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title: Title 32, Chapter 6. Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally
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date: 2025
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heading: REGULATION OF MAINTENANCE AND USE OF PUBLIC ROADS GENERALLY
title_heading: HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES
section_count: 106
full_url: https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6.md?full=1
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# Title 32, Chapter 6. Regulation of Maintenance and Use of Public Roads Generally

Title 32. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries

106 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 32-6-1, Obstructing, encroaching on, or injuring public roads, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-1.md
- 32-6-2, Authority of department, counties, and municipalities to regulate parking; parking vehicles or leaving vehicles unattended on right of way of public road on state highway system; towing and recovery program for certain vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-2.md
- 32-6-3, Deposit of driver’s license with arresting officer in lieu of bail or incarceration; driver’s failure to appear before proper judicial officer; applicability of Code section to foreign licenses, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-3.md
- 32-6-4, Removal of natural or manmade obstructions, cargo, or personal property during state of emergency, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-4.md
- 32-6-5, Closure of or limiting access to roads due to declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions; exception for certain vehicle operators, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-5.md
- 32-6-6, Camping on roadways; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-6.md
- 32-6-20, General restrictions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-20.md
- 32-6-21, , redesignated (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-21.md
- 32-6-22, Height of vehicles and loads, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-22.md
- 32-6-23, Width of vehicles and loads, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-23.md
- 32-6-24, Length of vehicles and loads, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-24.md
- 32-6-25, Exemptions for farming, agricultural, and forest management equipment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-25.md
- 32-6-25.1, Exemptions for port vehicles used to transport cargo or containers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-25.1.md
- 32-6-26, Weight of vehicle and load, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-26.md
- 32-6-27, Enforcement of load limitations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-27.md
- 32-6-28, Permits for excess weight and dimensions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-28.md
- 32-6-29, Responsibility of the Department of Transportation; responsibility of the Department of Public Safety, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-29.md
- 32-6-30, Stopping vehicles for purposes of weighing, measuring, or inspecting; reports of violations; refusal to stop, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-30.md
- 32-6-31, Construction of Code Sections 32-1-10, 32-6-26, 32-6-27, and 32-6-29, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-31.md
- 32-6-50, Uniform regulations governing erection and maintenance of traffic-control devices; placement, removal, defacement, damaging, or sale of devices, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-50.md
- 32-6-51, Unauthorized devices and structures within right of way or visible from public road; bus shelters; wayfinding kiosks; commercial advertisements by transit agency, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-51.md
- 32-6-52, Displays of nudity or sexual conduct on outdoor advertising visible from roadway prohibited; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-52.md
- 32-6-70, Declaration of policy, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-70.md
- 32-6-71, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-71.md
- 32-6-72, Designation of outdoor advertising which may be erected or maintained within 660 feet of nearest edge of right of way, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-72.md
- 32-6-73, Designation of outdoor advertising which may be erected or maintained beyond 660 feet of nearest edge of right of way, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-73.md
- 32-6-74, Applications for outdoor advertising sign permits generally; fees; renewals; transfer of permits, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-74.md
- 32-6-75, Restrictions on outdoor advertising authorized by Code Sections 32-6-72 and 32-6-73; multiple message signs on interstate system, primary highways, and other highways, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-75.md
- 32-6-75.1, Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council; membership; purpose; compensation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-75.1.md
- 32-6-75.2, Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Fund; dedication of certain revenues, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-75.2.md
- 32-6-75.3, Permits for trimming or removal of trees or vegetation in state right of way which obstruct view of outdoor advertising; removal of signs with lapsed permits, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-75.3.md
- 32-6-76, Restrictions on directional signs generally, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-76.md
- 32-6-77, Exceptions to spacing limitations contained in Code Sections 32-6-75 and 32-6-76, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-77.md
- 32-6-78, Restrictions on public service signs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-78.md
- 32-6-79, Permits for nonconforming signs; right of department to refuse to issue additional permits to persons maintaining illegal sign; appeal from department’s decision, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-79.md
- 32-6-80, Renewal of permits for nonconforming signs; transfer of permits for nonconforming signs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-80.md
- 32-6-81, Revocation or withholding of permits for illegal or unauthorized actions against the department’s property, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-81.md
- 32-6-82, Acquisition by department of property rights in outdoor advertising which does not comply with requirements of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-82.md
- 32-6-83, Acquisition by municipal corporation or county of outdoor advertising which does not comply with requirements of applicable ordinances, regulations, or resolutions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-83.md
- 32-6-84, Interests and losses which may be compensable under Code Sections 32-6-82 and 32-6-83, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-84.md
- 32-6-85, Department’s exercise of eminent domain power to acquire interests specified in Code Section 32-6-84, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-85.md
- 32-6-86, Compensation contingent upon federal matching funds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-86.md
- 32-6-87, Agreements with United States Secretary of Transportation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-87.md
- 32-6-87.1, ‘‘RV friendly’’ markers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-87.1.md
- 32-6-88, Designation of defined areas where directional information is provided by previously conforming signs or devices, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-88.md
- 32-6-89, Retention of directional signs, displays, and devices in defined areas, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-89.md
- 32-6-90, Promulgation of rules and regulations by department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-90.md
- 32-6-91, Erection or maintenance of sign without permit as constituting misdemeanor, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-91.md
- 32-6-92, Maintenance of unauthorized sign as constituting misdemeanor, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-92.md
- 32-6-93, Erection or maintenance of sign without a permit as constituting a public nuisance; enjoining erection or maintenance of such sign, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-93.md
- 32-6-94, Maintenance of unauthorized sign as constituting a public nuisance; enjoining maintenance of such sign, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-94.md
- 32-6-95, Applicability of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the ‘‘Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,’’ to part generally; affirmance of agency decision by operation of law, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-95.md
- 32-6-96, Authority of department to enter upon private lands to implement administrative decisions; reimbursement of department for expenses; return or disposition of stored sign remnants, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-96.md
- 32-6-97, Construction of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-97.md
- 32-6-110, ‘‘Local service road’’ defined, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-110.md
- 32-6-111, Establishment and maintenance of limited-access roads, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-111.md
- 32-6-112, Acquisition of property and property rights, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-112.md
- 32-6-113, Design of limited-access roads, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-113.md
- 32-6-114, Designation of limited-access roads; elimination of intersections at grade, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-114.md
- 32-6-115, Conducting commercial enterprises or activities on property on which limited-access roads have been constructed, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-115.md
- 32-6-116, Installation and operation of vending machines in safety rest areas on rights of way of state highway system, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-116.md
- 32-6-117, Lease of air rights, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-117.md
- 32-6-118, Establishment, maintenance, and disposal of local service roads, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-118.md
- 32-6-119, Effect of article on Coastal Highway District and Coastal Scenic Highway Authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-119.md
- 32-6-130, ‘‘Commercial driveway’’ defined, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-130.md
- 32-6-131, Permit requirement as to construction or improvement of commercial driveways; authority of department to close driveways for violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-131.md
- 32-6-132, Change or substitution of existing commercial driveways, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-132.md
- 32-6-133, Promulgation of regulations; charges for permits for commercial driveways, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-133.md
- 32-6-134, Procedure by department upon discovery of violation of Code Section 32-6-131; liability for expenses incurred in connection with changes made in commercial driveways, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-134.md
- 32-6-135, Effect of part on authority of counties and municipalities to regulate highways, roads, and streets, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-135.md
- 32-6-150, ‘‘Subdivision’’ defined, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-150.md
- 32-6-151, Department recommendation as to approval or rejection of a proposed subdivision plat abutting any part of or requiring access to the state highway system, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-151.md
- 32-6-152, Department approval or rejection of plat submitted by proprietor of subdivision abutting any part of or requiring access to the state highway system, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-152.md
- 32-6-153, Factors to be considered by department in making recommendations to planning commissions and in approving or rejecting plats, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-153.md
- 32-6-154, Effect of part on requirement as to commercial driveway permit, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-154.md
- 32-6-170, Payment by department of costs of removal, relocation, and adjustment of utility facilities necessitated by construction of public roads, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-170.md
- 32-6-171, Authority of department to order removal, relocation, or adjustment of utility facilities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-171.md
- 32-6-172, Authority of department to obtain replacement right of way for relocated utility, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-172.md
- 32-6-173, Payment of expenses of removal and relocation of utility facilities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-173.md
- 32-6-174, Promulgation of regulations by department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-174.md
- 32-6-175, Right to injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-175.md
- 32-6-190, Duty to maintain grade crossings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-190.md
- 32-6-191, Responsibility for construction of new grade crossings and relocation of existing grade crossings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-191.md
- 32-6-192, Construction of underpass or overpass in lieu of grade crossing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-192.md
- 32-6-193, Authority of department, counties, and municipalities to eliminate grade crossings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-193.md
- 32-6-193.1, Elimination of grade crossings by physical removal; procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-193.1.md
- 32-6-194, Procedure for grade crossing elimination, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-194.md
- 32-6-195, Division of costs of grade crossing elimination projects, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-195.md
- 32-6-196, Temporary use of railroad rights of way during construction or maintenance of grade separation structures or grade crossing or protective devices, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-196.md
- 32-6-197, Responsibility for maintenance of overpasses and underpasses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-197.md
- 32-6-198, Agreements as to grade crossing elimination, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-198.md
- 32-6-199, Improvement of existing underpass or overpass, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-199.md
- 32-6-200, Installation of protective devices at grade crossings; school bus routes that cross rail crossings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-200.md
- 32-6-201, Regulation of traffic when necessary to perform maintenance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-201.md
- 32-6-202, Procedure to obtain maintenance of grade separation structures, protective devices, and grade crossings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-202.md
- 32-6-203, Judicial review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-203.md
- 32-6-220, , repealed through 32-6-225 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-220.md
- 32-6-240, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-240.md
- 32-6-241, Restrictions on location of junkyards in relation to location of rights of way of interstate or federal-aid primary highways, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-241.md
- 32-6-242, Screening junkyards in existence on April 6, 1967, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-242.md
- 32-6-243, Promulgation by department of regulations governing the screening and fencing of junkyards, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-243.md
- 32-6-244, Authority of commissioner or local officials to acquire land and remove junkyards, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-244.md
- 32-6-245, Agreements with United States Secretary of Transportation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-245.md
- 32-6-246, Abatement of nuisances, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-246.md
- 32-6-247, Penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-247.md
- 32-6-248, Construction of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/32-6-248.md