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title: Title 40, Chapter 1. Identification and Regulation
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heading: IDENTIFICATION AND REGULATION
title_heading: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
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# Title 40, Chapter 1. Identification and Regulation

Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic

102 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 40-1-1, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-1.md
- 40-1-2, Horsepower standards, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-2.md
- 40-1-3, Requiring or permitting unlawful operation of vehicle, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-3.md
- 40-1-4, Stickers, decals, or emblems containing profane or lewd words describing sexual acts, excretory functions, or parts of the human body, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-4.md
- 40-1-5, Disclosure of damage to new motor vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-5.md
- 40-1-6, Uniforms of law enforcement officers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-6.md
- 40-1-7, Blue light required for officers enforcing traffic; exception, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-7.md
- 40-1-8, Safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers; safe transportation of hazardous materials, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-8.md
- 40-1-9, Electronic notifications and communications by Department of Revenue, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-9.md
- 40-1-20, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-20.md
- 40-1-21, Legislative findings; construction, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-21.md
- 40-1-22, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-22.md
- 40-1-23, Regulatory compliance inspections; notification; jurisdiction; permit required; escorts or inspections; exceptions; recovery for damage or discharge; civil monetary penalties; department authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-23.md
- 40-1-24, Enforcement; use of funds; regulatory compliance inspections by others; examination of facilities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-24.md
- 40-1-25, Severability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-25.md
- 40-1-50, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-50.md
- 40-1-51, Legislative findings; construction, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-51.md
- 40-1-52, Establishment of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-52.md
- 40-1-53, “Department” defined; methods of enforcement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-53.md
- 40-1-54, Rules and regulations for implementation and administration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-54.md
- 40-1-55, Penalty for violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-55.md
- 40-1-56, Financial penalty for violations; suspension of certificate or permit; notice; review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-56.md
- 40-1-56.1, Unpaid assessments; liens on identifiable vehicles; perfection; suspension of registration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-56.1.md
- 40-1-57, Applicability of prior action of Public Service Commission, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-57.md
- 40-1-58, Determining employment status based upon a motor carrier safety improvement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-58.md
- 40-1-100, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-100.md
- 40-1-101, Regulatory compliance inspections; regulation of business; requirements of motor carriers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-101.md
- 40-1-102, Certificate or permit prerequisite to operation; minimum insurance requirement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-102.md
- 40-1-103, Application form for certificate; issuance to qualified applicant, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-103.md
- 40-1-104, Revocation, alteration, or amendment of certificate or permit; suspension; out-of-service orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-104.md
- 40-1-105, Transfer of certificate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-105.md
- 40-1-106, Fitness of applicant; protest of application by certificate holder, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-106.md
- 40-1-107, Information in application, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-107.md
- 40-1-108, Transportation of persons under age 21 drinking alcohol, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-108.md
- 40-1-109, Fees upon initial application, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-109.md
- 40-1-110, Hearing and notice of pending application, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-110.md
- 40-1-111, Limitation upon reapplication for denied applicants, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-111.md
- 40-1-112, Insurance requirements; joinder, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-112.md
- 40-1-113, Transportation contracts limiting liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-113.md
- 40-1-114, Temporary emergency motor carrier authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-114.md
- 40-1-115, Notice of discontinuance of route, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-115.md
- 40-1-116, Local taxation prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-116.md
- 40-1-117, Registered agents of nonresident motor carrier; service; venue and exclusions; covered farm vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-117.md
- 40-1-118, Establishment of rates, fares, and charges for transportation of household goods, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-118.md
- 40-1-119, Charges by motor carriers; unjust discrimination by carriers prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-119.md
- 40-1-120, Size and rates for passenger baggage, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-120.md
- 40-1-121, Inspection of books and records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-121.md
- 40-1-122, Observing laws; schedule of operation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-122.md
- 40-1-123, Enjoining operation of motor carriers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-123.md
- 40-1-124, Perpetual franchise over public highways prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-124.md
- 40-1-125, Hearing upon suspension or revocation of motor carrier certificate; judicial review, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-125.md
- 40-1-126, Carriers engaged in interstate and intrastate commerce, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-126.md
- 40-1-127, Actions for recovery of overcharges; rates, charges, and claims for loss or damage, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-127.md
- 40-1-128, Accepting or receiving rebates or drawbacks; prima-facie evidence of intentional violation; burden of claiming exception, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-128.md
- 40-1-129, Fines for violating certificate requirement; advertising services without certificate prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-129.md
- 40-1-130, Inclusion of motor carrier authorization number in advertising, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-130.md
- 40-1-150, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-150.md
- 40-1-151, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-151.md
- 40-1-152, Operation in accordance with article; certificate required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-152.md
- 40-1-153, Application form and requirements; issuance standards for certificate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-153.md
- 40-1-154, Compliance with Code Section 40-1-8, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-154.md
- 40-1-155, Transferring or encumbering certificates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-155.md
- 40-1-156, Grounds for cancellation, revocation, or suspension of limousine carrier certificate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-156.md
- 40-1-157, Validity of certificates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-157.md
- 40-1-158, For-hire license endorsement or private background check certification required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-158.md
- 40-1-159, Application fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-159.md
- 40-1-160, Transportation of persons under age 21 drinking alcohol, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-160.md
- 40-1-161, Revocation, alteration, or amendment of limousine certificate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-161.md
- 40-1-162, State regulates limousine carriers; preemption; limousine carrier doing business at a county or municipal airport, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-162.md
- 40-1-163, Rates and charges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-163.md
- 40-1-164, Notice and opportunity to be heard by carriers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-164.md
- 40-1-165, Motor carrier authorization number of limousine carriers included in advertisement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-165.md
- 40-1-166, Commercial indemnity and liability insurance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-166.md
- 40-1-167, Required information on license plates of limousines, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-167.md
- 40-1-168, Local taxation prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-168.md
- 40-1-169, Enforcement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-169.md
- 40-1-170, Application to every vehicle controlled by limousine carrier, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-170.md
- 40-1-190, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-190.md
- 40-1-191, Legislative findings; preemption; ride share network service, transportation referral service, transportation referral service provider, and taxi service doing business at a county or municipal airport, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-191.md
- 40-1-192, Transportation referral service provider registration requirement; licensure; exemptions; additional requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-192.md
- 40-1-193, Ride share network service registration requirement; licensure; list of ride share drivers; additional requirements; law enforcement access to smartphone of ride share driver, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-193.md
- 40-1-193.1, Registration of taxi services; list of drivers; additional requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-193.1.md
- 40-1-194, Prohibited contracts and referrals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-194.md
- 40-1-195, Inclusion of license number in advertising; display of signage or emblem, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-195.md
- 40-1-196, Rates charged, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-196.md
- 40-1-197, Promulgation of rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-197.md
- 40-1-198, Requirement to maintain current list of drivers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-198.md
- 40-1-199, Waivers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-199.md
- 40-1-200, Inapplicability to equine drawn or other nonmotorized vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-200.md
- 40-1-201, Liability of ride share network service, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-201.md
- 40-1-220, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-220.md
- 40-1-221, Assumption of liability; insurance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-221.md
- 40-1-222, Notification of lien on vehicle, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-222.md
- 40-1-223, Exclusion of insurance coverage for shared vehicle, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-223.md
- 40-1-224, Collection, verification, and retention of records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-224.md
- 40-1-225, Exemption from vicarious liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-225.md
- 40-1-226, Right to seek contribution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-226.md
- 40-1-227, Insurable interests, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-227.md
- 40-1-228, Required disclosures in car-sharing program agreements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-228.md
- 40-1-229, Requirements for drivers in peer-to-peer car-sharing program; record keeping, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-229.md
- 40-1-230, Vehicle equipment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-230.md
- 40-1-231, Prerequisites for sharing vehicles; impact of safety recalls, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-1-231.md