-165 . Failure to provide such license number shall result in the imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.00 for each violation.

(a) Each taxi service, transportation referral service, transportation referral service provider, and ride share network service doing business, operating, or providing transportation services in this state shall include its license number issued by the department in any advertising in this state; provided, however, that this Code section shall not apply to Internet advertisements. Limousine carriers which register as transportation referral service providers under this part shall be subject to the advertising requirements of this Code section and not the provisions of Code Section 40-1-165 . Failure to provide such license number shall result in the imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.00 for each violation.

(b) Each ride share driver shall display a consistent and distinctive signage or emblem that is approved by the Department of Public Safety on such ride share driver's vehicle at all times while the ride share driver is active on the ride share network service's digital network. The signage or emblem shall be: (1) Sufficiently large and color contrasted to be readable during daylight hours from a distance of at least 50 feet; (2) Reflective, illuminated, or otherwise visible in darkness; and (3) Sufficient to identify a vehicle as being associated with the ride share network service with which the ride share driver is affiliated. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Each ride share driver shall display a consistent and distinctive signage or emblem that is approved by the Department of Public Safety on such ride share driver's vehicle at all times while the ride share driver is active on the ride share network service's digital network. The signage or emblem shall be:

(1) Sufficiently large and color contrasted to be readable during daylight hours from a distance of at least 50 feet;

(1) Sufficiently large and color contrasted to be readable during daylight hours from a distance of at least 50 feet;

(2) Reflective, illuminated, or otherwise visible in darkness; and

(2) Reflective, illuminated, or otherwise visible in darkness; and

(3) Sufficient to identify a vehicle as being associated with the ride share network service with which the ride share driver is affiliated.

(3) Sufficient to identify a vehicle as being associated with the ride share network service with which the ride share driver is affiliated.

Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 40-13-59 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 13 / Section 40-13-59
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-13-59
Status: in_force

(a) The traffic violations bureau of the court shall record on the prescribed form, as set out in Code Section 40-13-52 , the driving record of the defendant. If there is no previous record of the driver's history, the citation appearing on the original citation and complaint shall be entered on the driver's traffic offense card; and each traffic offense thereafter shall be entered thereon, with the disposition thereof, up to a period of four years.

(a) The traffic violations bureau of the court shall record on the prescribed form, as set out in Code Section 40-13-52 , the driving record of the defendant. If there is no previous record of the driver's history, the citation appearing on the original citation and complaint shall be entered on the driver's traffic offense card; and each traffic offense thereafter shall be entered thereon, with the disposition thereof, up to a period of four years.

(b) All the pending cases which appear on the citation and complaint issued by the arresting officer, as provided for in this article, shall be filed at the cashier's desk in the traffic violations bureau of the court and shall be retained there up until 72 hours, or such other period of time as the judge shall fix by order, prior to the time the case is set for trial in the court. If cash bond is posted according to the schedules prescribed by order of the judge at any time up to 72 hours, or such other period of time as the judge shall fix by order, prior to the date of the court appearance, as specified in the citation and complaint, the same shall be entered on the driver's traffic offense card and an entry shall be made thereon that the driver has posted a cash bond.

(b) All the pending cases which appear on the citation and complaint issued by the arresting officer, as provided for in this article, shall be filed at the cashier's desk in the traffic violations bureau of the court and shall be retained there up until 72 hours, or such other period of time as the judge shall fix by order, prior to the time the case is set for trial in the court. If cash bond is posted according to the schedules prescribed by order of the judge at any time up to 72 hours, or such other period of time as the judge shall fix by order, prior to the date of the court appearance, as specified in the citation and complaint, the same shall be entered on the driver's traffic offense card and an entry shall be made thereon that the driver has posted a cash bond.

(c) Within 72 hours after the date set for a hearing in the court on the citation and complaint given, where the defendant has posted a cash bond and has failed to appear for the hearing, the court shall enter an order that the cash bond has been forfeited in accordance with this article. Such order shall be recorded on the back of the citation and complaint which is maintained in the traffic violations bureau of the court and shall also be recorded on the defendant's traffic offense card.

(c) Within 72 hours after the date set for a hearing in the court on the citation and complaint given, where the defendant has posted a cash bond and has failed to appear for the hearing, the court shall enter an order that the cash bond has been forfeited in accordance with this article. Such order shall be recorded on the back of the citation and complaint which is maintained in the traffic violations bureau of the court and shall also be recorded on the defendant's traffic offense card.
O.C.G.A. § 40-9-41 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 9 / Section 40-9-41
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-9-41
Status: in_force

Neither any accident report filed with the Department of Transportation, the action taken by the Department of Driver Services pursuant to this chapter, the findings, if any, of the department upon which such action is based, nor the security filed as provided in this chapter shall be referred to in any way, nor shall they be any evidence of the negligence or due care of either party, at the trial of any action at law to recover damages.
O.C.G.A. § 40-3-95 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 40-3-95
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-3-95
Status: in_force

The penal provisions of this chapter in no way repeal or modify any existing provision of criminal law but are additional and supplementary thereto.
O.C.G.A. § 40-14-7 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 40-14-7
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-14-7
Status: in_force

Except as provided for in Code Section 40-14-18 , no stationary speed detection device shall be employed by county, municipal, college, or university law enforcement officers where the vehicle from which the device is operated is obstructed from the view of approaching motorists or is otherwise not visible for a distance of at least 500 feet.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-312 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-312
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-312
Status: in_force

(a) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.

(a) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.

(b) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

(b) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

(c) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

(c) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

(d) Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.

(d) Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.

(e) A person operating a motorcycle shall at all times keep his headlights and taillights illuminated.

(e) A person operating a motorcycle shall at all times keep his headlights and taillights illuminated.

(f) Subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.

(f) Subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.
O.C.G.A. § 40-8-3 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 40-8-3
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-8-3
Status: in_force

No vehicle or load any portion of which drags or slides on the surface of the roadway shall be used or transported on the highways. No vehicle shall be used or transported on the highways the wheels of which, while being used or transported, either from construction or otherwise, cause pounding on the road surface.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-253-1 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-253-1
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-253.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “ infectious substance ” and “ regulated medical waste ” have the same meaning as given to those terms under the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations published in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations as those regulations currently exist or may in the future be amended. The terms “ etiologic agent ” and “ infectious substance ” are synonymous.

(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “ infectious substance ” and “ regulated medical waste ” have the same meaning as given to those terms under the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations published in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations as those regulations currently exist or may in the future be amended. The terms “ etiologic agent ” and “ infectious substance ” are synonymous.

(b) The transportation of infectious substances and regulated medical waste, including but not limited to the marking of packages and marking or placarding of vehicles with appropriate warnings, shall comply with the requirements of the federal Hazardous Material Regulations published in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations as those regulations currently exist or may in the future be amended and with compatible regulations adopted or promulgated by the commissioner of public safety.

(b) The transportation of infectious substances and regulated medical waste, including but not limited to the marking of packages and marking or placarding of vehicles with appropriate warnings, shall comply with the requirements of the federal Hazardous Material Regulations published in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations as those regulations currently exist or may in the future be amended and with compatible regulations adopted or promulgated by the commissioner of public safety.

(c) Nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals may utilize all applicable exceptions contained in federal regulations and in the regulations of the Department of Public Safety when transporting infectious substances.

(c) Nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals may utilize all applicable exceptions contained in federal regulations and in the regulations of the Department of Public Safety when transporting infectious substances.

(d) Violation of the provisions of this Code section shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(d) Violation of the provisions of this Code section shall constitute a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-200 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-200
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-200
Status: in_force

This part shall not be applicable to equine drawn vehicles or nonmotorized vehicles.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-222 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 40-1-222
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-1-222
Status: in_force

At the time a vehicle owner registers as a shared vehicle owner on a peer-to-peer car-sharing program and before the shared vehicle owner makes the vehicle available for sharing on such program, the peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall notify the shared vehicle owner that, if the shared vehicle has a lien against it, the use of such shared vehicle through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program, including use without physical damage coverage, may violate the terms of the contract with the lienholder.
O.C.G.A. § 40-3-1 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 40-3-1
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-3-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 40-13-30 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 13 / Section 40-13-30
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-13-30
Status: in_force

Officers of the Georgia State Patrol and any other officer of this state or of any county or municipality thereof having authority to arrest for a criminal offense of the grade of misdemeanor shall have authority to prefer charges and bring offenders to trial under this article, provided that officers of an incorporated municipality shall have no power to make arrests beyond the corporate limits of such municipality unless such jurisdiction is given by local or other law.
O.C.G.A. § 40-9-37 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 9 / Section 40-9-37
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-9-37
Status: in_force

(a) No liability insurance policy shall be effective under Code Section 40-9-34 unless issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, and unless such policy or bond is subject to limits, exclusive of interest and costs, of not less than the amounts specified in subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of Code Section 33-7-11 .

(a) No liability insurance policy shall be effective under Code Section 40-9-34 unless issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, and unless such policy or bond is subject to limits, exclusive of interest and costs, of not less than the amounts specified in subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of Code Section 33-7-11 .

(b) No policy shall be effective under Code Section 40-9-34 with respect to any vehicle which was not registered in this state or which was registered elsewhere than in this state at the effective date of the policy or the most recent renewal thereof unless the insurance company issuing such policy is authorized to do business in this state, or if such company is not authorized to do business in this state, unless it shall execute a power of attorney authorizing the commissioner to accept service on its behalf of notice or process in any action upon such policy arising out of such accident.

(b) No policy shall be effective under Code Section 40-9-34 with respect to any vehicle which was not registered in this state or which was registered elsewhere than in this state at the effective date of the policy or the most recent renewal thereof unless the insurance company issuing such policy is authorized to do business in this state, or if such company is not authorized to do business in this state, unless it shall execute a power of attorney authorizing the commissioner to accept service on its behalf of notice or process in any action upon such policy arising out of such accident.

(c) Whenever erroneous information is given to the department with respect to the matters set forth in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of Code Section 40-9-34 , the department shall take appropriate action as provided in Code Section 40-9-32 after receipt of correct information with respect to such matters.

(c) Whenever erroneous information is given to the department with respect to the matters set forth in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of Code Section 40-9-34 , the department shall take appropriate action as provided in Code Section 40-9-32 after receipt of correct information with respect to such matters.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-350 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-350
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-350
Status: in_force

Every person operating a moped shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter except as to special regulations in this part and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application. However, the operator of a moped shall not be required to comply with subsection (e) of Code Section 40-6-312 , relating to headlights and taillights, or subsection (b) of Code Section 40-6-315 , relating to windshields and eye-protective devices.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-364 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-364
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-364
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “ Personal transportation vehicle lane ” or “ PTV lane ” means a portion of the roadway that has been designated by striping, pavement markings, or signage for the exclusive or preferential use of persons operating personal transportation vehicles. Such PTV lanes shall at a minimum meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, operation, and maintenance as set forth in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Safety Manual.

(1) “ Personal transportation vehicle lane ” or “ PTV lane ” means a portion of the roadway that has been designated by striping, pavement markings, or signage for the exclusive or preferential use of persons operating personal transportation vehicles. Such PTV lanes shall at a minimum meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, operation, and maintenance as set forth in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Safety Manual.

(2) “ Personal transportation vehicle transportation plan ” or “ PTV plan ” means a detailed guide for the operation of personal transportation vehicles upon local streets and road segments passed by a local authority through ordinance or resolution.

(2) “ Personal transportation vehicle transportation plan ” or “ PTV plan ” means a detailed guide for the operation of personal transportation vehicles upon local streets and road segments passed by a local authority through ordinance or resolution.

(3) “ Plan area ” means the territory designated by a local authority in a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan that provides for use of personal transportation vehicles and may include privately owned land upon the consent of the landowner.

(3) “ Plan area ” means the territory designated by a local authority in a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan that provides for use of personal transportation vehicles and may include privately owned land upon the consent of the landowner.
O.C.G.A. § 40-8-200 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 40-8-200
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-8-200
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of public safety and members of the Department of Public Safety, and such other officers and employees of the department as the commissioner may designate, may at any time, upon reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law or that its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, require the driver of such vehicle to stop and submit such vehicle to an inspection and such tests with reference thereto as may be appropriate.

(a) The commissioner of public safety and members of the Department of Public Safety, and such other officers and employees of the department as the commissioner may designate, may at any time, upon reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law or that its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, require the driver of such vehicle to stop and submit such vehicle to an inspection and such tests with reference thereto as may be appropriate.

(b) In the event such vehicle and its equipment are found to be in safe condition and in full compliance with the law, the officer making such an inspection shall issue to the driver an official certificate of inspection and approval of such vehicle specifying those parts or equipment so inspected and approved.

(b) In the event such vehicle and its equipment are found to be in safe condition and in full compliance with the law, the officer making such an inspection shall issue to the driver an official certificate of inspection and approval of such vehicle specifying those parts or equipment so inspected and approved.

(c) In the event such vehicle is found to be in unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, the officer shall give a written notice to the driver and shall send a copy to the department. Such notice shall require that such vehicle be placed in safe condition and its equipment in proper repair and adjustment specifying the particulars with reference thereto and shall require that a certificate of inspection and approval be obtained within 30 days.

(c) In the event such vehicle is found to be in unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, the officer shall give a written notice to the driver and shall send a copy to the department. Such notice shall require that such vehicle be placed in safe condition and its equipment in proper repair and adjustment specifying the particulars with reference thereto and shall require that a certificate of inspection and approval be obtained within 30 days.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-25 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 40-6-25
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-6-25
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any highway any sign, signal, marking, or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal.

(a) No person shall place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any highway any sign, signal, marking, or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal.

(b) No person shall maintain or place nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.

(b) No person shall maintain or place nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.

(c) This Code section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.

(c) This Code section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.

(d) Every such prohibited sign, signal, or marking is declared to be a public nuisance, and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway is empowered to remove it or cause it to be removed without notice.

(d) Every such prohibited sign, signal, or marking is declared to be a public nuisance, and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway is empowered to remove it or cause it to be removed without notice.
O.C.G.A. § 40-8-185 — GA Code / Title 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 40-8-185
Georgia Code Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic § 40-8-185
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to off-highway farm, forest, and construction equipment being moved from one work location to another.