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GA Code § 40-6-363 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road|Article 13 - Special Provisions for Certain Vehicles|Part 6 - Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plan|§ 40-6-363. Legislative Intent

 The purpose of this part shall be to authorize any local authority to establish a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan for roadways and streets within the local authority's jurisdiction. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these plans be designed and developed to best serve the functional travel needs of the jurisdiction and to have the physical safety of the personal transportation vehicle occupants and their property as a major planning component. No local authority shall be liable for losses resulting from exercising or not exercising its authority to adopt a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan, failing to adopt such plan, making an inadequate plan, or negligently adopting such plan.    (Code 1981, §40-6-363, as enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 11/HB 877)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 11/HB 877, effective July 1, 2014, redesignated former Code Section 40-6-363 as present Code Section 40-6-367.
GA Code § 40-6-364 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road|Article 13 - Special Provisions for Certain Vehicles|Part 6 - Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plan|§ 40-6-364. Definitions

 As used in this part, the term:    "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.   "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.   "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.     (Code 1981, §40-6-364, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 11/HB 877.)
GA Code § 40-6-366 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road|Article 13 - Special Provisions for Certain Vehicles|Part 6 - Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plan|§ 40-6-366. Acquisition of Property for Ptv Lanes

 A local authority that adopts a PTV plan may establish PTV lanes through the acquisition of property, including easements or rights of way, by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.    (Code 1981, §40-6-366, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 11/HB 877.)
GA Code § 40-6-367 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road|Article 13 - Special Provisions for Certain Vehicles|Part 6 - Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plan|§ 40-6-367. Part Inapplicable to Certain Localities With Prior Ordinances Governing Ptv Use

 This part shall have no application to any county or municipality that has enacted prior to January 1, 2012, an ordinance authorizing the operation of PTVs.    (Code 1981, §40-6-363, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 247, § 2/SB 240; Code 1981, §40-6-367, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 11/HB 877.)
GA Code § 40-6-368 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road|Article 13 - Special Provisions for Certain Vehicles|Part 6 - Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plan|§ 40-6-368. Requirements for Streets or Highways on Which Joint Use by Regular Vehicle Traffic and Ptvs Permitted

 Any street or highway segment upon which the joint use by regular vehicle traffic and personal transportation vehicles is permitted shall:    Have speed limits of 25 miles per hour or less, as established by an engineering and traffic survey; and   Have been determined by a qualified traffic engineer to accommodate personal transportation vehicles without adversely impacting traffic safety or the travel needs of commuters and other users.     (Code 1981, §40-6-368, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 11/HB 877.)
GA Code § 40-6-369 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road|Article 13 - Special Provisions for Certain Vehicles|Part 6 - Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plan|§ 40-6-369. Manner in Which Ptvs May Be Driven

  All personal transportation vehicles authorized by a PTV plan to operate on a street, road segment, or PTV lane are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such manner as to deprive a personal transportation vehicle of the full use of a lane.   The operator of a personal transportation vehicle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.   No person shall operate a personal transportation vehicle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.   Personal transportation vehicles shall not be operated two or more abreast in a single lane.     (Code 1981, §40-6-369, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 11/HB 877.)
GA Code § 40-6-369.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road|Article 13 - Special Provisions for Certain Vehicles|Part 6 - Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plan|§ 40-6-369.1. Speed Limits on Streets Authorized for Ptv Use

 Personal transportation vehicles shall only be operated on highways where the posted speed limit does not exceed 25 miles per hour. The operator of a personal transportation vehicle shall not operate such vehicle on any highway where the posted speed limit exceeds 25 miles per hour.    (Code 1981, §40-6-369.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 11/HB 877.)
GA Code § 40-8-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 40-8-1. Application of Article

  This article shall not apply to implements of husbandry, road machinery, road rollers, farm tractors, or three-wheeled motorcycles used only for agricultural purposes, except when expressly made applicable. This article shall not apply to personal transportation vehicles.   Unless otherwise required by federal law, rule, or regulation, a fully autonomous vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by the automated driving system for all trips shall not be subject to any provisions of this article that relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a human driver and are not relevant to the operation of an automated driving system.   Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any vehicle, which use is not inconsistent with the provisions of this article.     (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 102; Ga. L. 1973, p. 598, § 3; Code 1933, § 68E-101, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 4; Code 1981, §40-8-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 10; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1329, § 3; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 40; Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 13/HB 877; Ga. L. 2021, p. 456, § 2/SB 165.)    The 2021 amendment,  effective July 1, 2021, added subsection (b) and redesignated former subsection (b) as subsection (c).   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL    Motor vehicles owned by a city or county  are subject to the same equipment requirements as privately owned vehicles. 1954-56 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 468.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 7A Am. Jur. 2d, Automobiles and Highway Traffic, §§ 184 et seq., 220, 221.   C.J.S.   - 60 C.J.S., Motor Vehicles, §§ 33 et seq., 43 et seq., 111 et seq.   ALR.    - Constitutionality, construction, and application of statute or ordinance requiring inspection of motor vehicles, 106 A.L.R. 795.
GA Code § 40-8-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 40-8-2. Vehicles Within Jurisdiction of Commissioner of Public Safety

 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.    (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 102; Ga. L. 1973, p. 598, § 3; Code 1933, § 68E-102, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 4; Code 1981, §40-8-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 10; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 5B-1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 334, § 19-1/HB 501; Ga. L. 2011, p. 479, § 12/HB 112.)
GA Code § 40-8-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 40-8-3. Vehicle or Load Dragging on Highway; Wheels Causing Pounding on Road Surface

 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.    (Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 17; Code 1933, § 68-404; Ga. L. 1970, p. 628, § 1; Code 1933, § 68E-103, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 4; Code 1981, §40-8-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 10.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 7A Am. Jur. 2d, Automobiles and Highway Traffic, § 203. 8 Am. Jur. 2d, Automobiles and Highway Traffic, § 1087.   C.J.S.   - 60 C.J.S., Motor Vehicles, § 43 et seq.
GA Code § 40-8-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 40-8-4. Emblem or Amber Strobe Light to Be Displayed on Certain Slow-Moving Vehicles or Equipment Operating on Public Roads

  It shall be unlawful for any person to operate upon the public roads of this state any slow-moving vehicle or equipment, any farm trailer or semitrailer which is used for agricultural purposes and which would otherwise be exempt from this article as an implement of husbandry under Code Section 40-8-1, any animal drawn vehicle, or any machinery designed for use and generally operated at speeds less than 25 miles per hour, including all road construction or maintenance equipment and machinery except when engaged in actual construction or maintenance procedures and all other construction equipment and machinery, unless there is displayed on the rear thereof an emblem which shall comply with subsection (b) of this Code section or an amber strobe light operated in compliance with Code Section 40-8-35. It shall also be unlawful to operate upon the public roads of this state without such an emblem any three-wheeled motorcycle used only for agricultural purposes unless such three-wheeled motorcycle is licensed as required by Chapter 2 of this title and is in compliance with all other requirements of this chapter.   The emblem required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall conform with those standards and specifications adopted for slow-moving vehicles by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers in December, 1966, and contained within such society's standard ASAE S276.1, or shall be an emblem of the same shape and size painted on such vehicle in a bright and conspicuous retroreflective red orange paint. Such emblem shall be mounted on the rear of such vehicles, in the approximate horizontal geometric center of the vehicle, at a height of three to five feet above the roadway, and shall be maintained at all times in a clean and reflective condition.   Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.   Nothing in this Code section shall apply to any self-propelled, two-wheeled vehicle.     (Ga. L. 1970, p. 229, §§ 1-4; Code 1933, § 68E-104, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 4; Code 1981, §40-8-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 10; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1329, § 4; Ga. L. 1989, p. 298, § 1; Ga. L. 2021, p. 456, § 3/SB 165.)    The 2021 amendment,  effective July 1, 2021, added "or an amber strobe light operated in compliance with Code Section 40-8-35" at the end of the first sentence of subsection (a).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 7A Am. Jur. 2d, Automobiles and Highway Traffic, §§ 8, 201.
GA Code § 40-8-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 40-8-6. Alteration of Suspension System; Operation of Vehicle With Broken Springs

  It shall be unlawful to alter the suspension system of any private passenger motor vehicle which may be operated on any public street or highway more than two inches above or below the factory recommendation for any such vehicle.   It shall be unlawful to operate any private passenger motor vehicle upon any highway, roadway, or street if the suspension system of such vehicle has been altered more than two inches above or below the factory recommendation for such vehicle.   It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle upon any highway, roadway, or street if the springs relative to the suspension system are broken.   Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.     (Ga. L. 1973, p. 458, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1975, p. 763, § 1; Code 1933, § 68E-106, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 4; Code 1981, §40-8-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 10.)
GA Code § 40-8-6.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 40-8-6.1. Raised Chassis Vehicles

  As used in this Code section, the term:   "Frame" means the main longitudinal structural members of the chassis of a truck.   "Frame height" means the vertical distance between a level surface and the lowest point on the frame of a truck, measured when the truck is upon such level surface without a load.   "Gross vehicle weight rating" means the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating whether or not the vehicle is modified by use of parts not originally installed by the manufacturer.     It shall be unlawful to alter the suspension system of any truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,500 pounds or less, which may be operated on any public street or highway, so as to exceed 27 inches as measured from the surface of the street to the lowest point on the frame of the truck.   It shall be unlawful to alter the suspension system of any truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 4,501 pounds and not more than 7,500 pounds, which may be operated on any public street or highway, so as to exceed 30 inches as measured from the surface of the street to the lowest point on the frame of the truck.   It shall be unlawful to alter the suspension system of any truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 7,501 pounds and not more than 14,000 pounds, which may be operated on any public street or highway, so as to exceed 31 inches as measured from the surface of the street to the lowest point on the frame of the truck.   It shall be unlawful to operate any truck upon any highway, roadway, or street if the suspension system has been altered in excess of the limitations provided for in this Code section.   Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.     (Code 1981, §40-8-6.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1210, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 40.)
GA Code § 40-8-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 40-8-8. Speedometer

 Every motor vehicle operated upon a public street or highway shall be equipped with a speedometer in good working order.    (Code 1933, § 68E-108, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 4; Code 1981, §40-8-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 10.)
GA Code § 40-8-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 40-8-9. Compliance With Federal Provisions

 It shall be unlawful to operate in this state any truck or truck tractor having a gross weight of 43,000 or more pounds which does not comply with the vehicle identification rules of the commissioner promulgated pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 46 and Chapter 16 of this title or the vehicle identification rules of the United States Department of Transportation.    (Code 1981, §40-8-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 946, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 5B-2; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 40; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1378, § 6; Ga. L. 2004, p. 749, § 8.)   Code Commission notes.   - The amendment of this Code section by Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 40, irreconcilably conflicted with and was treated as superseded by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1378, § 6. See County of Butts v. Strahan, 151 Ga. 417 (1921).
GA Code § 40-8-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 40-8-10. Operation of Motor Vehicles With Nitrous Oxide; Penalty for Violation

  It shall be unlawful for any person on a public road to drive a passenger car, excluding a motor home, which supplies the motor vehicle's combustion engine with nitrous oxide unless the system supplying nitrous oxide is made inoperative by disconnecting the line feeding nitrous oxide to the engine or by removing the container or containers of nitrous oxide from the vehicle.   Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.     (Code 1981, §40-8-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1080, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Fingerprinting.    - Offense arising under O.C.G.A. § 40-8-10(a) does not require fingerprinting. 2002 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2002-7.
GA Code § 40-8-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 2 - Lighting Equipment|§ 40-8-21. Visibility Distance and Mounted Height; Exception for Wreckers

  Whenever this article declares the required distance from which certain lights and devices shall render objects visible or within which such lights or devices shall be visible, such provisions shall apply during the times stated in Code Section 40-8-20 in respect to a vehicle without load when upon a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions, unless a different time or condition is expressly stated.   Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, whenever this article declares the required mounted height of lights or devices, it shall mean the distance from the center of such light or device to the level ground upon which the vehicle stands when such vehicle is without a load.     As used in this subsection, the term "wrecker" means any vehicle designed to tow other vehicles.   Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the taillights required by Code Section 40-8-23, the brake lights required by Code Section 40-8-26, and the rear turn signal devices required by Code Section 40-8-26 shall be permanently mounted on a wrecker so as to be visible above any vehicle being towed by such wrecker by the drivers of vehicles following such wrecker.   If a wrecker is not permanently equipped with lights as required by paragraph (2) of this subsection, then whenever a wrecker is towing another vehicle temporary taillights, brake lights, and rear turn signals which function so as to signal the actions of the wrecker shall be attached to the vehicle being towed so as to be visible by the drivers of vehicles following such wrecker.       (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 104; Code 1933, § 68E-202, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 4; Code 1981, §40-8-21, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 10; Ga. L. 1986, p. 1185, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1991, "taillights" was substituted for "tail lights" in paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 7A Am. Jur. 2d, Automobiles and Highway Traffic, § 205 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 60 C.J.S., Motor Vehicles, § 343 et seq. 60A C.J.S., Motor Vehicles, § 630 et seq.   ALR.    - Validity and construction of regulations as to automobile lights, 78 A.L.R. 815.
GA Code § 40-8-24 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles|Article 1 - Equipment Generally|Part 2 - Lighting Equipment|§ 40-8-24. Reflectors

  Every motor vehicle manufactured after March 12, 1954, and operated upon a highway, other than a truck tractor, motorcycle, or motor driven cycle, shall carry on the rear, either as a part of the taillights or separately, two red reflectors, and every motorcycle and every motor driven cycle shall carry on the rear at least one red reflector, meeting the requirements of this Code section.   Every such reflector shall be mounted on the vehicle at a height not less than 20 inches nor more than 60 inches measured as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-8-21 and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within 300 feet to 50 feet from the rear of such vehicle except that visibility from the greater distance is hereinafter required of reflectors on certain types of vehicles.   When operated, towed, or parked upon a highway, roadway, or street at any time, every trailer and semitrailer which would otherwise be exempt from this article as an implement of husbandry under Code Section 40-8-1 shall carry on the rear, either as a part of the taillights or separately, two red reflectors and shall carry on the front two red reflectors. The reflectors carried on the rear shall meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section. The reflectors carried on the front of such trailer or semitrailer shall be mounted thereon at a height of not less than 20 inches nor more than 60 inches measured as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-8-21 and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within 300 feet to 50 feet from the front of such trailer or semitrailer.     (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 107; Code 1933, § 68E-205, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 4; Code 1981, §40-8-24, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 10; Ga. L. 1989, p. 298, § 2.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1991, "motor driven" was substituted for "motor-driven" in two places in subsection (a) and "taillights" was substituted for "tail lights" in subsections (a) and (c).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 7A Am. Jur. 2d, Automobiles and Highway Traffic, §§ 190, 191.   C.J.S.   - 60 C.J.S., Motor Vehicles, § 43 et seq. 60A C.J.S., Motor Vehicles, § 625 et seq. 61 C.J.S., Motor Vehicles, § 1208. 61A C.J.S., Motor Vehicles, § 1639.