§ 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 […]
§ 40-15-4. Coordinator Authorized; Duties and Requirements
The commissioner shall appoint a state-wide motorcycle safety coordinator who shall carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the department. The coordinator shall be placed in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The coordinator shall […]
§ 40-15-5. Requirements for Instructors
Every person who desires to qualify as an instructor in a motorcycle operator safety training program shall meet the following requirements: Be of good moral character; Give satisfactory performance on a written, oral, performance, or combination examination administered by the coordinator testing both knowledge of the field of motorcycle operator education and skills necessary to […]
§ 40-16-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the Board of Driver Services. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of driver services. “Department” means the Department of Driver Services. History. Code 1981, § 40-16-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 1-1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 334, § 1-1/HB 501.