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§ 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, […]

§ 40-14-1. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: “Campus” means the grounds owned or occupied by a college or university. “Campus law enforcement agency” means the campus agency charged with the enforcement of the laws of this state. “College or university” means an accredited public or private educational institution of higher learning. “Speed detection device” means, […]

§ 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 […]