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title: Title 40, Chapter 2. Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles
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heading: REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES
title_heading: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
section_count: 139
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# Title 40, Chapter 2. Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles

Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic

139 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 40-2-1, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-1.md
- 40-2-2, Violations of chapter generally; penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-2.md
- 40-2-3, False statements in application constitute false swearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-3.md
- 40-2-4, Manufacture, sale, or issuance of license plate or revalidation decal prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-4.md
- 40-2-5, Unlawful actions relating to license plate; use of expired prestige license plate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-5.md
- 40-2-6, Alteration of license plates; operation of vehicle with altered or improperly transferred plate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-6.md
- 40-2-6.1, Obscuring license plate in order to impede surveillance equipment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-6.1.md
- 40-2-7, Removing or affixing license plate with intent to conceal or misrepresent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-7.md
- 40-2-8, Operation of unregistered vehicle or vehicle without current license plate, revalidation decal, or county decal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-8.md
- 40-2-8.1, Issuance of temporary operating permits; electronic temporary operating permit issuance system; system access; suspension from system, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-8.1.md
- 40-2-9, Space for county name decal; display of “In God We Trust” decal in lieu of county name decal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-9.md
- 40-2-10, Voluntary cancellation of vehicle registration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-10.md
- 40-2-11, Administration of chapter, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-11.md
- 40-2-20, Registration and license requirements; certificate of registration and temporary operating permit; two-year registration option for new motor vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-20.md
- 40-2-21, Registration periods, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-21.md
- 40-2-22, Application to local tag agents or commissioner, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-22.md
- 40-2-23, County tax collectors and tax commissioners designated tag agents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-23.md
- 40-2-24, Bonds of tag agents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-24.md
- 40-2-25, Processing by private persons of applications for registration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-25.md
- 40-2-26, Form and contents of application for registration; heavy vehicle tax; satisfactory proof of insurance coverage, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-26.md
- 40-2-26.1, Voluntary contributions to Back the Blue Fund, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-26.1.md
- 40-2-27, Registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards; certificate of registration for an assembled motor vehicle or motorcycle or a converted motor vehicle; former military motor vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-27.md
- 40-2-28, Proof of ownership, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-28.md
- 40-2-29, Registration and license plate required; timing; required documentation; issuance of temporary operating permit for vehicles failing emission inspection; extensions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-29.md
- 40-2-30, Purchase by mail, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-30.md
- 40-2-31, License plate design; retention of manufacturing and delivery costs; revalidation, county, and “In God We Trust” decals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-31.md
- 40-2-31.1, Design and selection of United States of America’s semiquincentennial license plate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-31.1.md
- 40-2-32, Commemoration of college or university, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-32.md
- 40-2-33, Issuance of license plates and decals; transfer of registration to a digital license plate; compensation of tag agents; required identification, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-33.md
- 40-2-34, Reports and remittances by tag agents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-34.md
- 40-2-35, Commissioner to have license plates and decals by December 1, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-35.md
- 40-2-36, Commissioner to furnish license plates and decals to tag agents; inventories and affidavits of missing plates; sale of plates for vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-36.md
- 40-2-37, Registration and licensing of vehicles of state and political subdivisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-37.md
- 40-2-38, Registration and licensing of manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; issuance of manufacturer, manufacturer headquarters, distributor, and dealer license plates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-38.md
- 40-2-38.1, Transporter license plate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-38.1.md
- 40-2-39, Registration and licensing of new motor vehicle dealers; temporary site permits; administrative fines; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-39.md
- 40-2-39.1, Restrictions on sale or advertising of used motor vehicles displayed or parked; exceptions; enforcement; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-39.1.md
- 40-2-40, Registration of delinquent vehicles; collection and disposition of penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-40.md
- 40-2-41, Display of license plates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-41.md
- 40-2-41.1, Authentic historical Georgia license plates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-41.1.md
- 40-2-42, Transfer of license plates and revalidation decals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-42.md
- 40-2-43, Certificate of registration; replacement of lost registration certificate; issuing of duplicates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-43.md
- 40-2-44, Reporting of theft, loss, or mutilation of license plates or revalidation decals; issuance of duplicates or replacements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-44.md
- 40-2-45, Transferring license plate or revalidation decal for “salvage”, “rebuilt”, damaged, or demolished motor vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-45.md
- 40-2-46, License plate commemorating 1996 Olym-pic Games, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-46.md
- 40-2-47, Permanent registration and license plates for certain trailers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-47.md
- 40-2-50, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-50.md
- 40-2-51, Fleet enrollment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-51.md
- 40-2-52, Registration and licensing of fleet motor vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-52.md
- 40-2-53, License plates for fleet motor vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-53.md
- 40-2-54, Audits; regulatory authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-54.md
- 40-2-55, Termination of participation in fleet registration plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-55.md
- 40-2-57, Application for digital license plate; renewals; fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-57.md
- 40-2-58, Duties and privileges of digital license plate providers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-58.md
- 40-2-59, Cancellation of digital license plate by owner, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-59.md
- 40-2-59.1, Provider authority to change display of digital license plate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-59.1.md
- 40-2-59.2, Report on implementation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-59.2.md
- 40-2-59.3, Regulation; authority for testing or studying digital license plates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-59.3.md
- 40-2-60, Prestige license plates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-60.md
- 40-2-60.1, Standardized administrative process for special license plates; designs; fees; application process, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-60.1.md
- 40-2-61, License plates for U.S. Senators and Congressmen, state constitutional officers, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Justices of Supreme Court, Judges of Court of Appeals, and Public Service Commission members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-61.md
- 40-2-62, License plates for current and former members of the General Assembly, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-62.md
- 40-2-63, License plates for sheriffs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-63.md
- 40-2-63.1, License plates for public safety first responders injured in the line of duty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-63.1.md
- 40-2-64, License plates for honorary consuls, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-64.md
- 40-2-64.1, License plates for official representatives of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-64.1.md
- 40-2-65, License plates for active and retired reservists and certain members of the National Guard, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-65.md
- 40-2-66, License plates for active and retired members of the Georgia National Guard, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-66.md
- 40-2-67, License plates for state commanders of nationally chartered veterans’ organizations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-67.md
- 40-2-68, License plates for Medal of Honor recipients, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-68.md
- 40-2-69, License plates for disabled veterans qualifying as totally disabled, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-69.md
- 40-2-70, License plates for veterans not qualifying as totally disabled, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-70.md
- 40-2-71, Design of disabled veteran license plates; restrictions on issuance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-71.md
- 40-2-72, Penalty for violation of Code Sections 40-2-69 through 40-2-71, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-72.md
- 40-2-73, License plates for former prisoners of war, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-73.md
- 40-2-74, License plates for persons with disabilities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-74.md
- 40-2-74.1, Temporary, permanent, and special permanent parking permits for persons with disabilities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-74.1.md
- 40-2-75, Special license plates for amateur radio operators, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-75.md
- 40-2-76, , reserved through 40-2-78 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-76.md
- 40-2-79, Leased or rented trailers, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-79.md
- 40-2-80, Transfer of special license plates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-80.md
- 40-2-81, License plates for members of the Georgia State Defense Force, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-81.md
- 40-2-82, License plates for Department of Public Safety vehicles operated by Georgia State Patrol or Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-82.md
- 40-2-83, Special or prestige license plates for jointly owned vehicles; surrendering when joint ownership ceases, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-83.md
- 40-2-84, License plates for Purple Heart recipients, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-84.md
- 40-2-85, License plates for veterans who survived attack on Pearl Harbor, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-85.md
- 40-2-85.1, License plates for certain veterans, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-85.1.md
- 40-2-85.2, License plates for veterans of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-85.2.md
- 40-2-85.3, License plates for Gold Star family members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-85.3.md
- 40-2-85.4, License plates for United States Army Rangers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-85.4.md
- 40-2-86, License plates promoting or supporting certain agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-86.md
- 40-2-86.1, License plates promoting or supporting certain agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations or issued to qualified motor vehicles or owners with proceeds deposited in the general fund, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-86.1.md
- 40-2-87, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-87.md
- 40-2-88, Reciprocal agreements for registration of commercial vehicles on apportionment basis; registration under the International Registration Plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-88.md
- 40-2-88.1, Electronic application for registration of commercial vehicles under the International Registration Plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-88.1.md
- 40-2-89, Vehicle ineligible for registration if prohibited from being operated in interstate commerce, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-89.md
- 40-2-90, Operation of vehicles registered in other states, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-90.md
- 40-2-91, Commissioner authorized to negotiate reciprocal agreements with adjoining states, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-91.md
- 40-2-92, Reciprocal agreements subject to confirmation by General Assembly, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-92.md
- 40-2-93, Reciprocal agreements while General Assembly not in session, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-93.md
- 40-2-94, Publication of terms of reciprocal agreements; rules and regulations for enforcement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-94.md
- 40-2-95, Code Sections 40-2-91 through 40-2-93 inapplicable to motor vehicles for hire, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-95.md
- 40-2-110, “Motor truck” defined, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-110.md
- 40-2-111, Highway use permit required for certain unregistered motor trucks; application; fee; identification tag to be displayed and permit to be carried in truck, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-111.md
- 40-2-112, Additional fee for each round trip into state, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-112.md
- 40-2-113, Collection of taxes and fees; rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-113.md
- 40-2-114, Unlawful acts; penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-114.md
- 40-2-130, Records of certificates of registration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-130.md
- 40-2-131, Disposition of fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-131.md
- 40-2-132, Destruction of records by commissioner, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-132.md
- 40-2-133, Enforcement of chapter, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-133.md
- 40-2-134, Authority of certified law enforcement officers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-134.md
- 40-2-135, Revocation and seizure of license plates and renewal decals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-135.md
- 40-2-135.1, Suspension of offender’s motor vehicle registration for multiple violations of toll provisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-135.1.md
- 40-2-136, Surrender of license plates upon second or subsequent convictions of driving under the influence; special license plate for repeat driving under the influence offenders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-136.md
- 40-2-137, Notice of insurance coverage and termination; lapses in insurance coverage; insurance coverage for active duty military personnel, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-137.md
- 40-2-138, Suspension or revocation of commercial vehicle registration when not in compliance with federal regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-138.md
- 40-2-140, Department of Public Safety to administer provisions; registration, insurance, and fee requirements of motor carriers; joinder requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-140.md
- 40-2-150, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-150.md
- 40-2-151, Annual license fees for operation of vehicles; fee for permanent licensing of certain trailers; fee for new passenger car with paid title ad valorem taxes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-151.md
- 40-2-151.1, Highway impact fees for heavy vehicles; use of funds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-151.1.md
- 40-2-151.2, Transportation Trust Fund established; funding; accounting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-151.2.md
- 40-2-152, Fees for apportionable vehicles; restricted license plates for vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-152.md
- 40-2-153, Registration and licensing of makers and dealers of motor vehicles; application; fee; dealer’s number plate; prohibited uses; licensing of persons transporting motor vehicles, mobile homes, or house trailers; exemption of farm tractors, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-153.md
- 40-2-154, License plates for different classes of vehicles; distinguishing markings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-154.md
- 40-2-155, Transfers of annual licenses and plates to certain other vehicles upon application, approval, and payment of fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-155.md
- 40-2-156, Proportional license fees for certain vehicles registered during specific months, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-156.md
- 40-2-157, Proportional license fees for certain vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-157.md
- 40-2-158, Fee assessment to registrants, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-158.md
- 40-2-159, Time of application and payment for plate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-159.md
- 40-2-160, Liability of residents and nonresidents for taxes and fees; prorated fees for motor vehicles hauling seasonal state agricultural products, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-160.md
- 40-2-161, Rate of annual license fee for vehicles carrying passengers over route of 50 miles or less, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-161.md
- 40-2-162, Apportionment of cost of annual license fees of motor buses to motor common carriers of passengers for hire operating partially outside state; formula; rules, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-162.md
- 40-2-163, Purchase by truck or tractor owner of higher weight license plate; payment of difference between fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-163.md
- 40-2-164, Decrease of registered vehicle weight class, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-164.md
- 40-2-165, Purchase of new license plate required for vehicles with excessive weight, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-165.md
- 40-2-166, Violation of article; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-166.md
- 40-2-167, Separately stated fees in a rental agreement; recoverable fees and taxes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-167.md
- 40-2-168, Registration and licensing of taxicabs and limousines; issuance of distinctive license plate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/40-2-168.md