§ 40-6-369.1. Speed Limits on Streets Authorized for Ptv Use
Personal transportation vehicles shall only be operated on highways where the posted speed limit does not exceed 25 miles per hour. The operator of a personal transportation vehicle shall not operate such vehicle on any highway where the posted speed limit exceeds 25 miles per hour. History. Code 1981, § 40-6-369.1 , enacted by Ga. […]
§ 40-6-354. Rules and Regulations
The commissioner of public safety is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry this part into effect and is authorized to establish regulations for safety equipment or standards for the operation of mopeds. History. Code 1933, § 68A-1112, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 2241, § 5; Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 5; […]
§ 40-6-360. Rights of Persons Operating Low-Speed Vehicles
Every person operating a low-speed vehicle shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this chapter except as to special regulations in this part and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no […]
§ 40-6-361. Traffic Laws Applicable to Low-Speed Vehicles
All low-speed vehicles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any low-speed vehicle of the full use of a lane. The operator of a low-speed vehicle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being […]
§ 40-6-362. Operating Low-Speed Vehicles on Highways
Low-speed vehicles shall be operated only on any highway where the posted speed limit does not exceed 35 miles per hour. The operator of a low-speed vehicle shall not operate such vehicle on any highway where the posted speed limit exceeds 35 miles per hour. History. Code 1981, § 40-6-362 , enacted by Ga. L. […]
§ 40-6-363. Legislative Intent
The purpose of this part shall be to authorize any local authority to establish a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan for roadways and streets within the local authority’s jurisdiction. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these plans be designed and developed to best serve the functional travel needs of the jurisdiction and […]
§ 40-6-364. Definitions
As used in this part, the term: “Personal transportation vehicle lane” or “PTV lane” means a portion of the roadway that has been designated by striping, pavement markings, or signage for the exclusive or preferential use of persons operating personal transportation vehicles. Such PTV lanes shall at a minimum meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria […]
§ 40-6-365. Standards for Local Authorities to Establish Personal Transportation Vehicle Transportation Plans
A local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt a PTV plan. Prior to the enactment of a PTV plan, a local authority shall submit the plan to any agency having traffic law enforcement responsibilities in the plan area and allow for input and comment upon the PTV plan. A PTV plan shall: Establish minimum […]
§ 40-6-366. Acquisition of Property for Ptv Lanes
A local authority that adopts a PTV plan may establish PTV lanes through the acquisition of property, including easements or rights of way, by dedication, purchase, or condemnation. History. Code 1981, § 40-6-366 , enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 11/HB 877.
§ 40-6-367. Part Inapplicable to Certain Localities With Prior Ordinances Governing Ptv Use
This part shall have no application to any county or municipality that has enacted prior to January 1, 2012, an ordinance authorizing the operation of PTVs. History. Code 1981, § 40-6-363 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 247, § 2/SB 240; Code 1981, § 40-6-367 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, […]