History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 26; Code 1933, § 68A-107, enacted by Ga. L. 1974, p. 633, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 5; Ga. L. 1995, p. 855, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 579, § 4.
Cross references.
Operation of ambulances and ambulance services generally, T. 31, C. 11.
Equipment of law enforcement and emergency vehicles, § 40-8-90 et seq.
Law reviews.
For article, “The Fall and Rise of Official Immunity,” see 25 Ga. St. B.J. 93 (1988).
For note on the 1995 amendment of this Code section, see 12 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 295 (1995).
For article, “Local Government Law,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 389 (2001).
For note on the 2002 amendment of this Code section, see 19 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 243 (2002).
For survey article on local government law for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 353 (2003).
For article, “Police Pursuits: A Comprehensive Look at the Broad Spectrum of Police Pursuit Liability and Law,” see 57 Mercer L. Rev. 511 (2006).
For annual survey on local government law, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 213 (2012).
For annual survey on local government law, see 65 Mercer L. Rev. 205 (2013).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 40-6-2. Obedience to Authorized Persons Directing Traffic
§ 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
§ 40-6-10. Insurance Requirements for Operation of Motor Vehicles Generally
§ 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