--- title: Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic collection: code id: code:title:40 canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/code/title/40 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/code/40.md date: 2025 status: active corpus_version: 2025-supplement-89aa39ab3c68 license: CC0-1.0 publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/code/index.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/code/39.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/code/41.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/code/index.md heading: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC section_count: 899 chapter_count: 16 --- # Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic 899 sections in 16 chapters. Each chapter's twin lists its sections. ## Chapter 1. Identification and Regulation https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1.md (102 sections; 40-1-1 to 40-1-231) - Article 1. General Provisions (9 sections; 40-1-1 to 40-1-9) - Article 2. Transportation of Hazardous Materials (6 sections; 40-1-20 to 40-1-25) - Article 3. Motor Carriers (87 sections; 40-1-50 to 40-1-231) - Part 1. Georgia Motor Carrier Act of 2012 (10 sections; 40-1-50 to 40-1-58) - Part 2. Certification of Motor Carriers (31 sections; 40-1-100 to 40-1-130) - Part 3. Georgia Limousine Carriers (21 sections; 40-1-150 to 40-1-170) - Part 4. Ride Share Network Services and Transportation Referral Services (13 sections; 40-1-190 to 40-1-201) - Part 5. Peer-to-peer Car-sharing Program (12 sections; 40-1-220 to 40-1-231) ## Chapter 2. Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2.md (139 sections; 40-2-1 to 40-2-168) - Article 1. General Provisions (13 sections; 40-2-1 to 40-2-11) - Article 2. Registration and Licensing Generally (33 sections; 40-2-20 to 40-2-47) - Article 2A. Fleet Vehicles (6 sections; 40-2-50 to 40-2-55) - Article 2B. Digital License Plates (6 sections; 40-2-57 to 40-2-59.3) - Article 3. Prestige License Plates and Special Plates for Certain Persons and Vehicles (34 sections; 40-2-60 to 40-2-86.1) - Article 3A. Reciprocal Agreements for Registration of Commercial Vehicles (4 sections; 40-2-87 to 40-2-89) - Article 4. Vehicles of Nonresidents (6 sections; 40-2-90 to 40-2-95) - Article 5. Unregistered Motor Trucks (5 sections; 40-2-110 to 40-2-114) - Article 6. Administration and Enforcement of Chapter (10 sections; 40-2-130 to 40-2-138) - Article 6A. Administration of Federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005 (1 sections; 40-2-140 to 40-2-140) - Article 7. Motor Vehicle License Fees and Classes (21 sections; 40-2-150 to 40-2-168) ## Chapter 3. Certificates of Title, Security Interests, and Liens https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-3.md (52 sections; 40-3-1 to 40-3-95) - Article 1. General Provisions (6 sections; 40-3-1 to 40-3-6) - Article 2. Certificates of Title (28 sections; 40-3-20 to 40-3-43) - Article 3. Security Interests in and Liens on Motor Vehicles (12 sections; 40-3-50 to 40-3-61) - Article 4. Offenses (6 sections; 40-3-90 to 40-3-95) ## Chapter 4. Identification of and Purchase and Resale of Motor Vehicles and Parts https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-4.md (18 sections; 40-4-1 to 40-4-45) - Article 1. Identification of Passenger Cars, Truck Chassis, and Components (8 sections; 40-4-1 to 40-4-7) - Article 2. Alteration or Removal of Identification Numbers (4 sections; 40-4-20 to 40-4-23) - Article 3. Purchase and Resale of Used Motor Vehicles, Used Parts, and Farm Tractors (6 sections; 40-4-40 to 40-4-45) ## Chapter 5. Drivers’ Licenses https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-5.md (126 sections; 40-5-1 to 40-5-179) - Article 1. General Provisions (11 sections; 40-5-1 to 40-5-10) - Article 2. Issuance, Expiration, and Renewal of Licenses (24 sections; 40-5-20 to 40-5-39) - Article 3. Cancellation, Suspension, and Revocation of Licenses (33 sections; 40-5-50 to 40-5-74) - Article 3A. Suspension of License for Being in Control of a Moving Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance or Marijuana (2 sections; 40-5-75 to 40-5-76) - Article 4. Restoration of Licenses to Persons Completing Defensive Driving Course or Alcohol or Drug Program (9 sections; 40-5-80 to 40-5-88) - Article 5. Identification Cards (8 sections; 40-5-100 to 40-5-107) - Article 6. Miscellaneous Offenses and Jurisdiction of Offenses (6 sections; 40-5-120 to 40-5-125) - Article 7. Commercial Drivers’ Licenses (23 sections; 40-5-140 to 40-5-159) - Article 8. Identification Cards for Persons with Disabilities (10 sections; 40-5-170 to 40-5-179) ## Chapter 6. Uniform Rules of the Road https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-6.md (222 sections; 40-6-1 to 40-6-397) - Article 1. General Provisions (19 sections; 40-6-1 to 40-6-17) - Article 2. Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings (9 sections; 40-6-20 to 40-6-28) - Article 3. Driving on Right Side of Roadway, Overtaking and Passing, Following Too Closely (18 sections; 40-6-40 to 40-6-56) - Article 4. Right of Way (8 sections; 40-6-70 to 40-6-77) - Article 5. Rights and Duties of Pedestrians (13 sections; 40-6-90 to 40-6-101) - Article 6. Turning, Starting, Signaling (7 sections; 40-6-120 to 40-6-126) - Article 7. Negotiating Railroad Crossings, Entering Highways From Private Driveways (5 sections; 40-6-140 to 40-6-144) - Article 8. School Buses (6 sections; 40-6-160 to 40-6-165) - Article 9. Speed Restrictions (10 sections; 40-6-180 to 40-6-189) - Article 10. Stopping, Standing, and Parking (19 sections; 40-6-200 to 40-6-228) - Part 1. General Provisions (9 sections; 40-6-200 to 40-6-208) - Part 2. Parking for Persons with Disabilities (10 sections; 40-6-220 to 40-6-228) - Article 11. Miscellaneous Provisions (20 sections; 40-6-240 to 40-6-255) - Article 12. Accidents (11 sections; 40-6-270 to 40-6-279) - Article 13. Special Provisions for Certain Vehicles (57 sections; 40-6-290 to 40-6-369.1) - Part 1. Bicycles and Play Vehicles (10 sections; 40-6-290 to 40-6-299) - Part 1A. Electric Assisted Bicycles (7 sections; 40-6-300 to 40-6-307) - Part 1B. Operation of Farm Use Vehicle (1 sections; 40-6-308 to 40-6-308) - Part 2. Motorcycles (7 sections; 40-6-310 to 40-6-316) - Part 2A. Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices and Personal Delivery Devices (12 sections; 40-6-320 to 40-6-329.2) - Part 3. Personal Transportation Vehicles (3 sections; 40-6-330 to 40-6-331) - Part 4. Mopeds (5 sections; 40-6-350 to 40-6-354) - Part 5. Low-speed or Multipurpose Off-highway Vehicles (4 sections; 40-6-359 to 40-6-362) - Part 6. Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plan (8 sections; 40-6-363 to 40-6-369.1) - Article 14. Effect of Chapter on Powers of Local Authorities (7 sections; 40-6-370 to 40-6-376) - Article 15. Serious Traffic Offenses (13 sections; 40-6-390 to 40-6-397) ## Chapter 7. Off-road Vehicles https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-7.md (6 sections; 40-7-1 to 40-7-6) ## Chapter 8. Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-8.md (76 sections; 40-8-1 to 40-8-280) - Article 1. Equipment Generally (60 sections; 40-8-1 to 40-8-116) - Part 1. General Provisions (12 sections; 40-8-1 to 40-8-11) - Part 2. Lighting Equipment (16 sections; 40-8-20 to 40-8-35) - Part 3. Brakes (5 sections; 40-8-50 to 40-8-54) - Part 4. Horns, Exhaust Systems, Mirrors, Windshields, Tires, Safety Belts, Energy Absorption Systems (12 sections; 40-8-70 to 40-8-79) - Part 5. Equipment of Law Enforcement and Emergency Vehicles (8 sections; 40-8-90 to 40-8-96) - Part 6. Equipment of School Buses (7 sections; 40-8-110 to 40-8-116) - Article 2. Control of Vehicle Emissions (10 sections; 40-8-130 to 40-8-185) - Part 1. Emission Control Devices Generally (3 sections; 40-8-130 to 40-8-132) - Part 2. Establishment of Emission Standards; Inspection of Motor Vehicles for Compliance with Standards (1 sections; 40-8-150 to 40-8-150) - Part 3. Visible Emissions (6 sections; 40-8-180 to 40-8-185) - Article 3. Inspections by Officers of Department of Public Safety (2 sections; 40-8-200 to 40-8-201) - Article 4. Inspection of Public School Buses (3 sections; 40-8-220 to 40-8-222) - Article 5. Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact (1 sections; 40-8-280 to 40-8-280) ## Chapter 9. Reporting Accidents; Giving Proof of Financial Responsibility https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-9.md (35 sections; 40-9-1 to 40-9-103) - Article 1. General Provisions (12 sections; 40-9-1 to 40-9-12) - Article 2. Reporting Accidents; Giving Security for Damages (12 sections; 40-9-30 to 40-9-41) - Article 3. Unsatisfied Judgments (4 sections; 40-9-60 to 40-9-63) - Article 4. Giving Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future (3 sections; 40-9-80 to 40-9-82) - Article 5. Assigned Risk Plans, ‘‘spot’’ Insurance, and Cooperation by Insured (4 sections; 40-9-100 to 40-9-103) ## Chapter 10. Governor’s Office of Highway Safety https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-10.md (10 sections; 40-10-1 to 40-10-10) ## Chapter 11. Abandoned, Derelict, and Civil Forfeiture of Motor Vehicles https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-11.md (29 sections; 40-11-1 to 40-11-22) - Article 1. Abandoned and Derelict Vehicles (12 sections; 40-11-1 to 40-11-10) - Article 1A. Abandoned Motor Vehicles (14 sections; 40-11-11 to 40-11-19.5) - Article 2. Civil Forfeiture of Vehicles and Components (3 sections; 40-11-20 to 40-11-22) ## Chapter 12. Actions Against Nonresident Motorists https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-12.md (8 sections; 40-12-1 to 40-12-8) ## Chapter 13. Prosecution of Traffic Offenses https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-13.md (34 sections; 40-13-1 to 40-13-64) - Article 1. Uniform Traffic Citation and Complaint Form (5 sections; 40-13-1 to 40-13-4) - Article 2. Arrests, Trials, and Appeals (14 sections; 40-13-20 to 40-13-33) - Article 3. Traffic Violations Bureaus (15 sections; 40-13-50 to 40-13-64) ## Chapter 14. Use of Speed Detection Devices and Red Light Cameras https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-14.md (27 sections; 40-14-1 to 40-14-26) - Article 1. General Provisions (1 sections; 40-14-1 to 40-14-1) - Article 2. Speed Detection Devices (19 sections; 40-14-1.1 to 40-14-18) - Article 3. Red Light Cameras (7 sections; 40-14-20 to 40-14-26) ## Chapter 15. Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-15.md (5 sections; 40-15-1 to 40-15-5) ## Chapter 16. Department of Driver Services https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-16.md (10 sections; 40-16-1 to 40-16-8)