§ 40-14-15. Rehearing or Restoration of Permit at Direction of Governor
The Governor, in his discretion, may direct the commissioner of public safety, or his delegate, to inquire into such change of circumstances and report the same to him together with any recommendations he might have. The Governor, in his discretion, may order a new hearing on the matter before the Board of Public Safety or […]
§ 40-14-16. Restrictions on Suspension or Revocation of Drivers’ Licenses; Reports to Department of Driver Services to Specify Speed
No speeding violation of less than ten miles per hour above the legal speed limit in the county or municipality or on a college or university campus in which a person is given a speeding ticket shall be used by the Department of Driver Services for the purpose of suspending or revoking the driver’s license […]
§ 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 […]
§ 40-14-4. Compliance With Rules of Federal Communications Commission; Certification of Devices
No state, county, municipal, or campus law enforcement agency may use speed detection devices unless the agency possesses a license in compliance with Federal Communications Commission rules, and unless each device, before being placed in service and annually after being placed in service, is certified for compliance by a technician possessing a certification as required […]
§ 40-14-1.1. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Agent” means a person or entity who is authorized by a law enforcement agency or governing body to administer the procedures contained herein and: Provides services to such law enforcement agency or governing body; Operates, maintains, leases, or licenses an automated traffic enforcement safety device; or Is authorized […]
§ 40-14-1.2. Agent Not Private Investigator or Subject to Certain Laws
Nothing in this article shall be construed to mean that an agent is providing or participating in private investigative services or acting in such manner as would render such agent subject to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. History. Code 1981, § 40-14-1.2 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. […]
§ 40-14-2. Permit Required for Use; Use Not Authorized Where Officers Paid on Fee System; Operation by Registered or Certified Peace Officers
The law enforcement officers of the various counties, municipalities, colleges, and universities may use speed detection devices only if the sheriffs of such counties, or the governing authorities of such counties, or the governing authorities of such municipalities, or the president of such college or university shall approve of and desire the use of such […]
§ 40-14-3. Application for Permit; Use of Device While Application Pending
A county sheriff, county or municipal governing authority, or the president of a college or university may apply to the Department of Public Safety for a permit to authorize the use of speed detection devices for purposes of traffic control within such counties, municipalities, colleges, or universities on streets, roads, and highways, provided that such […]