Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles

§ 40-8-4. Emblem or Amber Strobe Light to Be Displayed on Certain Slow-Moving Vehicles or Equipment Operating on Public Roads - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 229, §§ 1-4; Code 1933,...

§ 40-8-5. Alteration of Odometer; Involvement With Devices Which Cause Odometer to Register Other Than Actual Mileage; Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 754, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 40-8-6. Alteration of Suspension System; Operation of Vehicle With Broken Springs - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 458, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 40-8-6.1. Raised Chassis Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-8-6.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-8-7. Driving Unsafe or Improperly Equipped Vehicle; Punishment for Violations of Chapter Generally; Vehicle Inspection by Law Enforcement Officer Without Warrant - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, §§ 102,...

§ 40-8-8. Speedometer - Every motor vehicle operated upon a public street or highway...

§ 40-8-9. Compliance With Federal Provisions - It shall be unlawful to operate in this state any...

§ 40-8-10. Operation of Motor Vehicles With Nitrous Oxide; Penalty for Violation - History. Code 1981, § 40-8-10 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-8-11. Operational Rules for Autonomous Vehicles; State Consumer Laws Applicable - History. Code 1981, § 40-8-11 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Lighting Equipment

§ 40-8-20. When Lighted Headlights and Other Lights Required - Every vehicle upon a highway within this state at any...

§ 40-8-21. Visibility Distance and Mounted Height; Exception for Wreckers - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 104;...

§ 40-8-22. Headlights - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 105;...

§ 40-8-23. Taillights - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 106;...

§ 40-8-24. Reflectors - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 107;...

§ 40-8-25. Brake Lights and Turn Signals Required - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 108;...

§ 40-8-26. Standards for Brake Lights and Signal Devices - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 112;...

§ 40-8-27. Light, Flag, or Strobe Lamp on Projecting Load; Requirements for Lamp and Flag - (b.1) In lieu of the strobe type lamp or lamps...

§ 40-8-28. Lights on Parked Vehicles - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 110;...

§ 40-8-29. Spotlights, Foglights, and Auxiliary Lights Permitted - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 111;...

§ 40-8-30. Standards for Multiple-Beam Road Lighting Equipment - Except as hereinafter provided in this part, the headlights or...

§ 40-8-31. Use of Multiple-Beam Road Lighting Equipment - Whenever a motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway...

§ 40-8-32. Lights on Vehicles of Rural Mail Carriers - Any automobile operated by a rural mail carrier for the...

§ 40-8-33. Lights on Farm Tractors and Unlicensed Three-Wheeled Motorcycles Used Only for Agricultural Purposes; Restrictions on Trailers and Semitrailers Otherwise Exempt Under Code Section 40-8-1; No Duty on Manufacturers of Lighting Systems - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 102;...

§ 40-8-34. Color in Lighting Equipment - The color in all lighting equipment covered in this title...

§ 40-8-35. Operating Low-Speed Vehicles on Highway - Any low-speed vehicle operated on the highways of this state...

Part 3 - Brakes

§ 40-8-50. Brakes Required - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 115;...

§ 40-8-51. Means of Operation - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 115;...

§ 40-8-52. Parking Brakes - Every 1966 model motor vehicle and all subsequent model motor...

§ 40-8-53. Performance Ability of Brakes - Click to view Feet to Stop From 20 Miles Deceleration...

§ 40-8-54. Maintenance - All brakes shall be maintained in good working order and...

Part 4 - Horns, Exhaust Systems, Mirrors, Windshields, Tires, Safety Belts, Energy Absorption Systems

§ 40-8-70. Horns and Warning Devices - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 116;...

§ 40-8-71. Exhaust System; Prevention of Noise, Smoke, and Fumes - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 117;...

§ 40-8-72. Mirrors - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 118;...

§ 40-8-73. Windshields, Windows, and Windshield Wipers - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 119;...

§ 40-8-73.1. Tinting of Windows or Windshields - History. Code 1981, § 40-8-73.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-8-74. Tires - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 226, § 17; Code 1933,...

§ 40-8-75. Tire Covers - Every bus, truck, full trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, with...

§ 40-8-76. Safety Belts Required as Equipment; Safety Restraints for Children - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 366, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 40-8-76.1. Use of Safety Belts in Passenger Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-8-76.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-8-77. Energy Absorption System - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 373, §§ 1-3; Ga. L....

§ 40-8-78. Safety Glazing - History. Code 1933, § 68E-409, enacted by Ga. L. 1982,...

§ 40-8-79. Unlawfully Riding in Bed of Pickup Truck; Penalty - It shall be unlawful for any person under the age...

Part 5 - Equipment of Law Enforcement and Emergency Vehicles

§ 40-8-90. Restrictions on Use of Blue Lights on Vehicles - History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 208, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-8-91. Marking and Equipment of Law Enforcement Vehicles; Motorist Allowed to Continue to Safe Location Before Stopping for Law Enforcement Officer Vehicles - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 107A;...

§ 40-8-91.1. Marking and Equipment of All-Terrain Vehicles Used as Law Enforcement Vehicles - History. Code 1981, § 40-8-91.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 40-8-92. Designation of Emergency Vehicles; Flashing or Revolving Lights; Permits; Fee; Prohibition Against Use of Flashing or Revolving Green Lights by Private Persons on Public Property - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 781, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 40-8-93. Flashing Parking or Brake Lights or Directional Signals Not Prohibited - Nothing contained in Code Sections 40-8-90 and 40-8-92 shall be...

§ 40-8-94. Sirens, Whistles, or Bells - Any authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a siren,...

§ 40-8-95. Rules and Regulations - The commissioner of public safety shall implement any and all...

§ 40-8-96. Violation of Code Sections 40-8-90 and 40-8-92 - Any person violating Code Sections 40-8-90 and 40-8-92 shall be...

Part 6 - Equipment of School Buses

§ 40-8-110. Identification and Color - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 89;...

§ 40-8-111. Equipment Generally - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 586, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 40-8-112. Compliance With State Board Bus Specifications - Every school bus used to transport children to and from...

§ 40-8-113. Standards Applicable Regardless of Size or Capacity - The identification and equipment standards provided in this part shall...

§ 40-8-114. Operation of School Buses by Churches, Private Schools, and Local Transit Systems; Transportation of School Children on Buses Owned or Operated by Public Transit Systems - shall not apply to any bus which is owned or...

§ 40-8-115. Identification and Equipment of School Buses for Special School Route Service - This part shall not prohibit the use of a school...

§ 40-8-116. Unlawful Acts - It shall be unlawful to operate: History. Ga. L. 1974,...

Article 2 - Control of Vehicle Emissions

Part 1 - Emission Control Devices Generally

§ 40-8-130. Unlawful to Operate Vehicle Without Serviceable Emission Control Device; Penalty; Exceptions - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 188, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 40-8-131. Inspection Without Warrant Authorized - Any vehicle suspected of being operated in violation of this...

Part 3 - Visible Emissions

§ 40-8-180. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 40-8-181. Visible Emissions From Vehicles on Public Roadways Prohibited; Exceptions - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 186, § 2.

§ 40-8-182. Enforcement of Part; Traffic Violation Citations - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 186, § 2.

§ 40-8-183. Penalty - Any person who violates any provision of this part shall...

§ 40-8-184. Municipal and County Regulation Prohibited - No subdivision of this state shall enact any ordinance or...

§ 40-8-185. Part Not Applicable to Certain Vehicles - This part shall not apply to off-highway farm, forest, and...

Article 3 - Inspections by Officers of Department of Public Safety

§ 40-8-200. Inspection of Vehicles by Officers of the Department of Public Safety; Certificate of Inspection; Procedure for Noncompliant Vehicle - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 124;...

§ 40-8-201. Duties of Owners and Drivers of Vehicles - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 125;...

Article 4 - Inspection of Public School Buses

§ 40-8-220. Inspection of Public School Buses - History. Code 1933, § 68E-208, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...

§ 40-8-221. Penalty - Any person who violates any provision of this article shall...

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Georgia Code Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles

Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 8 - Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles