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GA Code § 32-6-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 32-6-3. Deposit of Driver's License With Arresting Officer in Lieu of Bail or Incarceration; Driver's Failure to Appear Before Proper Judicial Officer; Applicability of Code Section to Foreign Licenses

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 32, effective April 5, 1999.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1933, § 95A-1101, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1989, § 4. For present provisions, see Code Section 17-6-11.
GA Code § 32-6-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 32-6-4. Removal of Natural or Manmade Obstructions, Cargo, or Personal Property During State of Emergency

 State or local law enforcement officers, including fire department officials, and the department are authorized, upon the issuance of an executive order by the Governor declaring a state of emergency, with or without the consent of the owner, to remove or have removed any natural or manmade obstruction, cargo, or other personal property which is abandoned, unattended, or damaged and the law enforcement officer or the department determines such object to be a threat to public health or safety or to be contributing to traffic congestion. Any person, contractor, towing service, or other entity that is removing an obstruction, cargo, or other personal property pursuant to the instruction of a law enforcement officer, an official of a fire department acting under the authority of paragraph (1) of Code Section 25-3-1 or paragraph (3) of Code Section 25-3-2, or the department, and under the provisions of this Code section, shall be liable for damage or harm at the location where the obstruction, cargo, or other personal property was left abandoned or unattended, only when the person, contractor, towing service, or other entity was grossly negligent in the performance of his or her assigned duties; provided, however, nothing in this Code section shall limit liability for any damage or harm caused at a location different from the location where the obstruction, cargo, or other personal property was left abandoned or unattended.    (Code 1981, §32-6-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 583, § 8/HB 137.)
GA Code § 32-6-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 32-6-5. Closure of or Limiting Access to Roads Due to Declared State of Emergency for Inclement Weather Conditions; Exception for Certain Vehicle Operators

  The department may close or limit access to any portion of road on the state highway system due to a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions that results in dangerous driving conditions. There shall be erected or posted signage of adequate size indicating that a portion of the state highway system has been closed or access has been limited. When the department determines a road shall have limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions, notice shall be given to motorists through posted signage that motor vehicles must be equipped with tire chains, four-wheel drive with adequate tires for existing conditions, or snow tires with a manufacturer's all weather rating in order to proceed. Such signage shall inform motorists that it shall be unlawful to proceed on such road without such equipment. With the exception of buses, operators of commercial motor vehicles as defined by Code Section 40-1-1 with four or more drive wheels traveling on a road declared as limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions shall affix tire chains to each of the outermost drive wheel tires. Bus and motor coach operators shall affix tire chains to at least two of the drive wheel tires before proceeding on a road with limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions. For purposes of this Code section, the term "tire chains" means metal chains which consist of two circular metal loops, positioned on each side of a tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tire tread or any other traction devices as provided for by rules and regulations of the commissioner of public safety.   A driver of a motor vehicle who causes an accident or blocks the flow of traffic while failing to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section when access is limited on the state highway system due to a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions shall be fined up to $1,000.00.   This Code section shall not apply to a tow operator towing a motor vehicle or traveling to a site from which a motor vehicle shall be towed or to emergency responders traveling the roadway in order to fulfill their duties.     (Code 1981, §32-6-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1343, § 6/HB 817; Ga. L. 2014, p. 807, § 1/HB 753.)
GA Code § 32-6-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 32-6-6. Camping on Roadways; Penalty

  For purposes of this Code section, the term "camping" means temporary habitation outdoors as evidenced by one or more of the following actions: the erection or use of tents or other shelters; the laying down of sleeping bags, blankets, or other materials used for bedding; the placing or storing of personal belongings; the making of a fire; or the act of cooking.   It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly use any portion of road on the state highway system or any property owned by the department for camping.   Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit the normal, customary, and temporary use of safety rest areas, welcome centers, tourist centers, and other property of the department or state highway system specifically designated for purposes of resting, sleeping, eating, or other similar activities by persons traveling by vehicle.   This Code section shall not apply to state or local government officials or employees acting in their official capacity and while performing activities as part of their official duties and shall not apply to any employee of a contractor or subcontractor performing duties under a contract with the department.   Any person convicted of violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.     (Code 1981, §32-6-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 372, § 5/SB 445.)   Cross references.   - Information for traveling public, § 32-2-4.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Fingerprinting not required.    - Offenses arising from a violation of O.C.G.A. § 32-6-6 do not, at this time, appear to be offenses for which fingerprinting is required. 2018 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 18-3.
GA Code § 32-6-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 2 - Dimensions and Weight of Vehicles and Loads|§ 32-6-20. General Restrictions

 No vehicle or load shall be operated or moved upon the public roads of Georgia if a dimension or the weight of such vehicle or load exceeds the limitations specified in Code Sections 32-6-22 through 32-6-24 or in Code Section 32-6-26 unless exempted in Code Section 32-6-25 or authorized to do so by a permit issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-28.   (Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 15; Code 1933, § 68-401; Code 1933, § 95A-953, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Observing laws by motor carriers, § 40-1-122.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Cited in Wiles v. State, 161 Ga. App. 473, 288 S.E.2d 271 (1982).   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Twin trailer vehicle subject to general weight and dimension limitations.   - While there is no express prohibition against the operation of twin trailers in Georgia, such a vehicle is subject to the weight and dimension limitations placed upon all vehicles by the General Assembly. 1980 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 80-9.   When Department of Transportation officers may selectively stop vehicles.   - Department of Transportation enforcement officers may not selectively stop vehicles unless the officers have an articulate and reasonable suspicion that the operator is violating, or the vehicle is in violation of, the law. 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U87-31.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Validity and applicability of statutes relating to use of highway by private motor carriers and contract motor carriers for hire, 175 A.L.R. 1333.   Power to limit weight of vehicle or its load with respect to use of streets or highways, 75 A.L.R.2d 376.   Automobiles: construction and operation of statutes or regulations restricting the weight of motor vehicles or their loads, 45 A.L.R.3d 503.
GA Code § 32-6-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 2 - Dimensions and Weight of Vehicles and Loads|§ 32-6-22. Height of Vehicles and Loads

  Except as authorized in subsection (b) of this Code section and except when so authorized by a permit issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-28, no vehicle unladen or with a load shall exceed a height of 13 feet, six inches.   On highways which constitute a part of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways as such term is used in 23 U.S.C. Section 127 and ramps or service streets which provide reasonable access thereto, no vehicle transporting motor vehicles (commonly known as automobile carriers) unladen or with a load shall exceed a height of 14 feet.    (Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 15; Code 1933, § 68-401; Ga. L. 1941, p. 449, § 1; Ga. L. 1956, p. 83, § 2; Ga. L. 1959, p. 27, § 1; Ga. L. 1964, p. 83, § 1; Ga. L. 1968, p. 30, § 1; Code 1933, § 95A-956, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 1010, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 32.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Traffic regulation.   - This section qualifies as a statute relating to traffic upon the public roads, streets, and highways, violation of which is punishable as a misdemeanor offense. 1979 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U79-14.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Violation of regulation governing size or weight of motor vehicles, or combinations of vehicles and loads, on the highway as basis of liability for personal injury, death, or damage to private property, 21 A.L.R.3d 989.
GA Code § 32-6-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 2 - Dimensions and Weight of Vehicles and Loads|§ 32-6-23. Width of Vehicles and Loads

 Unless otherwise provided in this Code section or exempted in Code Section 32-6-25 or so authorized by a permit issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-28, no vehicle shall exceed a total outside width, including any load thereon, of 102 inches, exclusive of mirrors and accessories attached thereto, when operated on any street, road, or highway.   (Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 15; Code 1933, § 68-401; Ga. L. 1941, p. 449, § 1; Ga. L. 1951, p. 772, § 1; Ga. L. 1956, p. 83, § 2; Ga. L. 1959, p. 27, § 1; Ga. L. 1964, p. 83, § 1; Ga. L. 1968, p. 30, § 1; Code 1933, § 95A-957, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 439, § 1; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1798, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 32; Ga. L. 1984, p. 621, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 567, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Promotion of safety and protection of public investment.    - O.C.G.A. §§ 32-1-10,32-6-23,32-6-24,46-7-61 (now repealed) and46-7-78 (now repealed) are intended to promote the safety of the traveling public and protect the public's investment in the public's roads and highways. 1981 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U81-17.   Traffic regulation.   - This section qualifies as a statute relating to traffic upon the public roads, streets, and highways, violation of which is punishable as a misdemeanor offense. 1979 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U79-14.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Validity and applicability of statutes relating to use of highway by private motor carriers and contract motor carriers for hire, 175 A.L.R. 1333.   Liability for injury or damage caused by collision with portion of load projecting beyond rear or side of motor vehicle or trailer, 21 A.L.R.3d 371.   Violation of regulation governing size or weight of motor vehicles, or combinations of vehicles and loads, on the highway as basis of liability for personal injury, death, or damage to private property, 21 A.L.R.3d 989.
GA Code § 32-6-25 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 2 - Dimensions and Weight of Vehicles and Loads|§ 32-6-25. Exemptions for Farming, Agricultural, and Forest Management Equipment

 The limitations of Code Section 32-6-23 as to width and of Code Section 32-6-24 as to length shall not apply to the following loads and vehicles, which may exceed such limitation without a permit: farming or agricultural equipment or forest management equipment, whether self-propelled or being hauled, when such vehicle or equipment is being operated during daylight hours upon a public road not part of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways by dealers or by the owner thereof or his agent within a radius of 40 miles of the property of the dealer or owner. The foregoing exemptions do not apply to vehicles hauling or transporting forest products.   (Ga. L. 1965, p. 206, § 1; Ga. L. 1968, p. 30, § 1; Code 1933, § 95A-954, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1; Ga. L. 1974, p. 532, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 32.)
GA Code § 32-6-25.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 2 - Dimensions and Weight of Vehicles and Loads|§ 32-6-25.1. Exemptions for Port Vehicles Used to Transport Cargo or Containers

 The limitations of Code Section 32-6-23 as to width and of Code Section 32-6-24 as to length shall not apply to the following loads and vehicles, which may exceed such limitation without a permit: Any vehicle or equipment used for transporting cargo or containers between and within wharves, storage areas, or terminals within the facilities of any port under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Ports Authority when such vehicle or equipment is being operated upon any public road not part of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways by the owner thereof or his or her agent within a radius of ten miles of the port facility of origin and accompanied by an escort vehicle equipped with one or more operating amber flashing lights that are visible from a distance of 500 feet.    (Code 1981, §32-6-25.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 784, § 2; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 32.)
GA Code § 32-6-29 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 2 - Dimensions and Weight of Vehicles and Loads|§ 32-6-29. Responsibility of the Department of Transportation; Responsibility of the Department of Public Safety

  The Department of Transportation shall be responsible for rules and regulations relating to size and weight limits and issuance of permits under this article.   The Department of Transportation shall not, however, employ any law enforcement officers or agents except as may be specifically authorized by other laws. Law enforcement responsibility for enforcement of this article shall be in the Department of Public Safety.    (Ga. L. 1960, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 1968, p. 193, § 2; Code 1933, § 95A-962, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1; Ga. L. 1974, p. 1422, § 40; Ga. L. 1976, p. 1500, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 1989, § 3; Ga. L. 1979, p. 814, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 32; Ga. L. 1993, p. 91, § 32; Ga. L. 1993, p. 366, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 2-6; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1199, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 334, § 12-3/HB 501.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL    Arrest powers of Department of Transportation enforcement officers  extend only to arrests for commission of crimes specifically enumerated by statute conferring powers. 1978 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 78-73.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Authority of public official, whose duties or functions generally do not entail traffic stops, to effectuate traffic stop of vehicle, 18 A.L.R.6th 519.
GA Code § 32-6-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 2 - Dimensions and Weight of Vehicles and Loads|§ 32-6-31. Construction of Code Sections 32-1-10, 32-6-26, 32-6-27, and 32-6-29

 The provisions of Code Sections 32-1-10, 32-6-26, 32-6-27, and 32-6-29 shall not, and shall not be construed to, modify, change, or diminish any power or duty held by any other law enforcement unit, enforcement officer, or peace officer.   (Ga. L. 1978, p. 1989, § 5; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 32; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 32; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 32.)
GA Code § 32-6-110 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 4 - Limited-Access Roads|§ 32-6-110. "Local Service Road" Defined

 As used in this article, the term "local service road" means any public road, whether existing at the time of the designation of a limited-access road or established thereafter, which serves the owner or occupant of any land or improvements abutting a limited-access road and which gives a means of ingress to and egress from any such lands or improvements.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 559, § 2; Code 1933, § 95A-935, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Abutting owner's right to damages for limitation of access caused by conversion of conventional road into limited-access highway, 42 A.L.R.3d 13.   Measure and elements of damage for limitation of access caused by conversion of conventional road into limited-access highway, 42 A.L.R.3d 148.
GA Code § 32-6-112 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 4 - Limited-Access Roads|§ 32-6-112. Acquisition of Property and Property Rights

 The department, a county, or a municipality may acquire private property and property rights for limited-access facilities and service roads, including rights of access, of view, of air, and of light through gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation in the same manner as such governmental units are authorized by law to acquire such property or property rights in connection with public roads within their respective jurisdictions. Public property or an interest therein may be acquired for such purposes by the department or by a county or municipality by any method authorized by law for such acquisition other than condemnation. The acquisition of public property or an interest therein for such purposes by condemnation may be accomplished by the department pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 32-3-4 when such acquisition is approved by the State Commission on the Condemnation of Public Property as provided in Code Section 50-16-183. As used in this Code section, the term "public property" has the meaning provided for in Code Section 50-16-180. In the process of acquiring property or property rights for any limited-access facility, the department or the county or municipality, in its discretion, may acquire an entire lot, block, or tract of land if, by so doing, the interest of the public will best be served.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 559, § 5; Code 1933, § 95A-938, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 1187, § 5.)   Law reviews.   - For annual survey of local government law, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 289 (1986).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   Department lacks power to condemn public property.    - O.C.G.A. § 32-6-112 does not confer on the Department of Transportation the power to condemn public property as the law only authorizes the department to acquire property "in the same manner" as the department is otherwise authorized by law to acquire property. DOT v. City of Atlanta, 255 Ga. 124, 337 S.E.2d 327 (1985).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Abutting owner's right to damages or limitation of access caused by conversion of conventional road into limited-access highway, 42 A.L.R.3d 13.   Measure and elements of damage for limitation of access caused by conversion of conventional road into limited-access highway, 52 A.L.R.3d 148.
GA Code § 32-6-113 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 32 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries|Chapter 6 - Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally|Article 4 - Limited-Access Roads|§ 32-6-113. Design of Limited-Access Roads

 Limited-access roads may be so designed as to regulate, restrict, or prohibit access thereto so as to best serve the traffic for which such facility is intended. The authority designating and establishing any limited-access road is authorized to divide and separate such highway into separate roadways by the construction of raised curbings, central dividing sections, or other physical separations or by designating such separate roadways by signs, markers, or stripes; to designate the proper lanes for traffic moving in opposite directions; and to prohibit the making of turns at specified points. The designating authority may recommend to the commissioner of public safety or, if the roads in question are in a municipality, to the municipality that there be fixed on such roads and on the separate lanes thereof such rates of speed as are deemed in the public interest. No person shall have any right of ingress to or egress from or passage across any limited-access road to or from abutting lands except at the designated points to which access may be permitted and under such arrangements and conditions as may be specified from time to time.   (Ga. L. 1955, p. 559, § 4; Code 1933, § 95A-937, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Right of fee owner to use highway for agricultural or grazing purposes, 145 A.L.R. 1356.    Laws of road or traffic regulation as affected by closing of street or highway to general public or restriction of its use to special class of persons, 157 A.L.R. 1164.