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GA HB1011

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/2/2022

Primary Sponsor

Don Hogan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Low-speed vehicles operating on Georgia highways without a slow-moving vehicle emblem must still display an amber strobe light visible from 500 feet front and rear, but the previous requirement that a permit be obtained from a county tag agent upon registration is eliminated
  • Low-speed vehicles are explicitly exempted from needing a permit from the Commissioner of Public Safety for the use of an amber strobe light
  • Emergency vehicle light permits are changed from a one-year validity period (with a five-year period for government vehicles) to a uniform five-year validity period for all permitted vehicles
  • Amends Code Sections 40-8-35 and 40-8-92 of Chapter 8, Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle equipment and inspection

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; amber strobe lights; permitting requirements; exempt low speed vehicles

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-07-01

5/2/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/14/2022
Motor Vehicles1/27/2022

Full Bill Text

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