Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic

§ 40-1-4. Stickers, Decals, or Emblems Containing Profane or Lewd Words Describing Sexual Acts, Excretory Functions, or Parts of the Human Body - No person owning, operating, or using a motor vehicle in...

§ 40-1-5. Disclosure by Dealer of Damage to New Motor Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-6. Uniforms of Law Enforcement Officers - Uniformed law enforcement officers of an agency who are assigned...

§ 40-1-7. Blue Light Required for Officers Enforcing Traffic; Exception - Whenever pursuing a person in violation of a traffic related...

§ 40-1-8. Safe Operations of Motor Carriers, Commercial Motor Vehicles, and Drivers; Safe Transportation of Hazardous Materials - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-8 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials

§ 40-1-20. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 40-1-21. Safe Transportation of Hazardous Materials Within State - The General Assembly finds that the transportation of hazardous materials...

§ 40-1-22. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 40-1-23. Regulatory Compliance Inspections; Notification; Contacts With State; Permit Required for Transporting Materials; Escorts or Inspections; Exceptions; Recovery for Damage or Discharge; Civil Monetary Penalties; Routing Agencies; Adoption of... - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-23 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-24. Enforcement; Use of Funds; Regulatory Compliance Inspections by Others; Examination of Facilities - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-24 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-25. Severability - In the event that any section, paragraph, or other part...

Article 3 - Motor Carriers

Part 1 - Georgia Motor Carrier Act of 2012

§ 40-1-50. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 40-1-51. Legislative Findings; Construction - The General Assembly finds that the for-hire transportation of persons...

§ 40-1-52. Establishment of Motor Carrier Compliance Division - There is created and established a division within the Department...

§ 40-1-53. “Department” Defined; Methods of Enforcement - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-53 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-54. Rules and Regulations for Implementation and Administration - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-54 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-55. Penalty for Violations - Every officer, agent, or employee of any corporation and every...

§ 40-1-56. Financial Penalty for Violations; Suspension of Certificate or Permit; Notice; Review - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-56 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-56.1. Unpaid Assessments; Liens on Identifiable Vehicles; Perfection; Suspension of Registration - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-56.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-57. Applicability of Prior Action of Public Service Commission - Rules, orders, and regulations previously adopted which relate to functions...

§ 40-1-58. Determining Employment Status Based Upon a Motor Carrier Safety Improvement - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-58 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Certification of Motor Carriers

§ 40-1-100. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 40-1-101. Regulatory Compliance Inspections; Regulation of Business; Requirements of Motor Carriers - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-101 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-102. Certificate or Permit Prerequisite to Operation; Minimum Insurance Requirement - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-102 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-103. Application Form for Certificate; Issuance to Qualified Applicant - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-103 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-104. Revocation, Alteration, or Amendment of Certificate or Permit; Suspension; Out-of-Service Orders - Certificate holders affected by such suspension may appeal to the...

§ 40-1-105. Transfer of Certificate - Any motor carrier certificate issued pursuant to this part may...

§ 40-1-106. Fitness of Applicant; Protest of Application by Certificate Holder - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-106 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-107. Information in Application - The commissioner shall adopt rules prescribing the manner and form...

§ 40-1-108. Transportation of Persons Under Age 21 Drinking Alcohol - Any motor carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner...

§ 40-1-109. Fees Upon Initial Application - The commissioner shall collect the following one-time fees upon initial...

§ 40-1-110. Hearing and Notice of Pending Application - The commissioner, upon the filing of an application for a...

§ 40-1-111. Limitation Upon Reapplication for Denied Applicants - When an application for a motor carrier certificate under this...

§ 40-1-112. Insurance of Motor Carriers - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-112 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-113. Transportation Contracts Limiting Liability - Motor carrier transportation contract shall not include the Uniform Intermodal...

§ 40-1-114. Temporary Emergency Authority Issued to Carriers - Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in...

§ 40-1-115. Notice of Discontinuance of Route - A motor carrier of passengers may discontinue its entire service...

§ 40-1-116. Additional Taxation Prohibited by Localities - No subdivision of this state, including cities, townships, or counties,...

§ 40-1-117. Registered Agents of Nonresident Motor Carrier; Service; Venue for Cause Action; Vehicles Excluded From Motor Carrier or Contract Carrier; Covered Farm Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-117 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-118. Establishment of Just and Reasonable Rates, Fares, and Charges for Transportation - The commissioner shall prescribe just and reasonable rates, fares, and...

§ 40-1-119. Charges by Motor Carriers; Unjust Discrimination by Carriers Prohibited - No motor carrier of household goods or passengers shall charge,...

§ 40-1-120. Limiting Baggage Size for Motor Carrier’s Passengers - Motor carriers of passengers shall not be compelled to carry...

§ 40-1-121. Inspection of Books and Records - The department shall prescribe the books and the forms of...

§ 40-1-122. Observing Laws; Schedule of Operation - Motor carriers shall observe the laws of this state in...

§ 40-1-123. Enjoining Operation of Motor Carriers - Any motor carrier which operates on the public highways of...

§ 40-1-124. Perpetual Franchise Over Public Highways Prohibited - Nothing in this part or any other law shall be...

§ 40-1-125. Hearing Upon Suspension or Revocation of Motor Carrier Certificate; Judicial Review - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-125 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-126. Carriers Engaged in Interstate and Intrastate Commerce - In circumstances where a motor carrier is engaged in both...

§ 40-1-127. Actions for Recovery of Overcharges; Rates, Charges, and Claims for Loss or Damage - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-127 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-128. Accepting or Receiving Rebates or Drawbacks; Prima-Facie Evidence of Intentional Violation; Burden of Claiming Exception - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-128 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-129. Fines for Violating Certificate Requirement; Advertising Services Without Certificate Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-129 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-130. Inclusion of Motor Carrier Authorization Number in Advertising - In any advertisement for a motor carrier, whether by print,...

Part 3 - Georgia Limousine Carriers

§ 40-1-150. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 40-1-151. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 40-1-152. Operation in Accordance With Provisions; Certificate for Limousine Carrier Required - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-152 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-153. Application Form for Limousine Carriers; Issuance to Qualified Applicants - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-153 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-154. Compliance With Code Section 40-1-8 - Limousine carriers shall comply with the applicable provisions of Code...

§ 40-1-155. Transferring or Encumbering Certificates - No limousine carrier certificate issued under this part may be...

§ 40-1-156. Grounds for Cancellation, Revocation, or Suspension of Limousine Carrier Certificate - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-156 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-157. Validity of Certificates - Limousine certificates shall be valid unless suspended, revoked, or canceled...

§ 40-1-158. For-Hire License Endorsement or Private Background Check Certification Required - Pursuant to rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner of...

§ 40-1-159. Application Fees - The commissioner shall collect the following one-time fees upon initial...

§ 40-1-160. Transportation of Persons Under Age 21 Drinking Alcohol - Any limousine carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner...

§ 40-1-161. Revocation, Alteration, or Amendment of Limousine Certificate - The commissioner may, at any time after notice and opportunity...

§ 40-1-162. State Regulates Limousine Carriers; Preemption; Limousine Carrier Doing Business at a County or Municipal Airport - The State of Georgia fully occupies and preempts the entire...

§ 40-1-163. Rates and Charges - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-163 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-164. Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard by Carriers - Before the department shall enter any order, regulation, or requirement...

§ 40-1-165. Motor Carrier Authorization Number of Limousine Carriers Included in Advertisement - In any advertisement for a limousine carrier, whether by print,...

§ 40-1-166. Commercial Indemnity and Liability Insurance - Each limousine carrier shall obtain and maintain commercial indemnity and...

§ 40-1-167. Required Information on License Plates of Limousines - Each limousine carrier which registers any vehicle under this article...

§ 40-1-168. Local Taxation of Limousine Carriers Prohibited - No subdivision of this state, including cities, townships, or counties,...

§ 40-1-169. Enforcement - The department is authorized to enforce the provisions of this...

§ 40-1-170. Application to Every Vehicle Controlled by Limousine Carrier - The provisions of this part and the powers granted to...

Part 4 - Ride Share Network Services and Transportation Referral Services

§ 40-1-190. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 40-1-191. Legislative Findings; Preemption; Ride Share Network Service, Transportation Referral Service, Transportation Referral Service Provider, and Taxi Service Doing Business at a County or Municipal Airport - The General Assembly finds that it is in the public...

§ 40-1-192. Transportation Referral Service Provider Registration Requirement; Licensure; Exemptions; Additional Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-192 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-193. Ride Share Network Service Registration Requirement; Licensure; Required List of All Ride Share Drivers; Additional Requirements for Ride Share Network Service Businesses and Drivers; Law Enforcement Access to Digital Information in Smart... - Upon reasonable suspicion of a law enforcement officer of improper...

§ 40-1-193.1. Registration of Taxi Services; Requirements to Operate Taxi Service - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-193.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-194. Prohibition on Contracting With Carriers, Drivers, or Taxi Services Not Properly Licensed or Insured; Penalties for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-194 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-195. Inclusion of License Number Issued by Department in Advertising; Requirements for Signage or Emblem Approved by Department of Public Safety - Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of...

§ 40-1-196. Rates Charged - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-196 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-197. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The department is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations...

§ 40-1-198. Requirement to Maintain Current List of Drivers - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-198 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-199. Waivers - A waiver of any rights with regard to personal injuries...

§ 40-1-200. Inapplicability to Equine Drawn or Other Nonmotorized Vehicles - This part shall not be applicable to equine drawn vehicles...

Part 5 - Georgia Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing Program

§ 40-1-220. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 40-1-221. Assumption of Liability; Insurance - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-221 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-222. Notification of Lien on Vehicle - At the time a vehicle owner registers as a shared...

§ 40-1-223. Exclusion of Insurance Coverage for Shared Vehicle - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-223 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-224. Collection, Verification, and Retention of Records - A peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall collect and verify records pertaining...

§ 40-1-225. Exemption From Vicarious Liability - A peer-to-peer car-sharing program and a shared vehicle owner shall...

§ 40-1-226. Right to Seek Contribution - A motor vehicle insurer that defends or indemnifies a claim...

§ 40-1-227. Insurable Interests - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-227 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-228. Required Disclosures in Car-Sharing Program Agreements - Each car-sharing program agreement made in this state shall disclose...

§ 40-1-229. Requirements for Drivers in Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing Program; Record Keeping - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-229 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-1-230. Vehicle Equipment - A peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall have sole responsibility for any...

§ 40-1-231. Prerequisites for Sharing Vehicles; Impact of Safety Recalls - History. Code 1981, § 40-1-231 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 2 - Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 40-2-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (3.1) “Digital license...

§ 40-2-2. Violations of Chapter Generally; Penalties - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who...

§ 40-2-3. False Statement in Application as Constituting False Swearing - Any person who shall make any false statement in any...

§ 40-2-4. Manufacture of Plates and Decals Prohibited - History. Ga. L. 1921, p. 255, § 11; Code 1933,...

§ 40-2-5. Unlawful Actions Relating to License Plate; Use of Expired Prestige License Plate - History. Ga. L. 1918, p. 264, §§ 1, 2; Code...

§ 40-2-6. Alteration of License Plates; Operation of Vehicle With Altered or Improperly Transferred Plate - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who...

§ 40-2-6.1. Obscuring License Plate in Order to Impede Surveillance Equipment - Any person who willfully covers any license plate with plastic,...

§ 40-2-7. Removing or Affixing License Plate With Intent to Conceal or Misrepresent - A person who removes a license plate from a vehicle...

§ 40-2-8. Operation of Unregistered Vehicle or Vehicle Without Current License Plate, Revalidation Decal, or County Decal; Temporary Plate Issued by Dealers of New or Used Motor Vehicles - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-8.1. Operation of Vehicle Without Revalidation Decal on License Plate - Notwithstanding Code Section 40-2-8 or any other provision of law,...

§ 40-2-9. Space for County Name Decal; Display of “In God We Trust” Decal in Lieu of County Name Decal - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-77, enacted by Ga. L. 1985,...

§ 40-2-10. Voluntary Cancellation of Vehicle Registration - A vehicle registrant may voluntarily cancel the registration on a...

§ 40-2-11. Administration of Chapter - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-11 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Registration and Licensing Generally

§ 40-2-20. Registration and License Requirements; Certificate of Registration and Temporary Operating Permit; Two-Year Registration Option for New Motor Vehicles - (2.1) To any vehicle or equipment used for transporting cargo...

§ 40-2-21. Registration Periods - For purposes of determining the registration period of an owner...

§ 40-2-22. Application to Local Tag Agents or Commissioner - License plates and revalidation decals shall be issued only upon...

§ 40-2-23. County Tax Collectors and Tax Commissioners Designated Tag Agents - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 659, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-24. Bonds of Tag Agents - Each tag agent shall give bond conditioned as the commissioner...

§ 40-2-25. Processing by Private Persons of Applications for Registration - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 697, § 1; Code 1981,...

§ 40-2-26. Form and Contents of Application for Registration; Heavy Vehicle Tax; Satisfactory Proof of Insurance Coverage - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-27. Registration of Motor Vehicles Not Manufactured to Comply With Federal Emission and Safety Standards; Certificate of Registration for an Assembled Motor Vehicle or Motorcycle or a Converted Motor Vehicle; Former Military Motor Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-25.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-28. Proof of Ownership - History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 315, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-29. Registration and License Plate Requirement; License Fee to Accompany Application; Temporary Operating Permit; Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 315, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-30. Purchase by Mail - An applicant may purchase a vehicle license plate or revalidation...

§ 40-2-31. License Plate Design; Revalidation and County Decals - (b.1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Sections 40-2-131 and 48-2-17,...

§ 40-2-33. Issuance of License Plates and Decals; Transfer of Registration to a Digital License Plate; Compensation of Tag Agents; Required Identification - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 659, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-34. Reports and Remittances by Tag Agents - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 1050, § 2; Code 1981,...

§ 40-2-35. Commissioner to Have License Plates and Decals by December 1 - The commissioner shall have in his possession on or before...

§ 40-2-36. Commissioner to Furnish License Plates and Decals to Tag Agents; Inventories and Affidavits of Missing Plates; Sale of Plates for Vehicles Weighing More Than 26,000 Pounds - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 659, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-37. Registration and Licensing of Vehicles of State and Political Subdivisions - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 777, §§ 3, 4; Ga....

§ 40-2-38. Registration and Licensing of Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers; Issuance of Manufacturer, Manufacturer Headquarters, Distributor, and Dealer Plates - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-38.1. Transporter License Plate - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-38.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-39. Registration and Licensing of New Motor Vehicle Dealers; Temporary Site Permits; Administrative Fines; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-36.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-39.1. Restrictions on Sale or Advertising of Used Motor Vehicles Displayed or Parked; Exceptions; Enforcement; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-39.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-40. Registration of Delinquent Vehicles; Collection and Disposition of Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1931, p. 7, § 84; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-41. Display of License Plates - Unless otherwise permitted under this chapter, every vehicle required to...

§ 40-2-41.1. Authentic Historical Georgia License Plates - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-41.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-42. Transfer of License Plates and Revalidation Decals - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-43. Certificate of Registration; Replacement of Lost Registration Certificate; Issuing of Duplicates - History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 315, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-44. Reporting of Theft, Loss, or Mutilation of License Plates or Revalidation Decals; Issuance of Duplicates or Replacements - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-45. Transferring License Plate or Revalidation Decal for “Salvage”, “Rebuilt”, Damaged, or Demolished Motor Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-43 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-47. Permanent Registration and License Plates for Certain Trailers; “Leased or Rented Trailer” Defined - shall have the option of obtaining a permanent registration and...

Article 2A - Fleet Vehicles

§ 40-2-50. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 40-2-51. Fleet Enrollment - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-51 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-52. Registration and Licensing of Fleet Motor Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-52 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-53. License Plates for Fleet Motor Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-53 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-54. Audits; Regulatory Authority - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-54 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-55. Termination of Participation in Fleet Registration Plan - An enrollment of a fleet in the fleet registration plan...

Article 2B - Digital License Plates

§ 40-2-57. Application for Digital License Plate; Renewals; Fees - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-57 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-58. Duties and Privileges of Digital License Plate Providers - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-58 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-59. Cancellation of Digital License Plate by Owner - The owner of a motor vehicle with a digital license...

§ 40-2-59.1. Provider Authority to Change Display of Digital License Plate - A digital license plate provider shall be authorized to change...

§ 40-2-59.2. Report on Implementation - On or before January 1, 2024, the commissioner shall submit...

§ 40-2-59.3. Regulation; Authority for Testing or Studying Digital License Plates - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-59.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3 - Prestige License Plates and Special Plates for Certain Persons and Vehicles

§ 40-2-60. Prestige License Plates - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 1404, §§ 2, 3, 5;...

§ 40-2-60.1. Standardized Administrative Process for Special License Plates; Designs; Fees; Application Process - (c.1) Any special license plate issued under the provisions of...

§ 40-2-61. Special License Plates for u.s. Senators and Congressmen, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of House of Representatives, Justices of Supreme Court, and Judges of Court of Appeals - The commissioner shall design and issue distinctive license plates to...

§ 40-2-62. Special License Plates for Members of General Assembly - The commissioner shall mail special and distinctive license plates printed...

§ 40-2-63. Special License Plates for Sheriffs - The commissioner shall mail to the local tag agents special...

§ 40-2-63.1. Special License Plates for Public Safety First Responders Injured in Line of Duty - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-63.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-64. Honorary Consuls’ License Plates - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 215, §§ 2-4; Code 1981,...

§ 40-2-64.1. Foreign Organization License Plates - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-64.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-65. Special License Plates for Members of Active Reserve Components of the United States - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 2205, §§ 1-3; Code 1981,...

§ 40-2-66. Special License Plates for Members of Georgia National Guard - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 57, §§ 1-4;...

§ 40-2-67. Special License Plates for State Commanders of Nationally Chartered Veterans’ Organizations - History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 3; Code 1981, § 40-2-66...

§ 40-2-68. Special License Plates for Medal of Honor Winners - History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 887, §§ 2-4; Code 1981,...

§ 40-2-69. Free License Plates and Revalidation Decals for Disabled Veterans - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 336, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-2-70. Special License Plates for Disabled Veterans Not Qualifying Under Code Section 40-2-69 - History. Ga. L. 1967, p. 539, § 1; Code 1981,...

§ 40-2-71. Design of Disabled Veteran Plates; Restrictions on Issuance and Transfer - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 336, §§ 2, 3, 5;...

§ 40-2-72. Penalty for Violation of Code Sections 40-2-69 Through 40-2-71 - Any person evading or violating any provision of Code Sections...

§ 40-2-73. Special License Plates for Former Prisoners of War - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 516, §§ 1-5; Code 1981,...

§ 40-2-74. Special License Plates for Persons With Disabilities - (a.1) Any business registered in Georgia that is a sole...

§ 40-2-74.1. Temporary, Permanent, and Special Permanent Parking Permits for Persons With Disabilities - This special permanent permit shall be gold in color and...

§ 40-2-80. Transfer of Special License Plates - Except as otherwise provided by law, the commissioner shall provide...

§ 40-2-81. Special License Plates for Members of the Georgia State Defense Force - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-81 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-82. Distinctive License Plates for Department of Public Safety Vehicles for Troopers of Georgia State Patrol or Law Enforcement Officers of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division - The commissioner of public safety shall be issued distinctive license...

§ 40-2-83. Special or Prestige License Plates for Jointly Owned Vehicles; Surrendering When Joint Ownership Ceases - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-83 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-84. License Plates for Veterans Awarded Purple Heart - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-84 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-85. License Plates for Veterans Who Survived Attack on Pearl Harbor - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-85 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-85.1. Special License Plates for Certain Veterans - (e.1) The spouse of any person eligible to be issued...

§ 40-2-85.2. Veterans of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign of 1950 - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-85.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-85.3. Gold Star License Plates - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-86.18 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-85.4. Special License Plates for United States Army Rangers - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-85.4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-86. Special License Plates Promoting or Supporting Certain Worthy Agencies, Funds, or Nonprofit Corporations With Proceeds Disbursed to the General Fund and the Agency, Fund, or Nonprofit Corporation - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-86.21 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-86.1. Special License Plates Promoting or Supporting Certain Worthy Agencies, Funds, or Nonprofit Corporations and Qualified Motor Vehicles or Drivers With Proceeds Deposited Into the General Fund - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-86.22 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3A - Reciprocal Agreements for Registration of Commercial Vehicles

§ 40-2-87. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: Vehicles or combinations...

§ 40-2-88. Reciprocal Agreements for Registration of Commercial Vehicles on Apportionment Basis; Registration Under the International Registration Plan - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-88 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-88.1. Electronic Application for Registration of Commercial Vehicles Under the International Registration Plan - On and after January 1, 2018, the commissioner shall require...

§ 40-2-89. Vehicle Ineligible for Registration if Prohibited From Being Operated in Interstate Commerce - Any vehicle which is prohibited by any federal agency acting...

Article 4 - Vehicles of Nonresidents

§ 40-2-90. Operation of Vehicles Registered in Other States - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 10; Code 1933,...

§ 40-2-91. Commissioner Authorized to Negotiate Reciprocal Agreements With Adjoining States - The commissioner is directed to negotiate with the proper authorities...

§ 40-2-92. Reciprocal Agreements Subject to Confirmation by General Assembly - Any and all reciprocal agreements entered into by the commissioner...

§ 40-2-93. Reciprocal Agreements While General Assembly Not in Session - All reciprocal agreements entered into by the commissioner while the...

§ 40-2-94. Publication of Terms of Reciprocal Agreements; Rules and Regulations for Enforcement - The commissioner shall give proper publicity to the terms of...

§ 40-2-95. Code Sections 40-2-91 Through 40-2-93 Inapplicable to Motor Vehicles for Hire - No reciprocal agreement shall be made or approved under Code...

Article 5 - Unregistered Motor Trucks

§ 40-2-110. “Motor Truck” Defined - As used in this article, the term “motor truck” means...

§ 40-2-111. Highway Use Permit Required for Certain Unregistered Motor Trucks; Application; Fee; Identification Tag to Be Displayed and Permit to Be Carried in Truck - In addition to any other provision of law relating to...

§ 40-2-112. Additional Fee for Each Round Trip Into State - In addition to the permit fee provided in Code Section...

§ 40-2-113. Collection of Taxes and Fees; Rules and Regulations - The commissioner shall collect the taxes and fees imposed by...

§ 40-2-114. Unlawful Acts; Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 343, Part 2,...

Article 6 - Administration and Enforcement of Chapter

§ 40-2-130. Records of Certificates of Registration - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-130 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-131. Disposition of Fees - Except as provided in Code Section 40-2-33 and Code Section...

§ 40-2-132. Destruction of Records by Commissioner - The commissioner, in his discretion, may destroy all motor vehicle...

§ 40-2-133. Enforcement of Chapter - It is the duty of every arresting officer, county, municipal,...

§ 40-2-134. Authority of Certified Law Enforcement Officers - Certified law enforcement officers appointed by the commissioner are authorized...

§ 40-2-135. Revocation and Seizure of License Plates and Renewal Decals - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-134 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-135.1. Suspension of Offender’s Motor Vehicle Registration for Multiple Violations of Toll Provisions - As provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 32-10-64, the...

§ 40-2-136. Surrender of License Plates Upon Second or Subsequent Convictions of Driving Under the Influence; Special License Plate for Repeat Driving Under the Influence Offenders - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-136 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-137. Notice of Insurance Coverage and Termination; Lapses in Insurance Coverage; Insurance Coverage for Active Duty Military Personnel - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-137 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-138. Suspension or Revocation of Commercial Vehicle Registration When Not in Compliance With Federal Regulations - Any vehicle which is prohibited by any federal agency acting...

Article 6A - Administration of Federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005

§ 40-2-140. Department of Public Safety to Administer Provisions; Registration, Insurance and Fee Requirements of Motor Carriers - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-140 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 7 - Motor Vehicle License Fees and Classes

§ 40-2-150. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (.1) “Agricultural field...

§ 40-2-151. Annual License Fees for Operation of Vehicles; Fee for Permanent Licensing of Certain Trailers; Fee for New Passenger Car With Paid Title Ad Valorem Taxes - Click to view History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p....

§ 40-2-151.1. Highway Impact Fees for Heavy Vehicles; Use of Funds - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-151.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-151.2. Transportation Trust Fund Established; Funding; Accounting - History. Code 1981, § 40-2-151.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-2-152. Fees for Apportionable Vehicles; Restricted License Plates for Vehicles - Click to view Click to view (2) The alternative ad...

§ 40-2-154. License Plates for Different Classes of Vehicles; Distinguishing Markings - The commissioner may provide a different license plate for each...

§ 40-2-155. Transfers of Annual Licenses and Plates to Certain Other Vehicles Upon Application, Approval, and Payment of Fees - The annual license and plate issued for the operation of...

§ 40-2-156. Rate of Annual License Fee for Certain Vehicles Registered During Specified Parts of Year - Any person registering any of the vehicles named in paragraph...

§ 40-2-157. Payment of Fees Under International Registration Plan - Any person initially registering under the International Registration Plan any...

§ 40-2-159. Time of Application and Payment for Plate - Each person subject to a license fee as provided in...

§ 40-2-160. Liability of Resident and Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operators for Payment of Taxes and Fees; Fees Imposed on Motor Vehicles Hauling Certain Agricultural Products; Issuance of Special Plate - History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 259, § 8;...

§ 40-2-161. Rate of Annual License Fee for Vehicles Carrying Passengers Over Route of 50 Miles or Less - If a vehicle described in this article is operated as...

§ 40-2-162. Apportionment of Cost of Annual License Fees of Motor Buses to Motor Common Carriers of Passengers for Hire Operating Partially Outside State; Formula; Rules - History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 653, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 40-2-163. Purchase by Truck or Tractor Owner of Higher Weight License Plate; Payment of Difference Between Fees - A vehicle owner may voluntarily increase the allowable gross weight...

§ 40-2-164. Decrease of Allowable Maximum Weight (License Class) for Trucks and Tractors; Time; Certain Trucks Not Entitled to Partial Year License - The allowable maximum weight (license class) for which a truck...

§ 40-2-165. Purchase of New License Plate by Owner of Truck Weighing More Than Carried Plate Permits; Credit for Surrendered Plate - If upon inspection a truck licensed under Code Section 40-2-151...

§ 40-2-166. Violation of Article; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 259, § 10;...

§ 40-2-167. Separately Stated Fees in a Rental Agreement; Recoverable Fees and Taxes - Nothing herein shall prevent a motor vehicle rental company from...

§ 40-2-168. Registration and Licensing of Taxicabs and Limousines; Issuance of Distinctive License Plate - Owners of a taxicab or limousine, prior to commencing operation...

Chapter 3 - Certificates of Title, Security Interests, and Liens

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 40-3-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 40-3-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (3.1) “Department” means...

§ 40-3-3. Powers and Duties of Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-4. Exclusions From Issuance of Certificate of Title - No certificate of title shall be obtained for: History. Ga....

§ 40-3-5. Stolen, Converted, and Recovered Vehicles - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 32; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-6. Hearings; Judicial Review - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, §§ 29, 30; Ga....

Article 2 - Certificates of Title

§ 40-3-20. Certificate of Title Prerequisite to Registration; Documentation Required to Register a Vehicle Purchased Outside State - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-21. Application for First Certificate of Title - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-21.1. Conditional Titles; Requirements - For a 1962 or earlier model year motor vehicle, the...

§ 40-3-22. Examination of Records - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 9; Code 1981,...

§ 40-3-23. Issuance of Certificate of Title; Maintenance of Record of Certificates Issued; Public Inspection; Furnishing Records for Fee - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 10; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-24. Contents of Certificate; Certificate as Evidence; Not Subject to Garnishment or Other Process - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 11; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-25. Entry of Odometer Reading on Certificate of Title Upon Sale or Transfer of Vehicle; Certain Vehicles Exempted - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 517, § 1; Code 1981,...

§ 40-3-26. Delivery of Certificate; Notice to Junior Security Interest Holders and Lienholders; Disposition of Certificate When First Lien or Security Interest Satisfied - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 12; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-27. General Procedure for Reflecting a Subsequent Transaction on Certificate - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 304, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-28. Registration of Vehicle Where Commissioner Not Satisfied as to Ownership of Vehicle; Bond - If the commissioner or the commissioner’s duly authorized county tag...

§ 40-3-29. Refusing Certificate - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 13; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-30. Requirement of Compliance With Federal Safety Standards - History. Code 1981, § 40-3-29.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-3-30.1. Standards for Issuance to Assembled Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle or Converted Motor Vehicle; Inspections - (II) At the request of the owner by a third-party...

§ 40-3-31. Lost, Stolen, Mutilated, or Destroyed Certificates - If a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, or...

§ 40-3-32. Transfer of Vehicle Generally - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 15; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-32.1. Application for Transfer of Title to Local Tag Agent by Purchaser of Manufactured Home - In addition to any other requirements imposed by this chapter...

§ 40-3-33. Transfer of Vehicle to or From Dealer; Records to Be Kept by Dealers; Electronic Filing; Application for Title Where Dealer Located - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 16; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-34. Transfer of Vehicle by Operation of Law; Termination of Interest; Joint Interest With Right of Survivorship - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 17; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-35. When Commissioner to Issue New Certificate to Transferee; Filing and Retention of Surrendered Certificates - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 19; Code 1981,...

§ 40-3-36. Cancellation and Destruction of Certificate of Title for Scrap, Dismantled, or Demolished Vehicles or Trailers; Salvage Certificate of Title; Administrative Enforcement; Removal of License Plates - There shall be no charge to a secondary metals recycler,...

§ 40-3-36.1. Designation of Flood Damaged or Fire Damaged Vehicle on Certificate of Title - For any salvage motor vehicle which, after inspection, it is...

§ 40-3-37. Salvaged or Rebuilt Motor Vehicles; Inspections; Fees; Exemption of Motorcycles; Glider Kits - the commissioner shall promptly conduct an initial inspection on each...

§ 40-3-38. Fees - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 18; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-39. Compensation of Tag Agents; Mailing of Applications to Department - The commissioner is authorized to utilize the services of persons...

§ 40-3-40. Reports and Remittances by Tag Agents - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 1038, § 1; Code 1981,...

§ 40-3-41. Suspension or Revocation of Certificates - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 28; Code 1981,...

§ 40-3-42. Postmark as Proof of Timely Submission of Documents; Responsibility for Collection of Penalty for Late Submission - In instances when an application for title is required to...

§ 40-3-43. Transfer of Certificate to Person, Firm, or Corporation Paying Total Loss Claim on Stolen Vehicle; Administrative Fine Enforcement Alternative; Authority of Commissioner of Insurance - History. Code 1981, § 40-3-41 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3 - Security Interests in and Liens on Motor Vehicles

§ 40-3-50. Perfection of Security Interests Generally - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 21; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-51. Creation of Security Interest by Owner - If the owner creates a security interest in a vehicle:...

§ 40-3-52. Perfection of Second or Subsequent Security Interests - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 304, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-53. Perfection and Enforcement of Liens Generally - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 21; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-54. Mechanics’ Liens; How Asserted and Foreclosed - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 23; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-55. Assignment of Security Interests and Liens - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 24; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-56. Satisfaction of Security Interests and Liens - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 25; Ga. L....

§ 40-3-57. Disclosure of Information as to Security Interests and Liens - The holder of any security interest or of any lien...

§ 40-3-58. Exclusiveness of Chapter - The method provided in this chapter of perfecting and giving...

§ 40-3-59. Certain Security Interests Not Affected - This chapter does not apply to or affect a security...

§ 40-3-60. Security Interest Not Created by Provision for Adjustment of Rental Price - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of...

§ 40-3-61. Proceeds of Insurance Policy to Multiple Lienholders in Event of Total Loss of Vehicle - Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in...

Article 4 - Offenses

§ 40-3-90. Certain Acts Declared Felonies - A person who, with fraudulent intent: shall be guilty of...

§ 40-3-91. Certain Acts Declared Misdemeanors - shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1961,...

§ 40-3-92. False Report of Theft or Conversion - A person who knowingly makes a false report to a...

§ 40-3-93. Evidence of Criminal Intent or Knowledge - In a prosecution for a crime specified in this chapter,...

§ 40-3-94. Penalties - Unless another penalty is provided in this chapter: History. Ga....

§ 40-3-95. Effect on Other Laws - The penal provisions of this chapter in no way repeal...

Chapter 4 - Identification of and Purchase and Resale of Motor Vehicles and Parts

Article 1 - Identification of Passenger Cars, Truck Chassis, and Components

§ 40-4-1. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 40-4-2. Application of Article - Type 1. Truck chassis with body (other than station wagon...

§ 40-4-3. Identification Numbers Required - History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 188, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-4-4. How Identification Numbers Affixed; Size and Appearance - History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 188, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 40-4-5. Identification of Truck Chassis With Features Designed for Specialized Requirements of Wreckers - Truck chassis with features designed for specialized requirements of a...

§ 40-4-5.1. Identification Requirements for Personal Transportation Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-4-5.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-4-6. Records to Be Kept by Purchasers and Sellers of Used Passenger Cars, Truck Chassis, and Components - Any person who purchases or sells or offers for sale...

§ 40-4-7. Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 188, § 5; Ga. L....

Article 2 - Alteration or Removal of Identification Numbers

§ 40-4-20. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 40-4-21. Removal or Falsification of Identification Number - History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 34; Ga. L....

§ 40-4-22. Buying, Selling, Receiving, Concealing, Using, Possessing, or Disposing of Motor Vehicle or Part Thereof From Which Identification Has Been Removed or Altered - History. Ga. L. 1918, p. 264, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 40-4-23. When Identification Number Not Deemed Falsified - An identification number may be placed on a vehicle or...

Article 3 - Purchase and Resale of Used Motor Vehicles, Used Parts, and Farm Tractors

§ 40-4-40. Records to Be Kept by Persons Purchasing Used Motor Vehicles or Parts for Resale - Any person who purchases a used motor vehicle or any...

§ 40-4-41. Duty of Purchaser of Vehicle or Part From Which Identification Has Been Removed or Altered - Any person who purchases for resale a motor vehicle or...

§ 40-4-42. Presumption That Vehicles and Parts Were Purchased for Resale - The possession of the motor vehicles and parts covered by...

§ 40-4-43. Penalty for Violation of Code Section 40-4-40 or Code Section 40-4-41 - Any person who fails to comply with any provision of...

§ 40-4-44. Certain Parts Excepted From Application of Code Sections 40-4-40 Through 40-4-43 - Code Sections 40-4-40 through 40-4-43 shall not apply to the...

§ 40-4-45. Sale of Farm Tractors - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 242, §§ 1-3; Ga. L....

Chapter 5 - Drivers’ Licenses

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 40-5-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (3.1) “Clinical evaluation”...

§ 40-5-2. Keeping of Records of Applications for Licenses and Information on Licensees; Furnishing of Information - provided, however, that notwithstanding the definition of personal information under...

§ 40-5-3. Department Employees to Be Appointed as Notaries Public - The commissioner shall cause designated employees of the department to...

§ 40-5-4. Authority of Commissioner to Promulgate Rules and Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 4, § 10;...

§ 40-5-4.1. Authorized Delay in Compliance With Federal Real Id Act - The Governor of the State of Georgia, or his or...

§ 40-5-5. Reciprocal Agreements With Other States, Districts, Territories, and Foreign Countries for the Operation of Motor Vehicles and Required Testing; “Limited Term” Notation - History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 617, §§ 1,...

§ 40-5-6. Forms for Making of Anatomical Gifts Upon Issuance or Renewal of Driver’s License or Personal Identification Card - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 1117, §§ 1, 2; Code...

§ 40-5-8. Registration of Applicants With United States Selective Service System; Notification That Signature Constitutes Consent - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-8 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-9. Pauper’s Affidavit for a Partial Waiver of Driver’s License Reinstatement and Restoration Fees - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-9 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-10. Driver Education Training Courses - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-10 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Issuance, Expiration, and Renewal of Licenses

§ 40-5-20. License Required; Surrender of Prior Licenses; Local Licenses Prohibited - History. Code 1933, § 68B-201, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-21. Exemptions Generally - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 4, § 1;...

§ 40-5-21.1. Temporary Licenses, Permits, or Special Identification Cards; Foreign Licenses or Identification Cards as Evidence of Legal Presence in the United States; Extensions - may be issued a temporary license, permit, or special identification...

§ 40-5-21.2. Compliance With Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program; Application; Implementation - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-21.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-22. Requirements for Issuance of Instruction Permit or Driver’s License to Person Under 18 Years of Age; Authority of Department to Issue or Renew a Driver’s License, Probationary License, Limited Driving Permit, or Ignition Interlock Device L... - (a.1) (1) The department shall not issue an instruction permit...

§ 40-5-22.1. Reinstatement of License of Child Under 16 Years Convicted of Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a child under...

§ 40-5-23. Classes of Licenses - Class C — Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle...

§ 40-5-24. Instruction Permits; Graduated Licensing and Related Restrictions; Temporary Licenses - provided, however, that a Class D license holder shall not...

§ 40-5-25. Applications; Fees; Provisions for Voluntary Participation in Various Programs - Click to view The commissioner may by rule provide incentive...

§ 40-5-26. Applications of Minors; Revocation Request of Minor’s Instruction Permit or License; Distinctive Licenses for Persons Under 21 - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 4, § 3;...

§ 40-5-27. Examination of Applicants - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 4, § 4;...

§ 40-5-28. Issuance and Contents of Licenses; County Tag Agents; Class E and Class F Licenses for Volunteer Firefighters - The provisions of this subsection shall apply to both original...

§ 40-5-28.1. Use of Social Security Numbers - No license or permit issued or renewed on or after...

§ 40-5-29. License to Be Carried and Exhibited on Demand - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 4, § 7;...

§ 40-5-30. Restricted Licenses - History. Code 1933, § 68B-211, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-31. Replacement Permits or Licenses - A new permit obtained under this Code section shall be...

§ 40-5-32. Expiration and Renewal of Licenses; Reexamination Required - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 4, § 5;...

§ 40-5-33. Change of Address or Name - Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a driver’s...

§ 40-5-34. Driver License Advisory Board - History. Code 1933, § 68B-216, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-35. Disqualifying Disorders and Disabilities; Reports by Physicians and Vision Specialists; Procedure When Person Found Unqualified to Be Licensed - History. Code 1933, § 68B-217, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-36. Veterans’ Licenses, Honorary Licenses, and Other Distinctive Licenses - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1152, §§ 2-5; Ga. L....

§ 40-5-37. Expiration of Active Duty Service Members’ Licenses - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-37 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-38. Notation of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-38 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-39. Requirements for Operation of a Motor Vehicle for Hire; For-Hire License Endorsements and Eligibility; Term; Background Checks - This shall include, but not be limited to, ride share...

Article 3 - Cancellation, Suspension, and Revocation of Licenses

§ 40-5-50. Authority of Department to Cancel License or Identification Card - The department is authorized to cancel any driver’s license or...

§ 40-5-51. Suspension of Driving Privilege of Nonresident; Reporting Convictions, Suspensions, and Revocations of Nonresidents - History. Code 1933, § 68B-302, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-52. Suspension of License or Operating Privilege for Conduct in Another State - History. Code 1933, § 68B-303, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-53. When Courts to Send Licenses and Reports of Convictions to Department; Destruction of License by Department; Issuance of New License Upon Satisfaction of Certain Requirements - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 4, § 13;...

§ 40-5-54. Mandatory Suspension of License; Notice of Suspension - History. Ga. L. 1939, p. 135, § 10; Ga. L....

§ 40-5-54.1. Denial or Suspension of License for Noncompliance With Child Support Order - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-54.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-55. Implied Consent to Chemical Tests - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 448, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 40-5-56. Suspension of License or Driving Privilege for Failure to Respond to Citation; Reinstatement of License - History. Code 1933, § 68B-316, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 40-5-57. Suspension or Revocation of License of Habitually Negligent or Dangerous Driver; Point System - Click to view History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 430, §§...

§ 40-5-57.1. Suspension of Licenses of Persons Under Age 21 for Certain Offenses; Surrender of License to Court Upon Conviction; Suspension of Licenses of Persons Under Age 18 for Certain Point Accumulations; Reinstatement of License Following Suspen... - (c.1) In any case where a person’s driver’s license was...

§ 40-5-57.2. Suspension of License for Reckless Stunt Driving - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-57.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-57.3. Penalty for Multiple Convictions of Causing Serious Injury Due to Right of Way Violations - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-57.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-58. Habitual Violators; Probationary Licenses - History. Code 1933, § 68B-308, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-59. Reexamination of Drivers Believed to Be Incompetent or Unqualified - History. Code 1933, § 68B-309, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-60. When Revocation or Suspension Effective; Notice - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 1668, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-5-61. Surrender and Return of License; Time Served Under Such Sentence Credited Toward Fulfillment of Period of Revocation or Suspension - History. Code 1933, § 68B-313, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-62. Periods of Revocation; Time Served Under Such Sentence Credited Toward Fulfillment of Period of Revocation; Conditions to Restoration of License or Issuance of New License - History. Code 1933, § 68B-310, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-63. Periods of Suspension for Certain Convictions of Code Section 40-5-54 or 40-6-391; Conditions to Return of License - History. Code 1933, § 68B-312, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-63.1. Clinical Evaluation and Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for Certain Offenders - In addition to any and all other conditions of license...

§ 40-5-64. Limited Driving Permits for Certain Offenders - (c.1) Exception to standards for approval. History. Code 1933, §...

§ 40-5-64.1. Ignition Interlock Device Limited Driving Permits - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-64.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-65. Restriction as to Operation Under Foreign License During Period of Revocation or Suspension - Any resident or nonresident whose driver’s license or privilege to...

§ 40-5-66. Appeals From Decisions of Department - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 4, § 11;...

§ 40-5-67. Seizure and Disposition of Driver’s License of Persons Charged With Driving Under the Influence; Issuance of Temporary Driving Permit; Disposition of Cases - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-69 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-67.1. Chemical Tests; Implied Consent Notices; Rights of Motorists; Test Results; Refusal to Submit; Suspension or Disqualification; Administrative License Suspension Hearing and Review; Inspection and Certification of Breath-Testing Instrumen... - The State of Georgia has conditioned your privilege to drive...

§ 40-5-67.2. Terms and Conditions for Implied Consent License Suspension; Administrative License Suspensions in Relation to Post-Conviction Suspension; Eligibility for Limited Driving Permit or Ignition Interlock Device Limited Driving Permit - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-67.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-69. Circumstances Not Affecting Suspensions by Operation of Law - If a person’s driver’s license is suspended by operation of...

§ 40-5-70. Suspension of Drivers’ Licenses for Failure to Show Proof of Required Minimum Insurance; Hearings; Mandatory Suspension - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-70 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-72. Forwarding of License, Tag, and Tag Registration to Department; Notice; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-72 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-73. Limited Applicability - The provisions of Code Sections 40-5-70, 40-6-10, and 40-6-11 shall...

§ 40-5-74. Defacement or Alteration of Seized License Prohibited - Whenever a person is charged with a violation of the...

Article 3A - Suspension of License for Being in Control of a Moving Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance or Marijuana

§ 40-5-75. Suspension of Licenses by Operation of Law; Reinstatement - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-75 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-76. Court Ordered Reinstatement or Suspension of License or Issuance of Limited Driving Permit or Ignition Interlock Device Limited Driving Permit; Time Credited Toward Fulfillment of Period of License Suspension - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-76 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 4 - Restoration of Licenses to Persons Completing Defensive Driving Course or Alcohol or Drug Program

§ 40-5-80. Purpose of Article - The purpose of this article, the “Georgia Driver Improvement Act,”...

§ 40-5-81. Certification and Approval of Courses by Department; Prohibited Behavior by a Clinic or Program - A violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor. In...

§ 40-5-82. Administration of Program - History. Code 1933, § 68D-103, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 40-5-83. Approval and Operation of Driver Improvement Clinics; Criteria for Defensive Driving Courses, Alcohol and Drug Courses, and Driving Under the Influence Risk Reduction Programs - History. Code 1933, § 68D-104, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 40-5-84. Reinstatement of Licenses Suspended for Certain Offenses or for Points - History. Code 1933, § 68D-105, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 40-5-85. Reinstatement of Licenses Suspended for Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs; Red Stripe on Licenses of Repeat Offenders - Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any person convicted...

§ 40-5-86. Reduction of Point Count Upon Completion of Course - Upon the accumulation of points pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57,...

§ 40-5-87. Conditions of Article Exclusive - The requirements and conditions of this article and the rules...

§ 40-5-88. Administrative Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-88 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 5 - Identification Cards for Persons Without Drivers’ Licenses

§ 40-5-100. Personal Identification Cards; Contents; Possession of More Than One Card Prohibited; Optional Contributions to and Participation in Voluntary Programs - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 807, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-5-101. Rules and Regulations - The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations under which this...

§ 40-5-102. Applicant to Furnish Proof of Birth Date - The department shall require an applicant for an identification card...

§ 40-5-103. Fee; Issuance Period; Exemptions From Fees; Renewal - (a.1) The maximum period for which any identification card shall...

§ 40-5-104. False Statement in Application - Any person who knowingly makes any false statement in an...

§ 40-5-105. Application of Code Section 40-5-2 - The provisions of Code Section 40-5-2 regarding the maintenance and...

§ 40-5-106. Impact of Display to Officer of Identification in Electronic Format - Any person utilizing a wireless telecommunications device as such term...

Article 6 - Miscellaneous Offenses and Jurisdiction of Offenses

§ 40-5-120. Unlawful Use of License or Identification Card; Penalties for Violations of Chapter Generally - It is a misdemeanor for any person to: History. Code...

§ 40-5-121. Driving While License Suspended or Revoked - History. Code 1933, § 68B-402, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 40-5-122. Permitting Unlicensed Person to Drive - No person shall knowingly authorize or permit a motor vehicle...

§ 40-5-123. Permitting Unauthorized Minor to Drive - No person shall cause or knowingly permit his child or...

§ 40-5-124. Jurisdiction of Offenses - History. Code 1933, § 68B-405, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 40-5-125. Fraudulent Driver’s License or Identification Card; False Statements or Commission of Fraud in Applications; Criminal Violation - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-125 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 7 - Commercial Drivers’ Licenses

§ 40-5-140. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 40-5-141. Purpose and Applicability of Article; Liberal Construction - The purpose of this article is to implement the federal...

§ 40-5-142. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: provided, however, that...

§ 40-5-143. Driving Commercial Motor Vehicle With More Than One License Prohibited - No person who drives a commercial motor vehicle shall have...

§ 40-5-144. Notice Required of Driver When Convicted of Violating Certain Laws or When License Is Suspended, Revoked, or Canceled; Information Required of Applicant for License - The applicant shall certify that all information furnished is true...

§ 40-5-145. Duties of Employer - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-145 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-146. Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicle Without Valid License or Driving Privilege - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-146 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-147. Requirements for Issuance of License or Instruction Permit; Administration of Skills Test by Third Party; Waiver or Exemption; Disqualification and Notice - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-147 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-148. Nonresident License - The department may issue a nonresident commercial driver’s license to...

§ 40-5-148.1. Restricted Commercial Licenses for Persons in Agricultural Industry - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-148.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-148.2. Issuance of Nonresident Commercial Drivers’ Licenses - If an individual is a resident of another state while...

§ 40-5-148.3. Submission of Medical Examiner’s Certificate; Penalty for False Submissions - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-148.3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-149. Contents of Application; Application Required When Name, Mailing Address, or Residence Changed - Each application shall be accompanied by an application fee of...

§ 40-5-150. Contents of License; Classifications; Endorsements and Restrictions; Information to Be Obtained Before Issuance; Notice of Issuance; Expiration of License; Renewal - (5.1) “S” — Authorizes the driver to drive a school...

§ 40-5-151. Disqualification From Driving; Action Required After Suspending, Revoking, or Canceling License or Nonresident Privileges - (a.1) Any person is disqualified from driving a commercial motor...

§ 40-5-152. Operating Vehicle While Having Measurable Alcohol in System; Refusal to Take Chemical Test - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-152 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-153. Implied Consent to Chemical Test; Administration of Test; Procedure - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-153 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-154. Notice to Licensing State of Conviction of Nonresident Licensee for Violation of State Law or Local Ordinance - Within ten days after receiving a report of the conviction...

§ 40-5-155. Information to Be Available to Driver’s License Administrators of Other States, Employers, and Insurers - Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the...

§ 40-5-156. Rules and Regulations - The commissioner may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to...

§ 40-5-157. Authority for Commissioner to Enter Into Agreements, Arrangements, or Declarations - The commissioner or his or her designee may enter into...

§ 40-5-158. Driving With License Issued by State or Province or Territory of Canada in Accordance With Minimum Federal Standards - Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a person may...

§ 40-5-159. Violations - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-159 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 8 - Identification Cards for Persons With Disabilities

§ 40-5-170. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 40-5-171. Issuance and Contents of Identification Cards for Persons With Disabilities - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-171 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-172. Term of Card Issued to Person With Permanent Disability; Issuance to Person With Temporary Disability; Renewal - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-172 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-173. Format of Card - The face of the identification card for persons with disabilities...

§ 40-5-174. Proof of Need for Special Transportation Services for Persons With Disabilities - The face of the identification card for persons with disabilities...

§ 40-5-175. Admission to Seating for Persons With Disabilities at Public Events - The identification card for persons with disabilities shall bear the...

§ 40-5-176. Rules and Regulations - The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations under which this...

§ 40-5-177. Evidence of Applicant’s Birth Date Required - The department shall require an applicant for an identification card...

§ 40-5-178. Fee for Card; Waiver for Person With Veteran’s Driver’s License - History. Code 1981, § 40-5-178 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-5-179. Fraudulent Identification Cards; Penalties - It is a misdemeanor for any person: History. Code 1981,...

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 - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 23;...

§ 40-6-2. Obedience to Authorized Persons Directing Traffic - No person shall fail or refuse to comply with any...

§ 40-6-3. Chapter Refers to Operation of Vehicles on Highways; Exceptions; Vehicle Accident Reports and Private Property - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 22;...

§ 40-6-4. Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal Drawn Vehicles - Every person riding an animal or driving an animal drawn...

§ 40-6-5. Persons Working on Highways - Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this chapter, except...

§ 40-6-6. Authorized Emergency Vehicles; Pursuit of Fleeing Suspects - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 26;...

§ 40-6-7. Operation of Motor Vehicles in Parades - Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, it shall be lawful...

§ 40-6-8. Rights of Owners of Real Property - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the...

§ 40-6-9. Challenges to Speed Limits and Other Traffic Regulations Established or Enforced by Local Governing Authorities - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 50;...

§ 40-6-10. Insurance Requirements for Operation of Motor Vehicles Generally - (1.1) Upon the request of the insured, an insurer may...

§ 40-6-10.1. Financial Responsibility Requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - No motor carrier subject to the financial responsibility requirements of...

§ 40-6-11. Insurance Requirements for Operation of Motorcycles - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-11 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-12. Subsequent Violation; Proof of Financial Responsibility - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-12 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-13. Courts Having Jurisdiction to Try Offenses - Any court having jurisdiction to try and dispose of traffic...

§ 40-6-14. Sound Volume Limitations From Within the Motor Vehicle - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-14 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-15. Knowingly Driving Motor Vehicle on Suspended, Canceled, or Revoked Registration - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-15 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-16. Procedure for Passing Certain Stationary Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-16 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-16.1. Procedure for Passing Vehicle With Active Sanitation Workers - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-16.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-17. Prohibited Use of Traffic-Control Device Preemption Emitter; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-17 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings

§ 40-6-20. Obedience to Traffic-Control Devices Required; Presumptions; Red Light Cameras - provided, however, that only warning notices and not citations for...

§ 40-6-21. Meaning of Traffic Signals - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 35;...

§ 40-6-22. Pedestrian-Control Signals - Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words WALK or DON’T...

§ 40-6-23. Flashing Circular Red or Yellow Signals - Flashing signal indications shall have the following meanings: History. Ga....

§ 40-6-24. Lane Direction Control Signals - When lane direction control signals are placed over the individual...

§ 40-6-25. Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals, or Markings - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 38;...

§ 40-6-26. Interference With Official Traffic-Control Devices or Certain Signs; Travel on Closed Highway Prohibited - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 39;...

§ 40-6-27. Installation of Blue Retroreflective Raised Pavement Markers - It shall be unlawful for any person to place or...

§ 40-6-28. Restricted Access/managed Lanes - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-28 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway, Overtaking and Passing, Following Too Closely

§ 40-6-40. Vehicles to Drive on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions; Impeding Traffic - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 55;...

§ 40-6-41. Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions - Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each...

§ 40-6-42. Overtaking and Passing Generally - The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of...

§ 40-6-43. When Overtaking and Passing on the Right Permitted - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 58;...

§ 40-6-44. Limitations on Overtaking and Passing on the Left - No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of...

§ 40-6-45. Further Limitations on Driving on Left of Center of Roadway - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 59;...

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Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic