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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 2B - [DIGITAL LICENSE PLATES] (§§ 40-2-57 — 40-2-59.3) › Section 40-2-59 - Cancellation of digital license plate by owner

The owner of a motor vehicle with a digital license plate may cancel a digital license plate by applying for a metal license plate with the county tag agent as provided for in this chapter and upon notification of cancellation to a digital license plate provider.
Added by 2021 Ga. Laws 134,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2021.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 2B - [DIGITAL LICENSE PLATES] (§§ 40-2-57 — 40-2-59.3) › Section 40-2-59.1 - Provider authority to change display of digital license plate

A digital license plate provider shall be authorized to change the digital display or messaging of a digital license plate in compliance with rules and regulations of the department or upon request by a local authority or the department. The commissioner shall be authorized to develop rules and regulations relating to the digital displays, messaging, and personalization of digital license plates. Any rules and regulations relating to the display of emergency messages for the public or Levi's Call: Georgia's Amber Alert Program shall be adopted in consultation with the Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, and the Georgia Association of Broadcasters.
Added by 2021 Ga. Laws 134,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2021.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 2B - [DIGITAL LICENSE PLATES] (§§ 40-2-57 — 40-2-59.3) › Section 40-2-59.2 - Report on implementation

On or before January 1, 2024, the commissioner shall submit a report on the implementation of this article to the chairpersons of the Senate Public Safety Committee and the House Committee on Motor Vehicles.
Added by 2021 Ga. Laws 134,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2021.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 2B - [DIGITAL LICENSE PLATES] (§§ 40-2-57 — 40-2-59.3) › Section 40-2-59.3 - Regulation; authority for testing or studying digital license plates

(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.
Added by 2021 Ga. Laws 134,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2021.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-60 - Prestige license plates

(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.
(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.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-69, eff. 5/12/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-61 - Special license plates for U.S. Senators and Congressmen, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of House of Representatives, Justices of Supreme Court, and Judges of Court of Appeals

The commissioner shall design and issue distinctive license plates to each United States Senator and Congressman elected from the State of Georgia, each state constitutional officer, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals, and each member of the Public Service Commission to be placed on such official's personal motor vehicle. Each such distinctive license plate shall indicate the individual's elected office and no county name decal need be affixed to such plate as required pursuant to Code Section
40-2-9
. The special license plate authorized by this Code section shall be issued to such elected official upon application and payment of a manufacturing fee of $25.00 and upon compliance with the state laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and shall be transferred as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
. Distinctive 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 $35.00 which shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time for collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section
40-2-34
. For purposes of this Code section, the term 'state constitutional officer' means the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Commissioner of Labor.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 28,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2024.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-71, eff. 5/12/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-62 - Special license plates for members of General Assembly

The commissioner shall mail special and distinctive license plates printed for members of the General Assembly and former members of the General Assembly who are hereby deemed to have emeritus status after having served in the General Assembly eight or more years to the local tag agent in the counties wherein such members or former members reside on or before the owner's registration period each year. Such special and distinctive license plates shall be issued only upon applications made to the local tag agent and payment of a $25.00 manufacturing fee. License plates may be issued by the local tag agent upon a proper application and in accordance with the terms of this chapter. License plates issued pursuant to this Code section need not contain a place for the county name decal, and no county name decal need be affixed to a license plate issued pursuant to this Code section. Special and distinctive 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 $35.00 which shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time for collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section
40-2-34
. The special license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
.
Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 89,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-72, eff. 5/12/2010.
See 2013 Ga. Laws 89, § 4.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-63 - Special license plates for sheriffs

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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-63.1 - Special license plates for public safety first responders injured in line of duty

(a)
Any law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical services personnel, ambulance driver, or other similarly employed public safety first responder who has sustained a major injury through no fault of his or her own during the competent performance of his or her official duties shall, upon application therefor, be issued a free special and distinctive motor vehicle license plate upon presentation of proof that such individual is entitled to receive such special license plate. For purposes of this Code section, a major injury shall be one that was of sufficient seriousness as to require hospitalization or comparable medical treatment and which resulted in permanent disability or disfigurement of the body.
(b)
License plates issued pursuant to this Code section need not contain a place for the county name decal as required pursuant to Code Section
40-2-9
, and a county name decal need not be affixed to a license plate issued pursuant to this Code section. Special and distinctive license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be renewed annually, and free revalidation decals shall be issued upon compliance with the laws relating to registration and licensing. The special license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
.
(c)
The commissioner is authorized and directed to design the license plate, establish procedures, establish standards for proof of eligibility, and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.
Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 283,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by 2015 Ga. Laws 104,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-64 - Honorary consuls' license plates

(a)
Honorary consuls, upon application and compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relative to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, payment of the regular license fees for license plates as provided by law, payment of a manufacturing fee of $25.00, and payment of an additional annual registration fee of $25.00 which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted as provided in Code Section
40-2-34
, shall be issued license plates as prescribed in Code Section
40-2-31
in duplicate for use on their official or private passenger automobiles. Such license plates shall be fastened to both the front and the rear of the vehicle. No more than two sets of honorary consular corps license plates shall be issued to any country. Such plates shall not be used by any person after his or her appointment has ended.
(b)
License plates issued under this Code section shall not be transferred so as to be used by any person other than the person to whom such plate was originally issued but shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
.
(c)
The commissioner is authorized to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations for carrying out this Code section.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-64.1 - Foreign Organization license plates

(a)
In accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act as provided for in Code Section
50-1-2
, the commissioner shall design a distinctive Foreign Organization license plate.
(b)
Upon application and compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles and the payment of any registration fees, including the $25.00 manufacturing fee and the $35.00 special license plate fee or the $35.00 special license plate renewal fee, as applicable, official representatives of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office in the United States who maintain a presence in Georgia shall be issued Foreign Organization license plates as prescribed in Code Section
40-2-31
in duplicate. Such license plates shall be fastened to both the front and the rear of the vehicle.
(c)
Official representatives of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office in Atlanta accredited by the Georgia Department of Economic Development shall be entitled to Foreign Organization license plates for the representative's privately owned motor vehicle. Such license plates shall not be used by any representative after his or her presence in Georgia has terminated.
(d)
License plates issued under this Code section shall not be transferred so as to be used by any person other than the person to whom such plates were originally issued but shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
.
(e)
The commissioner is authorized to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations for implementing this Code section.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-73, eff. 5/12/2010.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 14-4, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-67 - Special license plates for state commanders of nationally chartered veterans' organizations

(a)
The state commanders of nationally chartered veterans' organizations, upon application and compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relative to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, upon payment of the regular license fees for license plates as provided by law, and upon the payment of an additional initial fee of $25.00 and an additional annual registration fee of $25.00 which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted as provided in Code Section
40-2-34
, shall be issued license plates as prescribed in Code Section
40-2-31
for use on their official or private passenger automobiles, upon which, in lieu of the numbers prescribed by said Code section, shall be such figures or symbols indicative of the office held by such individuals as may be prescribed by the commissioner.
(b)
License plates issued under this Code section may not be transferred so as to be used by any person other than the person to whom such plate was originally issued but shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
, except that such plates shall not be used by any person after vacating the office of commander of any of the organizations enumerated in this Code section.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-68 - Special license plates for Medal of Honor winners

(a)
Motor vehicle owners who have been awarded the Medal of Honor and who are residents of this state, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, shall be issued two distinctive personalized license plates free of charge. Such license plates shall be fastened to both the front and the rear of the vehicle. Such license plates shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
. In the event of the death of the person who received the special license plates pursuant to this Code section, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, his or her surviving spouse may retain the special license plates and continue to display such plates on the vehicle.
(b)
The commissioner may begin issuing distinctive personalized license plates to such Medal of Honor winners for the year 1980 and thereafter.
(c)
The commissioner is authorized and directed to design the license plate, establish procedures, and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 363,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2006.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-70 - Special license plates for disabled veterans not qualifying under Code Section 40-2-69

(a)
Any citizen and resident of the State of Georgia who has been discharged from the armed forces under conditions other than dishonorable or who is currently serving in the armed forces, who is disabled to any degree specified and enumerated in Code Section
40-2-69
, and who is the owner of a private passenger motor vehicle, but who cannot qualify under Code Section
40-2-69
, shall be entitled to a special and distinctive automobile license plate. Such license plate shall be transferred to another vehicle acquired by such veteran or jointly by such veteran and his or her spouse as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
. Such veteran shall be entitled to such plate regardless of whether he or she is suffering from a service connected or nonservice connected disability.
(b)
Such veteran must apply for such license plate and, upon compliance with the state motor vehicle laws for licensing of motor vehicles and without payment of the regular license fee for plates as prescribed under Article 7 of this chapter, such veteran shall be issued similar license plates as prescribed in Code Section
40-2-71
for private passenger cars. There shall be no charge for the additional plate issued such veteran under this Code section. There shall be no charge for revalidation decals for such plates.
(c)
If a veteran has not been certified as disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, such veteran may submit to the Department of Veterans Service such veteran's discharge papers and a certified statement from a physician, licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43, certifying that in the opinion of such physician such veteran is disabled to a degree enumerated in Code Section
40-2-69
. If the certificate from the physician indicates the qualifying disabilities which meet the standards of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the commissioner of veterans service shall submit a letter to the state revenue commissioner indicating that the veteran meets the requirements of this Code section and qualifies for a special license plate as provided in this Code section.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 594,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2012.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 14-5, eff. 7/1/2005.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 898, § 6, eff. 7/1/2002.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-71 - Design of disabled veteran plates; restrictions on issuance and transfer

(a)
The commissioner is directed to furnish the license plates provided for in Code Sections
40-2-69
and
40-2-70
. Such plates shall be printed in three colors: red, white, and blue. The commissioner is authorized and directed to design the license plate. Each plate shall contain, in bold characters, the name of the state, or abbreviation thereof, the year, the serial number, either the words "Disabled Veteran" or "Disabled Vet," and an image of the International Symbol of Access which is at least one inch in height and is white on a blue background.
(b)
Such license plates so issued shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
.
(c)
No disabled veteran shall be entitled to own or operate more than one vehicle with the free license plates provided by Code Sections
40-2-69
,
40-2-70
, and this Code section.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 594,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-72 - Penalty for violation of Code Sections 40-2-69 through 40-2-71

Any person evading or violating any provision of Code Sections
40-2-69
through
40-2-71
or attempting to secure benefits under those Code sections to which he is not entitled shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than five years.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-73 - Special license plates for former prisoners of war

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term "prisoners of war" means those veterans of the armed forces of the United States who were discharged under honorable conditions and who were captured and held prisoner by forces hostile to the United States while serving in the armed forces of the United States in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War.
(b)
Owners of motor vehicles who are veterans of the armed forces of the United States, who have been prisoners of war, who were discharged under honorable conditions, and who are residents of this state, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, shall be issued one distinctive personalized license plate free of charge and, upon the payment of the appropriate taxes and registration fees, shall be issued additional distinctive personalized license plates. Such license plates shall be transferred to another vehicle acquired by such person individually or jointly with his or her spouse as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
. Such license plates shall be fastened to the rear of the vehicles.
(c)
The spouse of a deceased former prisoner of war shall continue to be eligible to be issued a distinctive personalized license plate as provided in this Code section so long as such person does not remarry.
(d)
The commissioner is authorized and directed to design the license plate, establish procedures, and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.
(e)
The commissioner may begin issuing distinctive personalized license plates to such prisoners of war for the year 1982 and thereafter.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-75 - [Repealed] Special license plates for amateur radio operators

Reserved by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-74, eff. 5/12/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-76 - through 40-2-78 - [Reserved]

Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-74/HB 1055, effective May 12, 2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-80 - Transfer of special license plates

Except as otherwise provided by law, the commissioner shall provide by rules and regulations appropriate procedures whereby, upon the payment of the fee prescribed in Code Section
40-2-42
for transfer of license plates and revalidation decals, currently valid special and distinctive license plates and special personalized prestige license plates authorized by this article shall be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle of the same class of which ownership is acquired following that person's or those persons' ceasing to own or operate on the public roads the vehicle for which such plate was originally issued and during the initial registration period for the acquired vehicle. If the vehicle acquired by such person is of a different class than the vehicle no longer owned or operated by such person, then upon payment by such person of any additional fee for registering such acquired vehicle, the commissioner shall issue a new license plate to such person for use on such vehicle. Special license plates and revalidation decals for such plates may be transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Code section at any time after issuance or renewal thereof and until the expiration of the period for which issued.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-82 - Distinctive license plates for Department of Public Safety vehicles for troopers of Georgia State Patrol or law enforcement officers of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division

The commissioner of public safety shall be issued distinctive license plates to be used on motor vehicles assigned to the Department of Public Safety and operated by troopers of the Georgia State Patrol or law enforcement officers of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division. The distinctive plates shall be issued free of charge in accordance with procedures agreed upon by the commissioner of public safety and the state revenue commissioner. License plates issued pursuant to this Code section need not contain a place for the county name decal and no county name decal need be affixed to a license plate issued pursuant to this Code section.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 14-6, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-83 - Special or prestige license plates for jointly owned vehicles; surrendering when joint ownership ceases

(a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any resident person who is authorized to obtain a special or prestige license plate pursuant to this article may, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to licensing, registration, and fees, obtain such special or prestige license plate in his or her own name and the name of any other person with whom he or she jointly owns a motor vehicle.
(b)
Special or prestige license plates issued pursuant to this article to joint owners shall be transferred to another vehicle having the same joint owners as provided by Code Section
40-2-80
.
(c)
If any resident person who is authorized to obtain a special or prestige license plate and who has been issued a special or prestige plate for a jointly owned vehicle dies or for any other reason is no longer a joint owner of such vehicle, the surviving owner of such vehicle shall surrender the license plate to the commissioner and shall obtain a regular license plate or some other type of special or prestige license plate upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration, licensing, and fees.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-85.4 - Special license plates for United States Army Rangers

(a)
Motor vehicle and trailer owners who are designated to United States Army Ranger units, past or present, or are graduates of the United States Army Ranger School shall be eligible to receive special and distinctive vehicle license plates for private passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles used for personal transportation. Such license plates shall be issued in compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter.
(b)
A person who qualifies for the special and distinctive license plate pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall make application therefor with the commissioner and include the requisite fee. The commissioner shall design a distinctive license plate as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and issue the distinctive license plates to qualifying applicants. There shall be no minimum required number of applicants for such distinctive license plate. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of private passenger cars and trucks before issuing these license plates in lieu of the regular Georgia license plates. The additional manufacturing fee for such special and distinctive license plates shall be $25.00. The commissioner is specifically authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to ensure compliance in instances where such vehicles have been transferred or sold.
(c)
The special and distinctive vehicle license plates shall be as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter for private passenger cars or trucks used for personal transportation, except that the commissioner shall include a special design to identify the owner as a United States Army Ranger.
(d)
The license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section
40-2-80
.
Added by 2020 Ga. Laws 560,§ 2, eff. 8/4/2020.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.2 - [Repealed] License plates for Shrine hospitals for children

Repealed by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-75, eff. 5/12/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.3 - [Repealed] License plates commemorating Civil War battlefields and historic sites

Repealed by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-75, eff. 5/12/2010.
Repealed by 2006 Ga. Laws 947,§ 6, eff. 1/1/2007.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.4 - [Repealed] License plates supporting public schools

Repealed by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-75, eff. 5/12/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.5 - [Repealed] Special license plates honoring educators; requirements; copyright; issuance; use of funds; transfer of plates

Repealed by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-75, eff. 5/12/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.6 - [Repealed] License plate promoting conservation and enhancement of trout populations

Repealed by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-75, eff. 5/12/2010.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 193, § 2, eff. 1/1/2002.
Repealed by 2006 Ga. Laws 947,§ 7, eff. 1/1/2007.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.7 - through 40-2-86.12 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-75/HB 1055, effective May 12, 2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.13 - [Repealed] Special license plates promoting historic preservation efforts

Repealed by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-75, eff. 5/12/2010.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 363,§ 6, eff. 1/1/2006.
Repealed by 2006 Ga. Laws 947,§ 8, eff. 1/1/2007.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.14 - [Repealed] Special license plates for licensed physicians

Repealed by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-75, eff. 5/12/2010.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 363,§ 6, eff. 1/1/2006.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.15 - through 40-2-86.17 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Ga. L. 2006, p. 1094, §§ 9-11, effective January 1, 2007. Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-75/HB 1055, repealed the reservation of these Code section designations.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.18 - Redesignated

Renumbered as §
40-2-85.3
by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-76, eff. 5/12/2010.
Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 746,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2007.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.19 - [Repealed] Special license plates supporting the Global War on Terrorism and Operation Enduring Freedom

Repealed by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-75, eff. 5/12/2010.
Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 764,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2006.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.20 - [Repealed] Special license plates supporting the Global War on Terrorism and Iraqi freedom

Repealed by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-75, eff. 5/12/2010.
Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 765,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2006.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.21 - Redesignated

Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 381,§ 4.1, eff. 7/1/2010.
Renumbered as §
40-2-86
by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-77, eff. 5/12/2010.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 179,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2009.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 102,§ 2-18, eff. 7/1/2009.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 800,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 725,§ 3, eff. 5/14/2008.
Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 725,§ 2, eff. 5/14/2008.
Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 351,§ 1, eff. 5/29/2007.
Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 947,§ 12, eff. 1/1/2007.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3 - PRESTIGE LICENSE PLATES AND SPECIAL PLATES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS AND VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-60 — 40-2-86.22) › Section 40-2-86.22 - Redesignated

Renumbered as §
40-2-86.1
by 2010 Ga. Laws 360,§ 1-77, eff. 5/12/2010.
Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 351,§ 1, eff. 5/29/2007.
Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 576,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2006.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3A - RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-87 — 40-2-89) › Section 40-2-88.1 - Electronic application for registration of commercial vehicles under the International Registration Plan

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.
Amended by 2017 Ga. Laws 262,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2017.
Added by 2007 Ga. Laws 341,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2007.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 3A - RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-87 — 40-2-89) › Section 40-2-89 - Vehicle ineligible for registration if prohibited from being operated in interstate commerce

Any vehicle which is prohibited by any federal agency acting pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation from being operated in interstate commerce shall not be eligible for registration under this article, and the commissioner shall suspend or revoke such registration for any vehicle so prohibited from operating.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 14-8, eff. 7/1/2005.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 364, § 1-4, eff. 4/28/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 4 - VEHICLES OF NONRESIDENTS (§§ 40-2-90 — 40-2-95) › Section 40-2-90 - Operation of vehicles registered in other states

(a)
For purposes of this Code section:
(1)
"Nonresident" means any person who does not reside in the State of Georgia but who accepts employment or engages in any trade, profession, or occupation in the state or enters his children in the public schools of this state.
(2)
"Visitor" means any person who does not reside in the State of Georgia and who is not a nonresident as defined in this subsection.
(b)
(1)
Motor vehicles owned by nonresidents may be used and operated on the public streets and highways for a period of 30 days without registering said motor vehicles in the State of Georgia.
(2)
Motor vehicles owned by visitors may be used and operated on the public streets and highways, for pleasure purposes only, for a period of 90 days without registering said motor vehicles in the State of Georgia.
(3)
To be eligible for the exemptions provided for in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, a nonresident or visitor shall have fully complied with the laws relating to the registration of motor vehicles of the state or territory wherein he resides, and the registration number and initial letter of such state or territory shall be displayed and plainly visible on such motor vehicles.
(4)
No resident of Georgia shall be entitled to the exemptions provided for in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection.
(c)
Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, a nonresident student who is a resident of a state which is a member of the Multistate Reciprocity Agreement shall be exempt from the requirement of registering his motor vehicle in this state in accordance with the provisions of said Multistate Reciprocity Agreement.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 4 - VEHICLES OF NONRESIDENTS (§§ 40-2-90 — 40-2-95) › Section 40-2-91 - Commissioner authorized to negotiate reciprocal agreements with adjoining states

The commissioner is directed to negotiate with the proper authorities of adjoining states and consummate, as speedily as is practicable, reciprocal agreements, whereby residents of such states operating motor vehicles licensed in their respective states may have such privileges and exemptions in the operation of such motor vehicles as residents of this state may have and enjoy in such adjoining states in the operation of motor vehicles duly licensed in this state. In the making of such agreements, the commissioner shall have due regard for the advantage and convenience of the motor vehicle owners and other citizens of this state and particularly those who reside near the borders of adjoining states.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 4 - VEHICLES OF NONRESIDENTS (§§ 40-2-90 — 40-2-95) › Section 40-2-92 - Reciprocal agreements subject to confirmation by General Assembly

Any and all reciprocal agreements entered into by the commissioner shall be subject to confirmation by Act or resolution of the General Assembly and shall not be of force or effect until the passage of such Act or resolution and its approval by the Governor except such agreement or agreements as may be entered into while the General Assembly is not in session.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 4 - VEHICLES OF NONRESIDENTS (§§ 40-2-90 — 40-2-95) › Section 40-2-93 - Reciprocal agreements while General Assembly not in session

All reciprocal agreements entered into by the commissioner while the General Assembly is not in session shall be approved by the Governor. Such agreements shall be submitted by the commissioner to the General Assembly not later than the tenth day of its next session, whereupon the General Assembly may confirm or reject such agreement or agreements by appropriate Act or resolution approved by the Governor. Pending passage and approval of such Act or resolution of confirmation or rejection, the agreement or agreements made during the adjournment of the General Assembly shall be of full force and effect according to their terms.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 4 - VEHICLES OF NONRESIDENTS (§§ 40-2-90 — 40-2-95) › Section 40-2-94 - Publication of terms of reciprocal agreements; rules and regulations for enforcement

The commissioner shall give proper publicity to the terms of every agreement entered into pursuant to Code Sections
40-2-91
through
40-2-93
and is authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and regulations for the observance and enforcement of the terms of such agreement, which rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 4 - VEHICLES OF NONRESIDENTS (§§ 40-2-90 — 40-2-95) › Section 40-2-95 - Code Sections 40-2-91 through 40-2-93 inapplicable to motor vehicles for hire

No reciprocal agreement shall be made or approved under Code Sections
40-2-91
through
40-2-93
which relate to motor vehicles operated for hire, nor shall Code Sections
40-2-91
through
40-2-93
apply to such vehicles.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 2 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (§§ 40-2-1 — 40-2-168) › Article 5 - UNREGISTERED MOTOR TRUCKS (§§ 40-2-110 — 40-2-114) › Section 40-2-110 - "Motor truck" defined

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.