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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-40 - Vehicles to drive on right side of roadway; exceptions; impeding traffic

(a)
Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:
(1)
When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;
(2)
When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway, provided that any person so doing shall yield the right of way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such a distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;
(3)
Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or
(4)
Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic.
(b)
Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
(c)
Upon any roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the center of the roadway except when authorized by official traffic-control devices designating certain lanes to the left of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such lanes or except as permitted under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section. However, this subsection shall not be construed as prohibiting the crossing of the center of the roadway in making a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
(d)
No two vehicles shall impede the normal flow of traffic by traveling side by side at the same time while in adjacent lanes, provided that this Code section shall not be construed to prevent vehicles traveling side by side in adjacent lanes because of congested traffic conditions.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-41 - Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and, upon roadways having width for not more than one lane of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main traveled portion of the roadway or as nearly one-half as possible.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-42 - Overtaking and passing generally

The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules stated in this article:
(1)
The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle; and
(2)
Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-43 - When overtaking and passing on the right permitted

(a)
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:
(1)
When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; or
(2)
Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lanes of moving vehicles in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle.
(b)
If otherwise authorized, the driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-44 - Limitations on overtaking and passing on the left

No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event, the overtaking vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and, in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicle.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-45 - Further limitations on driving on left of center of roadway

(a)
No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of a roadway designed and authorized for traffic traveling in opposite directions under the following conditions:
(1)
When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;
(2)
When traversing any:
(A)
Intersection which is clearly marked by a solid barrier line placed on the right-hand element of a combination stripe along the center or lane line or by a solid double yellow line; or
(B)
Railroad grade crossing; or
(3)
When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
(b)
The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway nor under the conditions described in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section
40-6-40
nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, driveway, or roadway.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-46 - No-passing zones

(a)
The Department of Transportation and local authorities are authorized to determine those portions of any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing or driving to the left side of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may, by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway, indicate the beginning and end of such zones and, when such signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person, every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions thereof. Such no-passing zones shall be clearly marked by a solid barrier line placed on the right-hand element of a combination stripe along the center or lane line or by a solid double yellow line.
(b)
Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section, no driver shall at any time drive on the left side of the roadway within such no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark such no-passing zone throughout its length.
(c)
This Code section does not apply under the conditions described in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section
40-6-40
nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-47 - One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands

(a)
The Department of Transportation and local authorities with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway, or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction at all of such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(b)
Upon a roadway so designated for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(c)
A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-48 - Driving on roadways laned for traffic

Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent with this Code section, shall apply:
(1)
A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety;
(2)
Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes, and provides for two-way movement of traffic, with two lanes in one direction, a vehicle being driven in a continuous or center lane shall have the right of way when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction;
(3)
Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction when such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for making a left turn, or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices or road striping;
(4)
Official traffic-control devices may be erected directing specified traffic, including but not limited to buses or trucks, to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device; and
(5)
Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-49 - Following too closely

(a)
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.
(b)
The driver of any motor vehicle which is drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residential district and which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any like vehicle or other vehicle.
(c)
Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residential district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing other vehicles shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This subsection shall not apply to funeral processions, parades, or other groups of vehicles if such groups of vehicles are under the supervision and control of a law enforcement agency.
(d)
Vehicles which approach from the rear any other vehicle or vehicles stopped or slowed to make a lawful turn shall be deemed to be following for purposes of this Code section.
(e)
This Code section shall not apply to the operator of any non-leading vehicle traveling in a coordinated platoon. For purposes of this subsection, the term "coordinated platoon" means a group of motor vehicles traveling in the same lane utilizing vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology to automatically coordinate the movement of such vehicles.
Amended by 2017 Ga. Laws 267,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-50 - Driving on divided highway, controlled-access roadways, and emergency lanes

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term "gore" means the area of convergence between two lanes of traffic.
(b)
Every vehicle driven on a divided highway shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices or police officers. No vehicle shall be driven over, across, or within any dividing space, barrier, gore, paved shoulder, or section separating the roadways of a divided highway; except that a vehicle may be driven through an opening in such physical barrier or dividing space or at an established crossover or intersection unless specifically prohibited by an official sign, signal, or control device. No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled-access roadway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority. Except as provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section, no vehicle shall be driven in an emergency lane except in the event of an actual emergency.
(c)
For purposes of this subsection, "transit bus" means a bus used for the transportation of passengers within a system which is operated by or under contract to the state, a public agency or authority, or a county or municipality of this state. If the commissioner of transportation permits the use of emergency lanes of a controlled-access roadway by transit buses in the metropolitan Atlanta nonattainment area, the commissioner shall designate on which controlled-access roadways the use of emergency lanes by transit buses may be allowed and upon such designation the commissioner shall only permit the use on that emergency lane of a transit bus with a seating capacity of 33 passengers or more. Transit buses authorized to use the emergency lanes under this subsection may be operated on the emergency lane only when main lane traffic speeds are less than 35 miles per hour. Drivers of transit buses being operated on the emergency lanes may not exceed the speed of the main lane traffic by more than 15 miles per hour and may never exceed 35 miles per hour. Drivers of transit buses being operated on the emergency lanes must yield to merging, entering, and exiting traffic and must yield to other vehicles on the emergency lanes. Transit buses operating on the emergency lanes must be registered with the Department of Transportation.
(d)
Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit the use of a FlexAuto lane in the manner permitted under Code Section
32-9-4.1
.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 135,§ 3, eff. 5/3/2005.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 68, § 1, eff. 7/1/2003.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-51 - Restrictions on type of vehicle that may travel on certain major interstates and highways inside the Interstate 285 perimeter

(a)
(1)
Any motor vehicle with more than six wheels and commercial motor vehicles as defined by Code Section
40-1-1
shall not travel on any portions of Interstates 20, 75, 85 or Georgia Highway 400 that are located within the arc of Interstate 285 unless the driver of such motor vehicle is:
(A)
Engaging in a pick up or delivery to or from a shipper located inside the arc of Interstate 285;
(B)
Traveling to or from such motor vehicle's terminal facility located inside the arc of Interstate 285;
(C)
Traveling to or from a repair facility located inside the arc of Interstate 285 for service; or
(D)
Traveling to or from his or her residence which is located inside the arc of Interstate 285.
(2)
The Department of Transportation by order and local authorities by ordinance may regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access roadway within their respective jurisdictions by any class of vehicle or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic.
(b)
The Department of Transportation or the local authority adopting any such prohibition shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices on the controlled-access highway on which such prohibitions are applicable, and when such devices are in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated thereon.
(c)
For purposes of this Code section, roadways within the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and roadways within the jurisdiction of local authorities shall be as set forth in Code Section
32-4-1
.
(d)
A driver of a motor vehicle failing to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be fined $150.00. A driver of a motor vehicle failing to comply with subsection (a) of this Code section during a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions shall be fined $1,000.00.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 638,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 629,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2014.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-52 - Prohibited lane usage by trucks using multilane highways

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term "truck" means any vehicle equipped with more than six wheels, except buses and motorcoaches.
(b)
On roads, streets, or highways with three or more lanes allowing for movement in the same direction, it shall be unlawful for any truck to operate in any lanes other than the two most right-hand lanes, except when the truck is preparing for a left turn or as otherwise provided by subsection (d) of this Code section.
(c)
On roads, streets, or highways with two lanes allowing for movement in the same direction, it shall be unlawful for any truck to operate in the left-hand lane, except when the truck is actually overtaking and passing another vehicle, preparing for a left turn, or as otherwise provided by subsection (d) of this Code section.
(d)
On interstate highways with four or more lanes allowing for movement in the same direction, the Department of Transportation may designate specific lanes that either prohibit or allow trucks. Where truck usage has been so designated and indicated as such by signs erected by the Department of Transportation, it shall be unlawful for any truck to operate in any lanes other than as designated.
Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 580, § 2, eff. 5/19/2004.
Amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 323.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-53 - Prohibited lane usage by buses and motorcoaches using multilane highways; HOV lane usage by a bus or motorcoach

(a)
On roads, streets, or highways with three or more lanes allowing for movement in the same direction, it shall be unlawful for any bus or motorcoach to operate in any lanes other than the two most right-hand lanes, except when the bus or motorcoach is preparing for a left turn, is moving to or from an HOV lane, or as otherwise provided by subsection (c) of this Code section.
(b)
On roads, streets, or highways with two lanes allowing for movement in the same direction, it shall be unlawful for any bus or motorcoach to operate in the left-hand lane, except when the bus or motorcoach is actually overtaking and passing another vehicle, preparing for a left turn, or as otherwise provided by subsection (c) of this Code section.
(c)
On interstate highways with four or more lanes allowing for movement in the same direction, the Department of Transportation may designate specific lanes that either prohibit or allow buses or motorcoaches. Where such usage has been so designated and indicated by signs erected by the Department of Transportation, it shall be unlawful for any bus or motorcoach to operate in any lanes other than those designated for its use except when moving to or from an HOV lane.
(d)
When moving to or from an HOV lane, a bus or motorcoach shall move to the proper lanes of travel expeditiously and in the shortest distance possible under the circumstances.
Added by 2004 Ga. Laws 580, § 3, eff. 5/19/2004.
Former § 40-6-53 was repealed.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-53.1 - [Prohibited use of commercial motor vehicle restricted highway; traffic-control devices; penalty]

(a)
For purposes of this Code section, the term "commercial motor vehicle restricted highway" means the portion of a highway designated by the Department of Transportation as a scenic highway that spans more than one county and that has upon it installed by such department fixed gates in order to prohibit the entrance and operation of motor vehicles upon such highway during hazardous weather conditions.
(b)
No person shall operate a motor vehicle equipped with more than six wheels on a commercial motor vehicle restricted highway that has been properly marked pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section.
(c)
The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices at the entrance of and upon any commercial motor vehicle restricted highway giving notice of the prohibition provided for by this Code section.
(d)
Any person that violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250.00.
Added by 2024 Ga. Laws 588,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-55 - Obligation of drivers to yield to bicyclist in a bicycle lane

Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter relating to operating a vehicle on a roadway, where a bicycle lane is provided on the roadway, the operator of a motor vehicle shall yield to a person operating a bicycle in a bicycle lane.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 104,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 3 - DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (§§ 40-6-40 — 40-6-56) › Section 40-6-56 - Procedure for passing a bicyclist

(a)
The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a bicycle shall approach the bicycle with due caution and shall proceed as follows:
(1)
Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the bicycle if possible in the existing road and traffic conditions; or
(2)
If a lane change under paragraph (1) of this subsection would be impossible, prohibited by law, or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which speed shall be at least ten miles per hour less than the posted speed limit or 25 miles per hour, whichever is more, and proceed around the bicycle with at least three feet between such vehicle and the bicycle at all times.
(b)
Any violation of this Code section shall be a misdemeanor punished by a fine of not more than $250.00.
Amended by 2021 Ga. Laws 221,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 104,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 4 - RIGHT OF WAY (§§ 40-6-70 — 40-6-77) › Section 40-6-70 - Right of way rule for vehicles approaching or entering intersection

(a)
When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right, provided that when a vehicle approaches or enters an intersection with no stop signs or other traffic-control devices from a highway that terminates at the intersection, the driver of that vehicle shall yield the right of way to the other vehicle, whether the latter vehicle be on such driver's right or left. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection with a traffic light in unactivated dark mode, the driver of each vehicle shall be required to stop in the same manner as if a stop sign were facing in each direction at the intersection. Drivers shall not be required to stop if the traffic signal is properly signed as a pedestrian hybrid beacon or ramp meter and operating in the unactivated dark mode. When a flashing indication is given, the driver shall stop for the flashing red signal and exhibit caution while passing through a flashing yellow indication.
(b)
The right of way rule declared in subsection (a) of this Code section is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this chapter.
Amended by 2017 Ga. Laws 256,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 665,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 460,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 4 - RIGHT OF WAY (§§ 40-6-70 — 40-6-77) › Section 40-6-71 - Yield when turning left

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 4 - RIGHT OF WAY (§§ 40-6-70 — 40-6-77) › Section 40-6-72 - Stopping and yielding

(a)
Preferential right of way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized in Code Section
32-6-50
.
(b)
Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if there is no stop line, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it. After stopping, the driver shall yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways.
(c)
The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall, in obedience to such sign, slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if there is no stop line, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways. If such a driver is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection after driving past a yield sign without stopping, such collision shall be deemed prima-facie evidence of his failure to yield the right of way.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 4 - RIGHT OF WAY (§§ 40-6-70 — 40-6-77) › Section 40-6-73 - Entering or crossing roadway

The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than another roadway shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 4 - RIGHT OF WAY (§§ 40-6-70 — 40-6-77) › Section 40-6-74 - Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles

(a)
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle or a vehicle belonging to a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency making use of an audible signal and visual signals meeting the requirements of Code Section
40-6-6
, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b)
This Code section shall not operate to relieve the driver of any authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 4 - RIGHT OF WAY (§§ 40-6-70 — 40-6-77) › Section 40-6-75 - Highway construction and maintenance personnel and vehicles

(a)
The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within any highway construction or maintenance area indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(b)
The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to an authorized vehicle actually engaged in work upon a highway whenever such vehicle displays flashing or revolving amber lights and has a permit to use such amber lights.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 4 - RIGHT OF WAY (§§ 40-6-70 — 40-6-77) › Section 40-6-76 - Funeral processions

(a)
As used in this Code section, a "funeral procession" means an array of motor vehicles in which the lead vehicle displays a sign, pennant, flag, or other insignia furnished by a funeral home indicating a funeral procession unless led by a state or local law enforcement vehicle and each vehicle participating in the funeral procession is operating its headlights.
(b)
Funeral processions shall have the right of way at intersections subject to the following conditions and exceptions:
(1)
Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right of way upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement vehicle giving an audible and visual signal; and
(2)
Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right of way when directed to do so by a traffic officer.
(c)
Funeral processions escorted by the police, a sheriff, or a sheriff's deputy shall have the right of way in any street or highway through which they may pass. Local governments may, by ordinance, provide for such escort service and provide for the imposition of reasonable fees to defray the cost of such service.
(d)
The operator of a vehicle not in a funeral procession shall not interrupt a funeral procession except when authorized to do so by a traffic officer or when such vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement vehicle giving an audible and visual signal.
(e)
Operators of vehicles not a part of a funeral procession shall not join a funeral procession by operating their headlights for the purpose of securing the right of way granted by this Code section to funeral processions.
(f)
The operator of a vehicle not in a funeral procession shall not attempt to pass vehicles in a funeral procession on a two-lane highway.
(g)
Any person violating subsection (d), (e), or (f) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00.
(h)
Any law enforcement officer who is directing or escorting a funeral procession in this state, whether such service is provided while on duty or not, shall enjoy the same immunities from liability as the officer possesses while in the performance of other official duties.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 4 - RIGHT OF WAY (§§ 40-6-70 — 40-6-77) › Section 40-6-77 - Penalties for collision which causes serious injury to motorcyclist, pedestrian, bicyclist, or farmer transporting certain items

(a)
For purposes of this Code section, "serious injury" shall include, but shall not be limited to, causing bodily harm to another by depriving him or her of a member of his or her body, by rendering a member of his or her body useless, by seriously disfiguring his or her head or body or a member thereof, or by causing organic brain damage which renders the body or any member thereof useless.
(b)
Any person who causes a serious injury to another person as a result of a collision with a motorcyclist, bicyclist, pedestrian, or farmer operating any vehicle used to transport agricultural products, livestock, farm machinery, or farm supplies by committing any right of way violation under this chapter when such motorcyclist, bicyclist, pedestrian, or farmer operating any vehicle used to transport agricultural products, livestock, farm machinery, or farm supplies is abiding by the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished:
(1)
For a first offense, by a fine of not less than $250.00 in addition to any other penalties stipulated by law and the court shall report such conviction to the Department of Driver Services; and
(2)
For a second or subsequent offense within a five-year period of time, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained or a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 and imprisonment for not less than ten days nor more than 12 months. Any fine imposed under this paragraph shall be mandatory and shall not be suspended or waived or conditioned upon the completion of any course or sentence. The court imposing punishment under this subsection shall forward a record of the disposition of the case to the Department of Driver Services.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 22,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2009.
Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 614,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2006.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-90 - Pedestrians to obey traffic-control devices and traffic regulations

(a)
A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device specifically applicable to him, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b)
Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic and pedestrian control signals as provided in Code Sections
40-6-21
and
40-6-22
.
(c)
At all other places, pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-91 - Right of way in crosswalks

(a)
The driver of a vehicle shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching and is within one lane of the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. For the purposes of this subsection, "half of the roadway" means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel.
(b)
No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impractical for the driver to yield.
(c)
Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply under the conditions stated in subsection (b) of Code Section
40-6-92
.
(d)
Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-92 - Crossing roadway elsewhere than at crosswalk

(a)
Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway unless he has already, and under safe conditions, entered the roadway.
(b)
Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway if he uses the roadway instead of such tunnel or crossing.
(c)
Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
(d)
No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices. When authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-93 - Drivers to exercise due care in relation to pedestrians

Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway, shall give warning by sounding his horn when necessary, and shall exercise proper precautions upon observing any child or any obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-94 - Right of way of blind pedestrian

The driver of every vehicle shall yield the right of way to any blind pedestrian who is carrying a walking cane or stick white in color or white tipped with red or who is accompanied by a guide dog.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-95 - Pedestrian under influence of alcohol or drug

A person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug to a degree which renders him a hazard shall not walk or be upon any roadway or the shoulder of any roadway. Violation of this Code section is a misdemeanor and is punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $500.00.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-96 - Pedestrians on or along roadway

(a)
As used in this Code section, the term "pedestrian" means any person afoot and shall include, without limitation, persons standing, walking, jogging, running, or otherwise on foot.
(b)
Where a sidewalk is provided, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to stand or stride along and upon an adjacent roadway unless there is no motor vehicle traveling within 1,000 feet of such pedestrian on such roadway or the available sidewalk presents an imminent threat of bodily injury to such pedestrian.
(c)
Where a sidewalk is not provided but a shoulder is available, any pedestrian standing or striding along and upon a highway shall stand or stride only on the shoulder, as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway.
(d)
Where neither a sidewalk nor a shoulder is available, any pedestrian standing or striding along and upon a highway shall stand or stride as near as practicable to an outside edge of the roadway, and, if on a two-lane roadway, shall stand or stride only on the left side of the roadway.
(e)
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any pedestrian upon a roadway shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(f)
No pedestrian shall enter or remain upon any bridge or approach thereto beyond the bridge signal, gate, or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication has been given.
(g)
No pedestrian shall pass through, around, over, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 22,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-97 - Pedestrians soliciting

(a)
No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.
(b)
Except as provided in Code Section
40-6-97.1
, no person shall stand on a highway for the purpose of soliciting employment, business, or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.
(c)
No person shall stand on or in proximity to a street or highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-97.1 - Solicitation permits for charitable organizations

Municipal or county governments are authorized to adopt ordinances for the issuance of permits for the solicitation of contributions on streets and highways within the geographic jurisdiction of such governments to charitable organizations registered in accordance with Code Section
43-17-5
and to charitable organizations exempt from such registration in accordance with Code Section
43-17-9
.
Amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 2, § 40, eff. 2/12/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-98 - Driving through safety zone prohibited

No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8) › Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397) › Article 5 - RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS (§§ 40-6-90 — 40-6-100) › Section 40-6-99 - Pedestrians to yield to authorized emergency vehicles

(a)
Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal meeting the requirements of Code Section
40-8-94
, and visual and audible signals meeting the requirements of Code Section
40-6-6
or a vehicle belonging to a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency making use of visual and audible signals meeting the requirements of Code Section
40-6-6
, every pedestrian shall yield the right of way to the authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement vehicle.
(b)
This Code section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway nor from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian.