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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-10-2. Declaration of policy; general authority of Governor.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-10-2. Declaration of policy; general authority of Governor.

It is the public policy of this state in every way possible to reduce the number of traffic accidents, deaths, injuries, and property damage through the formulation of comprehensive highway safety programs. The Governor, as the chief executive and highest elected official of this state, is vested with the power and authority to act as the chief administrator in the formulation of such programs of highway safety.

## History

Ga. L. 1967, p. 708, § 2.