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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-8-8. Speedometer.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-8-8. Speedometer.

Every motor vehicle operated upon a public street or highway shall be equipped with a speedometer in good working order.

## History

Code 1933, § 68E-108, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 4; Code 1981, § 40-8-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 10.