§ 40-8-94. Sirens, Whistles, or Bells
Any authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 500 feet, but such siren shall not be used except when such vehicle is operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of […]
§ 40-8-95. Rules and Regulations
The commissioner of public safety shall implement any and all provisions of Code Sections 40-8-90, 40-8-92, and 40-8-93 by the promulgation of necessary rules and regulations. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1012, § 6; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 5B-7; Ga. L. 2005, p. 334, § 19-7/HB 501.
§ 40-8-96. Violation of Code Sections 40-8-90 and 40-8-92
Any person violating Code Sections 40-8-90 and 40-8-92 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1092, § 5; Ga. L. 1977, p. 1012, § 7.
§ 40-8-110. Identification and Color
Every bus used for the transportation of school children shall bear upon the front and rear thereof a plainly visible sign containing the words “SCHOOL BUS” in letters not less than eight inches in height. On and after January 1, 1971, every new school bus purchased for the transportation of school children shall be painted […]
§ 40-8-111. Equipment Generally
Each school bus used for the transportation of school children in the State of Georgia shall be in compliance with the State Board of Education bus specifications for the model year of such school bus. Each public school system shall be required to maintain each of its school buses in good working condition, including all […]
§ 40-8-112. Compliance With State Board Bus Specifications
Every school bus used to transport children to and from school shall comply with the State Board Bus Specifications prescribed by the State Board of Education. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 586, § 2. Cross references. Code section not applicable to public transit systems transporting school children, § 40-8-114 .
§ 40-8-113. Standards Applicable Regardless of Size or Capacity
The identification and equipment standards provided in this part shall apply to all school buses as defined in paragraph (55) of Code Section 40-1-1 regardless of size or capacity. History. Ga. L. 1974, p. 633, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 40.
§ 40-8-114. Operation of School Buses by Churches, Private Schools, and Local Transit Systems; Transportation of School Children on Buses Owned or Operated by Public Transit Systems
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, churches, private schools, or local transit systems may operate school buses meeting the equipment, color, and marking requirements of Code Sections 40-8-110 through 40-8-112 and 40-8-115 and drivers of such vehicles shall be required to stop as set forth in Code Section 40-6-163. For purposes […]
§ 40-8-77. Energy Absorption System
As used in this Code section, the term “private passenger automobile” shall mean a four-wheel motor vehicle designed for carrying ten passengers or less, not for hire, for use on public roads and highways, and not designed for use as a dwelling or for camping, provided that the term “private passenger automobile” shall not include […]
§ 40-8-115. Identification and Equipment of School Buses for Special School Route Service
This part shall not prohibit the use of a school bus as defined in paragraph (55) of Code Section 40-1-1 for special school route service, provided it shall meet the following identification and equipment requirements: The bus need not be painted yellow or black; The bus shall be equipped with four hooded or recessed red […]