Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 40-6-1. Violations of Chapter a Misdemeanor Unless Otherwise Stated; Maximum Fines for Speed Limit Violations

History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 23; Code 1933, § 68A-102, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 633, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 5; Ga. L. 2001, p. 770, § 1.
Cross references.
For surcharges to or apportionment of fines in certain traffic offense cases, §§ 15-21-73 , 15-21-93 , 15-21-112 , 15-21-131 , 15-21-149 , 36-15-9 , 47-11-51 , 47-14-50 , 47-16-60 , and 47-17-60 .
Provision that offenses under jurisdiction of traffic violations bureau shall be classified as traffic violations rather than as misdemeanors, § 40-13-60 .
Law reviews.
For annual survey of trial practice and procedure, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 433 (2004).
For annual survey on commercial transportation, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 41 (2017).

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic

Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 40-6-1. Violations of Chapter a Misdemeanor Unless Otherwise Stated; Maximum Fines for Speed Limit Violations

§ 40-6-2. Obedience to Authorized Persons Directing Traffic

§ 40-6-3. Chapter Refers to Operation of Vehicles on Highways; Exceptions; Vehicle Accident Reports and Private Property

§ 40-6-4. Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal Drawn Vehicles

§ 40-6-5. Persons Working on Highways

§ 40-6-6. Authorized Emergency Vehicles; Pursuit of Fleeing Suspects

§ 40-6-7. Operation of Motor Vehicles in Parades

§ 40-6-8. Rights of Owners of Real Property

§ 40-6-9. Challenges to Speed Limits and Other Traffic Regulations Established or Enforced by Local Governing Authorities

§ 40-6-10. Insurance Requirements for Operation of Motor Vehicles Generally

§ 40-6-10.1. Financial Responsibility Requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

§ 40-6-11. Insurance Requirements for Operation of Motorcycles

§ 40-6-12. Subsequent Violation; Proof of Financial Responsibility

§ 40-6-13. Courts Having Jurisdiction to Try Offenses

§ 40-6-14. Sound Volume Limitations From Within the Motor Vehicle

§ 40-6-15. Knowingly Driving Motor Vehicle on Suspended, Canceled, or Revoked Registration

§ 40-6-16. Procedure for Passing Certain Stationary Vehicles

§ 40-6-16.1. Procedure for Passing Vehicle With Active Sanitation Workers

§ 40-6-17. Prohibited Use of Traffic-Control Device Preemption Emitter; Penalty