A vehicle owner may voluntarily increase the allowable gross weight for which his vehicle is licensed by purchasing the appropriate weight license plate for his truck or tractor and paying the difference between the fee charged for the license which is surrendered and the fee charged for the new license, as calculated pursuant to Code Section 40-2-151.
History. Code 1933, § 92-2918, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 998, § 3; Code 1933, § 91A-5313, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 309, § 2; Code 1981, § 48-10-13; Code 1981, § 40-2-163 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1074, §§ 1, 5.
Cross references.
Regulation of size, weight, and other requirements for vehicles and loads on public highways, T. 32, C. 6, A. 2.
Permits for excess weight and dimensions, § 32-6-28 .
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2002, p. 1074, § 8, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “This Act shall not abate any prosecution, punishment, penalty, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil action related to any violation of law committed prior to the effective date of this Act.” This act became effective July 1, 2002.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 2 - Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles
Article 7 - Motor Vehicle License Fees and Classes
§ 40-2-151.1. Highway Impact Fees for Heavy Vehicles; Use of Funds
§ 40-2-151.2. Transportation Trust Fund Established; Funding; Accounting
§ 40-2-152. Fees for Apportionable Vehicles; Restricted License Plates for Vehicles
§ 40-2-154. License Plates for Different Classes of Vehicles; Distinguishing Markings
§ 40-2-157. Payment of Fees Under International Registration Plan
§ 40-2-159. Time of Application and Payment for Plate
§ 40-2-166. Violation of Article; Penalty
§ 40-2-167. Separately Stated Fees in a Rental Agreement; Recoverable Fees and Taxes