§ 40-16-4. Duties of Commissioner; Compensation of Department Employees
The commissioner shall establish such units within the department as he or she deems proper for its administration and shall designate persons to be directors and assistant directors of such units to exercise such authority as he or she may delegate to them in writing. The commissioner shall have the authority to employ as many […]
§ 40-16-5. Authority of Commissioner; Previous Action by Department; Background Checks; Debt Collection
Subject to approval by the board, the commissioner shall have the power to make and publish in print or electronically reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with this title or other laws or with the Constitution of this state or of the United States for the administration of this chapter or any law which it […]
§ 40-16-5.1. Use of Department Vehicles and Equipment
Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, no department motor vehicles shall be used by any investigators employed by the department except in the discharge of official duties. Any other equipment shall be used only with the express written approval of the commissioner. The commissioner may adopt rules and regulations governing the use of […]
§ 40-16-6. Civil Monetary Penalties
To the extent specifically authorized by law, the commissioner may pursuant to rule or regulation specify and impose civil monetary penalties for violations of laws, rules, and regulations administered by the commissioner. Except as may be hereafter authorized by law, the maximum amount of any such monetary penalty shall not exceed the maximum penalty authorized […]
§ 40-16-7. Budget of Department
The department shall be a budget unit to which funds may be appropriated as provided in the “Budget Act,” Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45. The department shall be an independent and distinct department of state government. The duties of the department shall be performed by that department and not […]
§ 40-16-8. Governor’s Commercial Transportation Advisory Committee
There shall be established, within the department, the Governor’s Commercial Transportation Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee is to advise the Governor on all laws, regulations, rules, and other matters related to the operation within this state of motor carriers, including private carriers, as defined in Code Section 46-1-1. The committee shall also serve […]
§ 40-14-26. Revoking Traffic-Control Signal Monitoring Device Permit; Hearing; Reconsideration
Upon issuance by the commissioner of transportation of an order denying an application for or suspending or revoking a traffic-control signal monitoring device permit, the governing authority affected shall be afforded a hearing, to be held within 30 days of the effective date of the order. The hearing shall be held before the commissioner of […]
§ 40-15-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the Board of Driver Services. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of driver services. “Coordinator” means the state-wide motorcycle safety coordinator provided for in Code Section 40-15-4. “Department” means the Department of Driver Services. “Motorcycle” means every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of […]
§ 40-15-2. Establishment and Operation of Programs; Provisions of Programs; Certificates of Completion
The department is authorized to set up, establish, and operate a motorcycle operator safety training program for the purpose of assisting motorcycle operators to meet the requirements for licensed driving of motorcycles in this state. The coordinator, with the approval of the commissioner, shall be authorized to set up, establish, and operate additional motorcycle operator […]
§ 40-15-3. Authorization of Board to Promulgate Rules, Prescribe Fees, and Set Student Requirements
The board is authorized to adopt, promulgate, and establish rules and regulations for the operation of any motorcycle operator safety training program; to provide for the entrance and enrollment of students; to prescribe fees for the course; and to prescribe the ages, requirements, and conditions under which students may be received for instruction in any […]