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title: O.C.G.A. § 27-1-25.1. Failure or refusal to bring motor vehicle or boat to a stop when ordered to do so.
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# O.C.G.A. § 27-1-25.1. Failure or refusal to bring motor vehicle or boat to a stop when ordered to do so.

It shall be unlawful for any person operating any motor vehicle or power boat to fail or refuse to bring such vehicle or boat to a stop, or otherwise to flee or attempt to elude a pursuing peace officer who is in uniform, who prominently displays his badge of office, and who is authorized to enforce this title, when given a visible or audible signal to bring such vehicle or boat to a stop. An officer may give such visible or audible signal by use of his hand or voice or by use of an emergency light or siren.

## History

Code 1981, § 27-1-25.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1729, § 2.