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§ 40-14-17. Laser Devices; Reliability and Admissibility of Evidence

Evidence of speed based on a speed detection device using the speed timing principle of laser which is of a model that has been approved by the Department of Public Safety shall be considered scientifically acceptable and reliable as a speed detection device and shall be admissible for all purposes in any court, judicial, or […]

§ 40-14-18. Enforcement of Speed Limit in School Zones With Recorded Images; Civil Monetary Penalty; Vehicle Registration and Transfer of Title Restrictions for Failure to Pay Penalty

The speed limit within any school zone as provided for in Code Section 40-14-8 and marked pursuant to Code Section 40-14-6 may be enforced by using photographically recorded images for violations which occurred only on a school day during the time in which instructional classes are taking place and one hour before such classes are […]

§ 40-14-20. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Governing authority” means any county, municipality, or consolidated government. “Recorded images” has the meaning provided in subparagraph (f)(1)(B) of Code Section 40-6-20. “Traffic-control signal monitoring device” has the meaning provided in subparagraph (f)(1)(C) of Code Section 40-6-20. History. Code 1981, § 40-14-20 , enacted by Ga. L. 2001, […]

§ 40-14-21. Traffic-Control Signal Monitoring Devices; Application and Permit for Operation; Collection and Use of Civil Monetary Penalty; Inspection of Devices

A governing authority must obtain an operating permit from the Department of Transportation prior to using any traffic-control signal monitoring device. The governing authority shall not use traffic-control signal monitoring devices unless the chief law enforcement officer of such governing authority desires the use of such devices and such use is approved by a properly […]

§ 40-14-5. Testing of Radar Devices; Removal of Inaccurate Radar Devices From Service; Maintenance of Testing Log and Independent Calibration Tests of Automated Traffic Enforcement Devices

Each state, county, municipal, or campus law enforcement officer using a radar device, except for an automated traffic enforcement safety device as provided for under Code Section 40-14-18, shall test the device for accuracy and record and maintain the results of the test at the beginning and end of each duty tour. Each such test […]

§ 40-14-22. Timing of Traffic-Control Signals Utilizing Monitoring Devices

The timing of any traffic-control signal which is being monitored by a traffic-control signal monitoring device shall conform to regulations promulgated by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Code Section 32-6-50. The duration of the yellow or red light of any traffic-control device at which a traffic-control signal monitoring device is installed shall not be […]

§ 40-14-6. Warning Signs Required; Signage Requirements

Each county, municipality, college, and university using speed detection devices shall erect signs on every highway which comprises a part of the state highway system at that point on the highway which intersects the corporate limits of the municipality, the county boundary, or the boundary of the college or university campus. Such signs shall be […]

§ 40-14-7. Visibility of Vehicle From Which Device Is Operated

Except as provided for in Code Section 40-14-18, no stationary speed detection device shall be employed by county, municipal, college, or university law enforcement officers where the vehicle from which the device is operated is obstructed from the view of approaching motorists or is otherwise not visible for a distance of at least 500 feet. […]