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 - 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;...

§ 40-6-46. No-Passing Zones - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 60;...

§ 40-6-47. One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 61;...

§ 40-6-48. Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic - Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more...

§ 40-6-49. Following Too Closely - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 63;...

§ 40-6-50. Driving on Divided Highway, Controlled-Access Roadways, and Emergency Lanes - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 64;...

§ 40-6-51. Restrictions on Type of Vehicle That May Travel on Certain Major Interstates and Highways Inside the Interstate 285 Perimeter - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 65;...

§ 40-6-52. Prohibited Lane Usage by Trucks Using Multilane Highways - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-53 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-53. Prohibited Lane Usage by Buses and Motorcoaches Using Multilane Highways; Hov Lane Usage by a Bus or Motorcoach - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-53 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-54. Designation of Travel Lanes for Exclusive Use of Certain Vehicles; Penalty; Presumption; Establishment of High Occupancy Toll (Hot)lanes - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-54 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-55. Obligation of Drivers to Yield to Bicyclist in a Bicycle Lane - Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter relating to operating a...

§ 40-6-56. Procedure for Passing a Bicyclist - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-56 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 4 - Right of Way

§ 40-6-70. Right of Way Rule for Vehicles Approaching or Entering Intersection - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 72;...

§ 40-6-71. Yield When Turning Left - The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the...

§ 40-6-72. Stopping and Yielding - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 74;...

§ 40-6-73. Entering or Crossing Roadway - The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross...

§ 40-6-74. Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 76;...

§ 40-6-75. Highway Construction and Maintenance Personnel and Vehicles - History. Code 1933, § 68A-406, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

§ 40-6-76. Funeral Processions - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-76 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-77. Penalties for Collision Which Causes Serious Injury to Motorcyclist, Pedestrian, Bicyclist, or Farmer Transporting Certain Items - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-77 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 5 - Rights and Duties of Pedestrians

§ 40-6-90. Pedestrians to Obey Traffic-Control Devices and Traffic Regulations - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 77;...

§ 40-6-91. Right of Way in Crosswalks - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 78;...

§ 40-6-92. Crossing Roadway Elsewhere Than at Crosswalk - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 79;...

§ 40-6-93. Drivers to Exercise Due Care in Relation to Pedestrians - Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, every driver of a...

§ 40-6-94. Right of Way of Blind Pedestrian - The driver of every vehicle shall yield the right of...

§ 40-6-95. Pedestrian Under Influence of Alcohol or Drug - A person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor...

§ 40-6-96. Pedestrians on or Along Roadway - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 82;...

§ 40-6-97. Pedestrians Soliciting - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 82;...

§ 40-6-97.1. Solicitation Permits for Charitable Organizations - Municipal or county governments are authorized to adopt ordinances for...

§ 40-6-98. Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited - No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or...

§ 40-6-99. Pedestrians to Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles - History. Code 1933, § 68A-510, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

Article 6 - Turning, Starting, Signaling

§ 40-6-120. Methods of Turning at Intersections - The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an...

§ 40-6-121. U-Turns - No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in...

§ 40-6-122. Starting Parked Vehicle - No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing,...

§ 40-6-123. Turning Movements; Signals Required on Turning, Changing Lanes, Slowing, or Stopping - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 69;...

§ 40-6-124. Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lights - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 70;...

§ 40-6-125. Method of Giving Hand and Arm Signals - All signals required by this article when given by hand...

§ 40-6-126. Central Lane for Turning - Whenever a highway or roadway has a central lane in...

Article 7 - Negotiating Railroad Crossings, Entering Highways From Private Driveways

§ 40-6-140. Approaching and Travel Over Railroad Grade Crossing - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 83;...

§ 40-6-141. Erection and Observance of Stop Signs at Railroad Grade Crossings - The Department of Transportation and local authorities with the approval...

§ 40-6-142. Certain Vehicles to Stop at All Railroad Crossings - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 85;...

§ 40-6-143. Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossings - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 86;...

§ 40-6-144. Emerging From Alley, Driveway, or Building; Driving Upon a Sidewalk Prohibited - The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building,...

Article 8 - School Buses

§ 40-6-160. Speed Limits When Transporting Children - History. Code 1933, § 68A-706, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

§ 40-6-161. Headlights to Be Lit When Transporting Children; Communication Equipment Required - History. Ga. L. 1964, p. 338, § 1; Code 1933,...

§ 40-6-162. Use of Visual Signals - A school bus driver shall actuate the visual signals required...

§ 40-6-163. Duty of Driver of Vehicle Meeting or Overtaking School Bus; Reporting of Violations; Civil Monetary Penalty for Violations Captured by School Bus Camera - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 89;...

§ 40-6-164. Duty of School Bus Driver Stopping to Allow Children to Disembark - After stopping to allow children to disembark from the bus,...

§ 40-6-165. Operation of School Buses - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-165 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 9 - Speed Restrictions

§ 40-6-180. Basic Rules - No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater...

§ 40-6-181. Maximum Limits - (1.1) Thirty-five miles per hour on an unpaved county road...

§ 40-6-182. Establishment of State Speed Zones - Whenever the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner of...

§ 40-6-183. Alteration of Speed Limits by Local Authorities - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 50;...

§ 40-6-184. Impeding Traffic Flow; Minimum Speed Limits; Slower Driving in a Passing Lane - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 51;...

§ 40-6-185. Speed Limits on Bridges and Other Elevated Structures - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 53;...

§ 40-6-186. Racing on Highways or Streets - History. Ga. L. 1959, p. 303, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-6-187. Charging Violations; Sentence to Specify Amount by Which Speed Limit Exceeded - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 54;...

§ 40-6-188. Highway Work Zones; Reduction in Speed; Signage - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-188 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-189. Classification as Super Speeder; Fees - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-189 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 10 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 40-6-200. How Vehicles to Be Parked; Powers of Department of Transportation and Local Authorities - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 93;...

§ 40-6-202. Stopping, Standing, or Parking Outside of Business or Residential Districts - Outside of a business or residential district, no person shall...

§ 40-6-203. Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places; Stopping or Standing for Collecting Municipal Solid Waste or Recovered Materials - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 92;...

§ 40-6-204. Exception as to Disabled Vehicles - Code Sections 40-6-200, 40-6-202, and 40-6-203 shall not apply to...

§ 40-6-205. Obstructing Intersection - No driver shall enter an intersection unless there is sufficient...

§ 40-6-206. When Police Officers May Remove Vehicles; Uninsured Vehicles - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 91;...

§ 40-6-207. Liability of Owner for Traffic or Parking Violations Occurring While Vehicle Leased to Another; Duty of Owner to Attend Hearing on the Offense; Improper Vehicle Maintenance - History. Code 1933, § 68A-1005.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...

§ 40-6-208. Parking Areas for Passengers of Rapid Rail or Public Transit Buses; Violations - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-208 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Parking for Persons With Disabilities

§ 40-6-220. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 40-6-221. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: (5.1) “Practitioner of...

§ 40-6-224. Out-of-State Handicapped or Persons With Disabilities License Plates or Permits - State and local authorities shall honor visitors’ out-of-state handicapped license...

§ 40-6-225. Parking Places for Persons With Disabilities for the Nonambulatory - Any business entity may elect to designate parking places for...

§ 40-6-226. Offenses and Penalties - (a.1) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop,...

§ 40-6-227. Application to Both Public and Private Property - The provisions of this part are applicable to both public...

§ 40-6-228. Enforcement - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-227 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 11 - Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 40-6-240. Backing - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 94;...

§ 40-6-241. Distracted Driving; Restrictions on Operation of Wireless Telecommunications Devices and Stand-Alone Electronic Devices; Penalty; Exceptions - (A) For a first conviction with no conviction of and...

§ 40-6-242. Obstruction of Driver’s View or Interference With Control of Vehicle - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 96;...

§ 40-6-243. Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors - No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle...

§ 40-6-244. Riding in House Trailer - No driver of a motor vehicle shall allow a person...

§ 40-6-245. Driving Through Canyon or on Mountain Highway - The driver of a vehicle traveling through a defile or...

§ 40-6-246. Coasting - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 98;...

§ 40-6-247. Following Fire Apparatus or Emergency Vehicle - The driver of any vehicle other than one on official...

§ 40-6-248. Crossing Fire Hose - No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of...

§ 40-6-248.1. Securing and Covering Loads on Vehicles - (a.1) No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any...

§ 40-6-249. Littering Highway - Any person littering a highway in violation of Part 2...

§ 40-6-250. Wearing Device Which Impairs Hearing or Vision - No person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing a...

§ 40-6-251. Driving in Circular or Zigzag Course; “Laying drags.” - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 549, §§ 1-4; Ga. L....

§ 40-6-252. Parking, Standing, or Driving Vehicle in Private Parking Area After Request Not to Do So - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-252 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-253. Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage or Possession of Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage in Passenger Area - A container that has been sealed or resealed pursuant to...

§ 40-6-253.1. Transportation of Medical Waste; Exception; Penalty for Violation - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-253.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-254. Operating Vehicle Without Adequately Securing Load - No person shall operate any motor vehicle with a load...

§ 40-6-255. Driving Away Without Paying for Gasoline - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-255 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 12 - Accidents

§ 40-6-270. Hit and Run; Duty of Driver to Stop at or Return to Scene of Accident - The driver shall in every event remain at the scene...

§ 40-6-271. Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 43;...

§ 40-6-272. Duty Upon Striking Fixture - The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting...

§ 40-6-273. Duty to Report Accident Resulting in Injury, Death, or Property Damage - The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting...

§ 40-6-273.1. Instruction to Drivers to Provide Certain Information to Other Parties - The law enforcement officer at the scene of an accident...

§ 40-6-274. Exemption From Duty to Stop at Scene or Report Accident - Any other provision of this article or any other law...

§ 40-6-275. Duty to Remove Vehicle From Public Roads; Removal of Incapacitated Vehicle From State Highway - History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 969, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-6-276. Duty of Driver of Wrecker/tow Truck - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 445, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 40-6-277. Sheriffs and Chief Executive Officers of Law Enforcement Agencies to Report Traffic Accident Deaths - Every sheriff and chief executive officer of a law enforcement...

§ 40-6-278. Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and Reporting Procedures - The commissioner of transportation shall prescribe, by rule, uniform motor...

§ 40-6-279. Accidents Involving Operation of Fully Autonomous Vehicles - Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter to the contrary, when...

Article 13 - Special Provisions for Certain Vehicles

Part 1 - Bicycles and Play Vehicles

§ 40-6-290. Application of Part Regarding Bicycles - The provisions of this part applicable to bicycles shall apply...

§ 40-6-291. Traffic Laws Applicable to Bicycles; Operation Upon Paved Shoulder; Signaling of Right Hand Turns - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 471, § 3; Code 1933,...

§ 40-6-292. Manner of Riding Bicycle; Passengers - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 471, § 8; Code 1933,...

§ 40-6-293. Clinging to Vehicles - No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled,...

§ 40-6-294. Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths - provided, however, that every person operating a bicycle away from...

§ 40-6-295. Carrying Articles - No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle,...

§ 40-6-296. Lights and Other Equipment on Bicycles - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 471, § 5; Code 1933,...

§ 40-6-297. Violation of Part A Misdemeanor; Duty of Parents and Guardians - History. Code 1933, § 68A-1201, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

§ 40-6-298. Rules and Regulations - The Board of Public Safety is authorized to promulgate rules...

Part 1A - Electric Assisted Bicycles

§ 40-6-300. Definitions - For purposes of this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 40-6-301. Rights and Duties of Electric Assisted Bicycle Operators - Every person operating an electric assisted bicycle shall be granted...

§ 40-6-302. Labeling of Bicycles; Required Equipment - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-302 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-303. Location of Operation; Age Limitations; Required Safety Equipment - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-303 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 1B - Operation of Farm Use Vehicle

§ 40-6-305. Purpose of Farm Use Vehicle - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-305 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-306. Rights and Duties of Operator - Every person operating a farm use vehicle shall be granted...

§ 40-6-307. Local Restrictions on Public Roads and Highways - Any municipality may prohibit or limit the operation of farm...

§ 40-6-308. Operation of Farm Tractors Upon Certain Highways; Yielding of Right of Way - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-308 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Motorcycles

§ 40-6-310. Traffic Laws Applicable to Persons Operating Motorcycles - Every person operating a motorcycle shall be granted all of...

§ 40-6-311. Manner of Riding Motorcycle Generally - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 95;...

§ 40-6-312. Operating Motorcycle on Roadway Laned for Traffic - History. Code 1933, § 68A-1303, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

§ 40-6-313. Clinging to Other Vehicles - No person riding upon a motorcycle shall attach himself or...

§ 40-6-314. Footrests and Handlebars - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 732, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 40-6-315. Headgear and Eye-Protective Devices for Riders - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 732, § 3; Code 1933,...

§ 40-6-316. Rules and Regulations - The commissioner of public safety is authorized to promulgate rules...

Part 2A - Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices and Personal Delivery Devices

§ 40-6-320. Operation on Highways and Sidewalks; Direction of Travel - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-320 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-321. Avoiding Collisions; Yielding the Right of Way; Warning of Approach - Any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device or...

§ 40-6-322. Speed of Travel Restricted - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-322 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-323. Parking - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-323 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-324. Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Medical Oxygen Excluded - No person shall carry or transport any hazardous materials on...

§ 40-6-325. Required Equipment; Minimum Age for Operation; Exception to Age Requirement - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-325 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-326. Operation While Intoxicated - Any person who is under the influence of any intoxicating...

§ 40-6-327. Monitoring of Personal Delivery Devices; General Liability Coverage - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-327 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-328. Requirement in the Event of an Accident - When an accident involves a personal delivery device, the requirements...

§ 40-6-329. Penalty for Violations; Judicial Jurisdiction - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-327 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-329.1. Local Ordinances or Resolutions; Limitations; Authority; Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-329.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-329.2. Operation of Personal Delivery Device Within Surface Transportation Project Prohibited - No personal delivery device shall be operated within a surface...

Part 3 - Personal Transportation Vehicles

§ 40-6-330. Standards for Operating Personal Transportation Vehicles - Any local authority desiring to establish operating standards for personal...

§ 40-6-330.1. Required Equipment for Personal Transportation Vehicles; Grandfather Clause - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 598, § 2; Code 1933,...

§ 40-6-331. Designated Areas of Operation; Ptv Licensing Requirements and Operating Standards; Signage; Use by a Commercial Delivery Company - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 598, § 2; Code 1933,...

Part 4 - Mopeds

§ 40-6-350. Traffic Laws Applicable to Persons Operating Mopeds - Every person operating a moped shall be granted all the...

§ 40-6-351. Driver’s License or Permit Required for Certain Operators - No person under 15 years of age shall operate a...

§ 40-6-352. Protective Headgear - History. Code 1933, § 68A-1112, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 40-6-353. Operation Over Certain Roads May Be Prohibited - The commissioner of transportation or local governing authorities having jurisdiction...

§ 40-6-354. Rules and Regulations - The commissioner of public safety is authorized to promulgate rules...

Part 5 - Low-Speed Vehicles

§ 40-6-360. Rights of Persons Operating Low-Speed Vehicles - Every person operating a low-speed vehicle shall be granted all...

§ 40-6-361. Traffic Laws Applicable to Low-Speed Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-361 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-362. Operating Low-Speed Vehicles on Highways - Low-speed vehicles shall be operated only on any highway where...

Part 6 - Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plan

§ 40-6-363. Legislative Intent - The purpose of this part shall be to authorize any...

§ 40-6-364. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 40-6-365. Standards for Local Authorities to Establish Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plans - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-365 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-366. Acquisition of Property for Ptv Lanes - A local authority that adopts a PTV plan may establish...

§ 40-6-367. Part Inapplicable to Certain Localities With Prior Ordinances Governing Ptv Use - This part shall have no application to any county or...

§ 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...

§ 40-6-369. Manner in Which Ptvs May Be Driven - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-369 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-369.1. Speed Limits on Streets Authorized for Ptv Use - Personal transportation vehicles shall only be operated on highways where...

Article 14 - Effect of Chapter on Powers of Local Authorities

§ 40-6-370. Uniform State-Wide Application of Chapter - The provisions of this chapter and the definitions contained in...

§ 40-6-371. Powers of Local Authorities Generally - (18.1) Regulating the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices,...

§ 40-6-372. Adoption of Chapter by Local Authorities - Local authorities by ordinance may adopt by reference any or...

§ 40-6-373. Effect of Future Changes in Chapter - A future amendment or repeal of a provision of this...

§ 40-6-374. Form of Adopting Ordinance - Local authorities shall use the following wording or similar wording...

§ 40-6-375. Citations for Violations - It shall be sufficient in citing a violation of a...

§ 40-6-376. Prosecution Under This Chapter or Local Ordinance; Transfer of Charge to State Tribunal; Double Jeopardy - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 736, §§ 1, 2; Code...

Article 15 - Serious Traffic Offenses

§ 40-6-390. Reckless Driving - History. Code 1933, § 68A-901, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

§ 40-6-390.1. Reckless Stunt Driving - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-390.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-391. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, or Other Intoxicating Substances; Penalties; Publication of Notice of Conviction for Persons Convicted for Second Time; Endangering a Child - provided, however, that if the ten-year period of time as...

§ 40-6-391.1. Entry and Acceptance of Plea of Nolo Contendere - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-391.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-391.2. Seizure and Civil Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle Operated by Habitual Violator - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-391.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-391.3. Penalty for Conviction for Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs While Driving School Bus - A school bus driver licensed pursuant to Article 7 of...

§ 40-6-392. Chemical Tests for Alcohol or Drugs - shall be admissible into evidence for the purpose of establishing...

§ 40-6-393. Homicide by Vehicle - History. Code 1933, § 68A-903, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

§ 40-6-393.1. Feticide by Vehicle - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-393.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-394. Serious Injury by Vehicle - History. Code 1933, § 68A-903.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...

§ 40-6-395. Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer; Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer - shall be guilty of a felony punishable by a fine...

§ 40-6-396. Homicide by Interference With Official Traffic-Control Device or Railroad Sign or Signal; Serious Injury by Interference With Official Traffic-Control Device or Railroad Sign or Signal - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-396 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-6-397. Aggressive Driving - History. Code 1981, § 40-6-397 , enacted by Ga. L....

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Georgia Code Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road

Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 6 - Uniform Rules of the Road