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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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 1A - ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLES (§§ 40-6-300 — 40-6-303) › Section 40-6-301 - Rights and duties of electric assisted bicycle operators

Every person operating an electric assisted bicycle shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the operator of a bicycle under this title except as otherwise provided in this part.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 56,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 1A - ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLES (§§ 40-6-300 — 40-6-303) › Section 40-6-302 - Labeling of bicycles; required equipment

(a)
Any electric assisted bicycle manufactured on and after January 1, 2020, shall be equipped with a permanently affixed label in a prominent location which identifies such device as a class I, II, or III electric assisted bicycle along with the motor wattage and top assisted speed capability. Such label shall be printed in at least 9 point Arial font.
(b)
The requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply to a manufacturer, distributor, and any person who alters an electric assisted bicycle in a manner that changes the class by which the electric assisted bicycle is identified.
(c)
Any electric assisted bicycle shall have the same equipment required for bicycles as set forth in Part 1 of this article; provided however, that such devices shall be capable of disengaging the motor when the operator stops pedaling or applies the brakes.
(d)
Any class III electric assisted bicycle shall be equipped with a speedometer that is capable of displaying the speed the device is traveling measured in miles per hour.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 56,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 1A - ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLES (§§ 40-6-300 — 40-6-303) › Section 40-6-303 - Location of operation; age limitations; required safety equipment

(a)
(1)
Any class I electric assisted bicycle or class II electric assisted bicycle shall be authorized to be operated on any bicycle path or shared use path where bicycles are permitted to be operated; provided, however, that a local authority or state agency may prohibit the operation of a class I electric assisted bicycle or class II electric assisted bicycle on any bicycle path or shared use path within its jurisdiction.
(2)
No class III electric assisted bicycle shall be operated on a bicycle path or shared use path unless such path is within or adjacent to a highway or unless operation of such device is permitted on such path by the local authority or state agency having jurisdiction over such path.
(3)
This subsection shall not apply to a bicycle path or shared use path designated for nonmotorized vehicles if such path has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading the native soil with no added surface materials. The types of devices which may be used upon such trails may be regulated by the local authority or state agency having jurisdiction over such path.
(b)
No person under the age of 15 shall operate a class III electric assisted bicycle; provided, however, that such person shall be authorized to ride as a passenger upon a class III electric assisted bicycle designed to accommodate passengers.
(c)
(1)
No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class III electric assisted bicycle without wearing a bicycle helmet.
(2)
No class III electric assisted bicycle without an accompanying protective bicycle helmet shall be rented to or leased to any person for use unless such person is in possession of a bicycle helmet at the time of the rental or lease.
(3)
For the purposes of this subsection, the term "bicycle helmet" means a piece of protective headgear which meets or exceeds the impact standards for bicycle helmets set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the Snell Memorial Foundation.
(4)
For the purposes of this subsection, a person shall be deemed to wear a bicycle helmet only if a bicycle helmet of good fit is fastened securely upon such person's head with the straps of such bicycle helmet.
(5)
Violation of any provision of this subsection shall not constitute negligence per se nor contributory negligence per se or be considered evidence of negligence or liability.
Amended by 2021 Ga. Laws 307,§ 40, eff. 5/10/2021.
Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 56,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 1B - FARM USE VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-305 — 40-6-308) › Section 40-6-305 - Purpose of farm use vehicle

(a)
As used in this part, the term:
(1)
"Farmer" means the owner of a commercial agricultural or silvicultural operation or an employee thereof. Such term shall also include any spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild of the owner of such operation.
(2)
"Farm use vehicle" means an all-terrain vehicle or personal transportation vehicle.
(b)
A farmer who is 16 years of age or older may operate a farm use vehicle on any public road or highway of this state so long as:
(1)
Such vehicle has a properly affixed emblem conforming to the requirements of Code Section
40-8-4
; and
(2)
Such vehicle is actively being operated by such farmer to transport:
(A)
Agricultural products, livestock, farm machinery, or farm supplies to or from a farm; or
(B)
Such farmer between his or her residence and the farm at which he or she works or between properties of such farm.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 425,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 1B - FARM USE VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-305 — 40-6-308) › Section 40-6-306 - Rights and duties of operator

Every person operating a farm use vehicle shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter except as to special regulations in this part and except as to the provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 425,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 1B - FARM USE VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-305 — 40-6-308) › Section 40-6-307 - Local restrictions on public roads and highways

Any municipality may prohibit or limit the operation of farm use vehicles on public roads and highways within its jurisdiction if it is determined that such operation endangers the safety of the traveling public.
Added by 2016 Ga. Laws 425,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2 - MOTORCYCLES (§§ 40-6-310 — 40-6-316) › Section 40-6-310 - Traffic laws applicable to persons operating motorcycles

Every person operating a motorcycle shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter except as to special regulations in this part and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2 - MOTORCYCLES (§§ 40-6-310 — 40-6-316) › Section 40-6-311 - Manner of riding motorcycle generally

(a)
A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto; and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.
(b)
A person shall ride upon a motorcycle equipped with handlebars for directional control only by sitting astride the seat, facing forward, and with one leg on either side of the motorcycle.
(c)
No person shall operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle, or other article which prevents him from keeping both hands on the handlebars.
(d)
No operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.
(e)
No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he shall wear some type of footwear in addition to or other than socks.
Amended by 2017 Ga. Laws 55,§ 6A, 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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2 - MOTORCYCLES (§§ 40-6-310 — 40-6-316) › Section 40-6-312 - Operating motorcycle on roadway laned for traffic

(a)
All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.
(b)
The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(c)
No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
(d)
Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
(e)
A person operating a motorcycle shall at all times keep his headlights and taillights illuminated.
(f)
Subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2 - MOTORCYCLES (§§ 40-6-310 — 40-6-316) › Section 40-6-313 - Clinging to other vehicles

No person riding upon a motorcycle shall attach himself or the motorcycle to any other vehicle on a 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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2 - MOTORCYCLES (§§ 40-6-310 — 40-6-316) › Section 40-6-314 - Footrests and handlebars

(a)
Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests for such passenger.
(b)
No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 25 inches in height above that portion of the seat occupied by the operator or with a backrest more commonly known as a sissy bar that is designed in such a way as to create a sharp point at its apex.
Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws 334,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2 - MOTORCYCLES (§§ 40-6-310 — 40-6-316) › Section 40-6-315 - Headgear and eye-protective devices for riders

(a)
No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he or she is wearing protective headgear which complies with standards established by the commissioner of public safety.
(b)
No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle if the motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield unless he or she is wearing an eye-protective device of a type approved by the commissioner of public safety.
(c)
This Code section shall not apply to persons riding within an enclosed cab or motorized cart. This Code section shall not apply to a person operating a three-wheeled motorcycle used only for agricultural purposes.
(d)
The commissioner of public safety is authorized to approve or disapprove protective headgear and eye-protective devices required in this Code section and to issue and enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications for the approval thereof. The commissioner shall publish in print or electronically lists of all protective headgear and eye-protective devices by name and type which have been approved.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 615,§ 10, eff. 6/3/2010.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 18-11, eff. 7/1/2005.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2 - MOTORCYCLES (§§ 40-6-310 — 40-6-316) › Section 40-6-316 - Rules and regulations

The commissioner of public safety is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry this part into effect and to establish regulations for safety standards for the operation of motorcycles.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 18-12, eff. 7/1/2005.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-320 - Operation on highways and sidewalks; direction of travel

(a)
Electric personal assistive mobility devices and personal delivery devices may be operated on highways and on sidewalks where a 48 inch clear path is maintained for access for persons with disabilities, provided that any person operating such devices shall have the same rights and duties as prescribed for pedestrians in Article 5 of this chapter when operating upon a sidewalk and as prescribed for motor vehicles in this chapter when operating upon a highway except as otherwise provided in this part to the contrary. When either an electric personal assistive mobility device or personal delivery device encounters a pedestrian or individual in a wheelchair upon a sidewalk, the operator of such device shall yield the right of way to the pedestrian or individual in a wheelchair.
(b)
(1)
No person shall operate any electric personal assistive mobility device on the roadway of any highway unless:
(A)
The maximum speed limit of the roadway is 35 miles per hour or less; or
(B)
The roadway has a separately striped bicycle lane and the device is operated within the bicycle lane.
(2)
Operation of a personal delivery device upon any highway shall be with due regard to safety and traffic considerations and limited to:
(A)
Highways which are not limited-access highways with a maximum speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less; and
(B)
The bicycle lane, bicycle path, shared use path, shoulder, or as close as practicable to the extreme right of the roadway unless crossing a roadway at a crosswalk or intersection or avoiding an object or a parked vehicle.
(c)
When traveling on any roadway of a highway other than a crosswalk, a person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device shall travel in the same direction authorized for motor vehicle traffic on such roadway.
Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 56, § 4, eff. 5/29/2003.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-321 - Avoiding collisions; yielding the right of way; warning of approach

Any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device on a sidewalk or roadway shall comply with the requirements of this part or any local ordinance regulating the use of such devices pursuant to Code Section
40-6-371
and shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with, and shall yield the right of way to, persons traveling on foot. A personal delivery device shall emit a sound when approaching and within six feet of a vehicle, person on foot, or individual in a wheelchair.
Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 56, § 4, eff. 5/29/2003.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-322 - Speed of travel restricted

(a)
No person shall operate an electric personal assistive mobility device at a speed greater than seven miles per hour when traveling on any sidewalk or 15 miles per hour elsewhere; provided, however, that a county or municipal governing authority or the commissioner of transportation may further restrict the speed of such devices in locations where pedestrian traffic is congested and there is a significant speed differential between pedestrians and operators of such devices.
(b)
Operation of a personal delivery device shall be limited to:
(1)
A speed of no greater than 20 miles per hour when upon a bicycle lane, shoulder, or roadway;
(2)
A speed of no greater than four miles per hour when upon a sidewalk or within a shared use path or safety zone; and
(3)
A speed of no less than 3.5 feet per second and no more than four miles per hour when within a crosswalk.
Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 56, § 4, eff. 5/29/2003.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-323 - Parking

(a)
An electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device may be parked on a sidewalk unless otherwise prohibited or restricted by an official traffic control device or local ordinance; provided, however, that in no case shall an electric personal assistive mobility device be parked on any sidewalk in such a manner as to prevent the movement of a wheelchair.
(b)
An electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device shall not be parked on any roadway in such a manner as to prevent the movement of a legally parked motor vehicle.
(c)
Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, a personal delivery device operator or any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device shall be subject to the same parking restrictions as provided for motor vehicles under Part 1 of Article 10 of this chapter. All violations of parking restrictions shall be the responsibility of a personal delivery device owner or the owner of an electric personal assistive mobility device; and, for purposes of parking restrictions, the owner of an electric personal assistive mobility device and a personal delivery device owner shall be deemed to be in control of the device at the time of a parking violation involving such device, and no evidence of actual control by such owner need be proven as an element of the offense.
Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 56, § 4, eff. 5/29/2003.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-324 - Transportation of hazardous materials; medical oxygen excluded

No person shall carry or transport any hazardous materials on an electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device. Oxygen carried for personal medical reasons shall not be deemed a hazardous material for purposes of this Code section.
Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 56, § 4, eff. 5/29/2003.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-325 - Required equipment; minimum age for operation; exception to age requirement

(a)
(1)
Any electric personal assistive mobility device, when operated on any highway or sidewalk, shall be equipped with:
(A)
Front, rear, and side reflectors which shall be visible from a distance of 300 feet when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlights on a motor vehicle;
(B)
A system that when employed will enable the operator to bring the device to a controlled stop; and
(C)
A lamp emitting a white light which, while the device is in motion, illuminates the area in front of the operator for a distance of 300 feet, if the device is operated between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.
(2)
Any personal delivery device, when operated on any highway or sidewalk, shall be equipped with:
(A)
A braking system that enables the device to come to a controlled stop;
(B)
Lights upon the front and rear of the device that are visible under normal atmospheric conditions from at least 500 feet on all sides of the device, if the device is operated between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise; and
(C)
A prominently displayed unique identification number and a contact phone number for the personal delivery device owner which shall be answered by an individual located within this state at any time when the device is in operation; provided, however, that nothing in this subparagraph shall subject a personal delivery device to motor vehicle registration requirements of Chapter 2 of this title or any local ordinance or regulation requiring registration of such devices.
(b)
No person under the age of 16 years shall operate an electric assistive personal mobility device on any highway; provided, however, that a person under the age of 16 years may operate an electric assistive personal mobility device on any sidewalk if such person is wearing protective headgear which meets or exceeds the impact standards for bicycle helmets required by Code Section
40-6-296
.
Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 56, § 4, eff. 5/29/2003.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-326 - Operation while intoxicated

Any person who is under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or any drug to a degree which renders him or her a hazard shall not operate any electric personal assistive mobility device on any highway or sidewalk. Violation of this Code section shall be a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $500.00.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 56, § 4, eff. 5/29/2003.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-327 - Monitoring of personal delivery devices; general liability coverage

(a)
A personal delivery device shall be monitored by an individual who is capable of exercising control over the navigation and operation of the personal delivery device at any point in time such device is operating upon highways or sidewalks.
(b)
A personal delivery device owner shall maintain general liability coverage for any personal delivery device operated upon a highway or sidewalk of this state of at least $250,000.00 for damages arising from the operation of the personal delivery device.
Added by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-328 - Requirement in the event of an accident

When an accident involves a personal delivery device, the requirements of Code Sections
40-6-270
,
40-6-271
,
40-6-272
,
40-6-273
, and
40-6-273.1
shall be satisfied if such personal delivery device remains on the scene of such accident as required by law and the personal delivery device operator promptly contacts a local law enforcement agency and communicates the information required by this chapter.
Added by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-329 - [Renumbered] Penalty for violations; judicial jurisdiction

(a)
Any person who violates any provision of this part relating to an electric personal assistive mobility device other than Code Section
40-6-326
shall not be guilty of a criminal offense or a moving traffic violation for purposes of Code Section
40-5-57
but shall be subject to a civil monetary penalty not to exceed $500.00.
(b)
Any violation of this part by a personal delivery device shall not be a criminal offense or a moving traffic violation for purposes of Code Section
40-5-57
but shall be subject to a civil monetary penalty not to exceed $500.00. Any citation for a violation of this part or any other laws or ordinances relating to the operation of a personal delivery device shall be issued to the personal delivery device owner by use of the information displayed on the unique identification marker on the device.
(c)
Any court having jurisdiction over violations relating to the operation of a motor vehicle shall have jurisdiction over cases arising under this part and shall be authorized to impose the civil monetary penalty provided by this Code section. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the provisions of law governing jurisdiction, procedure, defenses, adjudication, appeal, and payment and distribution of penalties otherwise applicable to violations relating to the operation of a motor vehicle shall apply to enforcement under this Code section; provided, however, that any appeal from a superior or state court shall be by application in the same manner as that provided by Code Section
5-6-35
.
Renumbered from and amended §
40-6-327
by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 56, § 4, eff. 5/29/2003.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-329.1 - Local ordinances or resolutions; limitations; authority; requirements

(a)
Except as otherwise provided for in this article and subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section, local authorities shall not enact or enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to:
(1)
Design, manufacture, or maintenance of a personal delivery device;
(2)
Licensing, registration, or certification of a personal delivery device;
(3)
Any additional taxation upon a personal delivery device other than any property tax charges, business license fees, or occupation tax surcharges otherwise authorized by law;
(4)
Insuring a personal delivery device beyond the requirements set forth in Code Section
40-6-327
;
(5)
Types of cargo that may be transported by a personal delivery device;
(6)
Operations of personal delivery devices; or
(7)
Use of or restricted access to any sidewalk, crosswalk, or public highway.
(b)
For the purpose of assuring the safety of individuals using highways, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, and shared use paths a local authority shall be authorized to enact ordinances prohibiting hours of operation of personal delivery devices upon sidewalks, bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, and shared use paths under their jurisdiction, provided that restrictions do not prohibit the operation of personal delivery devices between sunrise and sunset. A local authority shall be further authorized to enact ordinances prohibiting the operation of personal delivery devices upon the property of schools, hospitals, and sidewalks immediately adjacent to stadiums, coliseums, or buildings owned, operated or leased by the federal government, the State of Georgia or its agencies or authorities, or any political subdivision of the state, provided that such property or sidewalk is owned or maintained by the local authority.
(c)
Any local authority shall be authorized to enact an ordinance or resolution which designates a geographically limited area within the jurisdiction of such authority and which regulates the operation of personal delivery devices upon highways, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, and shared use paths within such geographically limited area, provided that such regulations are no more restrictive than those imposed by this part and the geographically limited area is no greater than seven linear miles.
(d)
A local authority shall provide for public hearing prior to passage of any ordinance pursuant to subsection (b) or (c) of this Code section.
(e)
For purposes of this Code section, a highway shall be considered under the jurisdiction of a local authority when it is part of the county or municipal road system of such local authority designated pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 32.
Added by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 2A - ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (§§ 40-6-320 — 40-6-329.2) › Section 40-6-329.2 - Operation of personal delivery device within surface transportation project prohibited

No personal delivery device shall be operated within a surface transportation project as such term is defined in Code Section
36-61-2
.
Added by 2022 Ga. Laws 814,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 3 - PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-330 — 40-6-331) › Section 40-6-330 - Standards for operating personal transportation vehicles

Any local authority desiring to establish operating standards for personal transportation vehicles shall comply with Part 6 of this article.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 629,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 18-13, eff. 7/1/2005.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 3 - PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-330 — 40-6-331) › Section 40-6-330.1 - Required equipment for personal transportation vehicles; grandfather clause

(a)
All personal transportation vehicles shall be equipped with:
(1)
A braking system sufficient for the weight and passenger capacity of the vehicle, including a parking brake;
(2)
A reverse warning device functional at all times when the directional control is in the reverse position;
(3)
A main power switch. When the switch is in the "off" position, or the key or other device that activates the switch is removed, the motive power circuit shall be inoperative. If the switch uses a key, it shall be removable only in the "off" position;
(4)
Head lamps;
(5)
Reflex reflectors;
(6)
Tail lamps;
(7)
A horn;
(8)
A rearview mirror;
(9)
Safety warning labels; and
(10)
Hip restraints and hand holds or a combination thereof.
(b)
The requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any personal transportation vehicles operated during daylight hours authorized by local ordinances enacted prior to January 1, 2012.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 629,§ 10, 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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 4 - MOPEDS (§§ 40-6-350 — 40-6-354) › Section 40-6-350 - Traffic laws applicable to persons operating mopeds

Every person operating a moped shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter except as to special regulations in this part and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application. However, the operator of a moped shall not be required to comply with subsection (e) of Code Section
40-6-312
, relating to headlights and taillights, or subsection (b) of Code Section
40-6-315
, relating to windshields and eye-protective devices.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 4 - MOPEDS (§§ 40-6-350 — 40-6-354) › Section 40-6-351 - Driver's license or permit required for certain operators

No person under 15 years of age shall operate a moped upon the highways in this state. No person shall operate a moped upon the highways in this state unless he or she has in his or her possession a valid driver's license, instruction permit, or limited permit issued to him or her pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title; provided, however, that all classes of licenses, instruction permits, or limited permits issued pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title shall be valid for the purposes of operating mopeds upon the highways in this state.
Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 56,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 18,§ 40, eff. 5/11/2007.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 4 - MOPEDS (§§ 40-6-350 — 40-6-354) › Section 40-6-352 - Protective headgear

(a)
No person shall operate or ride as a passenger upon a moped unless he or she is wearing protective headgear which complies with standards established by the commissioner of public safety. The commissioner in determining such standards shall consider the size, speed, and operational characteristics of the moped. Such standards need not necessarily be the same as for motorcyclists; however, any moped operator wearing an approved motorcycle helmet shall be deemed in compliance with this subsection.
(b)
The commissioner of public safety is authorized to approve or disapprove protective headgear for moped operators and to issue and enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications for the approval thereof. He or she shall publish in print or electronically lists by name and type of all protective headgear which have been approved by him or her.
Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 56,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 615,§ 10, eff. 6/3/2010.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 18-14, eff. 7/1/2005.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 4 - MOPEDS (§§ 40-6-350 — 40-6-354) › Section 40-6-353 - Operation over certain roads may be prohibited

The commissioner of transportation or local governing authorities having jurisdiction over public roads and highways may prohibit the operation of mopeds on public roads and highways within their jurisdiction if it is determined that such operation endangers the safety of the traveling public.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 4 - MOPEDS (§§ 40-6-350 — 40-6-354) › Section 40-6-354 - Rules and regulations

The commissioner of public safety is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry this part into effect and is authorized to establish regulations for safety equipment or standards for the operation of mopeds.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 18-15, eff. 7/1/2005.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 5 - LOW-SPEED OR MULTIPURPOSE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-359 — 40-6-362) › Section 40-6-359 - Required equipment for multipurpose off-highway vehicles

Multipurpose off-highway vehicles shall be equipped with:
(1)
Headlights;
(2)
Brake lights;
(3)
Taillights;
(4)
A rearview mirror; and
(5)
Safety belts.
Added by 2023 Ga. Laws 241,§ 2-7, eff. 7/1/2023.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 5 - LOW-SPEED OR MULTIPURPOSE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-359 — 40-6-362) › Section 40-6-360 - Rights of persons operating low-speed or multipurpose off-highway vehicles

Every person operating a low-speed vehicle or multipurpose off-highway vehicle shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter except as to special regulations in this part and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 241,§ 2-7, eff. 7/1/2023.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 5 - LOW-SPEED OR MULTIPURPOSE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-359 — 40-6-362) › Section 40-6-361 - Traffic laws applicable to low-speed or multipurpose off-highway vehicles

(a)
All low-speed vehicles and multipurpose off-highway vehicles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any such vehicles of the full use of a lane.
(b)
The operator of a low-speed vehicle or multipurpose off-highway vehicle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(c)
No person shall operate a low-speed vehicle or multipurpose off-highway vehicle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
(d)
Low-speed vehicles and multipurpose off-highway vehicles shall not be operated two or more abreast in a single lane.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 241,§ 2-7, eff. 7/1/2023.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 5 - LOW-SPEED OR MULTIPURPOSE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-359 — 40-6-362) › Section 40-6-362 - Operating low-speed and multipurpose off-highway vehicles on highways

(a)
Low-speed vehicles shall be operated only on any highway where the posted speed limit does not exceed 35 miles per hour. The operator of a low-speed vehicle shall not operate such vehicle on any highway where the posted speed limit exceeds 35 miles per hour.
(b)
Multipurpose off-highway vehicles shall be operated only on highways that are part of a county road system and shall be authorized to cross highways that are part of a municipal street system or are part of the state highway system.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 241,§ 2-7, eff. 7/1/2023.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 6 - PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (§§ 40-6-363 — 40-6-369.1) › Section 40-6-363 - Legislative intent

The purpose of this part shall be to authorize any local authority to establish a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan for roadways and streets within the local authority's jurisdiction. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these plans be designed and developed to best serve the functional travel needs of the jurisdiction and to have the physical safety of the personal transportation vehicle occupants and their property as a major planning component. No local authority shall be liable for losses resulting from exercising or not exercising its authority to adopt a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan, failing to adopt such plan, making an inadequate plan, or negligently adopting such plan.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 629,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 59,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2012.
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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 6 - PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (§§ 40-6-363 — 40-6-369.1) › Section 40-6-364 - Definitions

As used in this part, the term:
(1)
"Personal transportation vehicle lane" or "PTV lane" means a portion of the roadway that has been designated by striping, pavement markings, or signage for the exclusive or preferential use of persons operating personal transportation vehicles. Such PTV lanes shall at a minimum meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, operation, and maintenance as set forth in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Safety Manual.
(2)
"Personal transportation vehicle transportation plan" or "PTV plan" means a detailed guide for the operation of personal transportation vehicles upon local streets and road segments passed by a local authority through ordinance or resolution.
(3)
"Plan area" means the territory designated by a local authority in a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan that provides for use of personal transportation vehicles and may include privately owned land upon the consent of the landowner.
Added by 2014 Ga. Laws 629,§ 11, 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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 6 - PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (§§ 40-6-363 — 40-6-369.1) › Section 40-6-366 - Acquisition of property for PTV lanes

A local authority that adopts a PTV plan may establish PTV lanes through the acquisition of property, including easements or rights of way, by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
Added by 2014 Ga. Laws 629,§ 11, 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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 6 - PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (§§ 40-6-363 — 40-6-369.1) › Section 40-6-367 - Part inapplicable to certain localities with prior ordinances governing PTV use

This part shall have no application to any county or municipality that has enacted prior to January 1, 2012, an ordinance authorizing the operation of PTVs.
Added by 2014 Ga. Laws 629,§ 11, 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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 6 - PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (§§ 40-6-363 — 40-6-369.1) › Section 40-6-368 - Requirements for streets or highways on which joint use by regular vehicle traffic and PTVs permitted

Any street or highway segment upon which the joint use by regular vehicle traffic and personal transportation vehicles is permitted shall:
(1)
Have speed limits of 25 miles per hour or less, as established by an engineering and traffic survey; and
(2)
Have been determined by a qualified traffic engineer to accommodate personal transportation vehicles without adversely impacting traffic safety or the travel needs of commuters and other users.
Added by 2014 Ga. Laws 629,§ 11, 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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 6 - PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (§§ 40-6-363 — 40-6-369.1) › Section 40-6-369 - Manner in which PTVs may be driven

(a)
All personal transportation vehicles authorized by a PTV plan to operate on a street, road segment, or PTV lane are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such manner as to deprive a personal transportation vehicle of the full use of a lane.
(b)
The operator of a personal transportation vehicle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(c)
No person shall operate a personal transportation vehicle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
(d)
Personal transportation vehicles shall not be operated two or more abreast in a single lane.
Added by 2014 Ga. Laws 629,§ 11, 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 13 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES (§§ 40-6-290 — 40-6-369.1) › Part 6 - PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (§§ 40-6-363 — 40-6-369.1) › Section 40-6-369.1 - Speed limits on streets authorized for PTV use

Personal transportation vehicles shall only be operated on highways where the posted speed limit does not exceed 25 miles per hour. The operator of a personal transportation vehicle shall not operate such vehicle on any highway where the posted speed limit exceeds 25 miles per hour.
Added by 2014 Ga. Laws 629,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2014.