§ 40-16-2.1. Annual Reports to the General Assembly
Annual reports shall be provided to the General Assembly by the affected departments with respect to the reorganization provided for in Code Section 40-16-2 and with respect to other activities of the departments as follows: The Department of Driver Services shall provide an annual report which shall include, together with other information deemed pertinent by […]
§ 40-16-3. Board of Driver Services; Commissioner
The department shall be under the direction, control, and management of the Board of Driver Services and the commissioner of driver services. The commissioner shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the board. The Board of Driver Services shall be a successor to and continuation of the Board of Motor Vehicle Safety […]
§ 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 […]