§ 40-8-50. Brakes Required
As used in this Code section, the term: “Gross combination weight rating (GCWR)” means the combined gross vehicle weight ratings of all vehicles in a combination of vehicles. “Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)” means the value specified by the manufacturer or manufacturers as the maximum loaded weight of a single or a combination (articulated) vehicle, […]
§ 40-8-51. Means of Operation
One of the means of brake operation shall consist of a mechanical connection from the operating lever to the brake shoes or bands, and this brake shall be capable of holding the vehicle or combination of vehicles stationary under any condition of loading on any upgrade or downgrade upon which it is operated. The brake […]
§ 40-8-52. Parking Brakes
Every 1966 model motor vehicle and all subsequent model motor vehicles shall be equipped with parking brakes adequate to hold the vehicle on any grade on which it is operated, under all conditions of loading, on a surface free from snow, ice, or loose material. The parking brakes shall be capable of being applied in […]
§ 40-8-53. Performance Ability of Brakes
Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, every motor vehicle or combination of motor drawn vehicles shall be capable at all times and under all conditions of loading of being stopped on a dry, smooth, level road free from loose material, upon application of the service (foot) brake within the distances […]
§ 40-8-54. Maintenance
All brakes shall be maintained in good working order and shall be so adjusted as to operate as equally as practicable with respect to the wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle. History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 115; Code 1933, § 68E-305, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 165, § 4; […]
§ 40-8-70. Horns and Warning Devices
Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet, but no horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle. The […]
§ 40-8-71. Exhaust System; Prevention of Noise, Smoke, and Fumes
Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with an exhaust system, in good working order and in constant operation, meeting the following specifications: The exhaust system shall include the piping leading from the flange of the exhaust manifold to and including the muffler or mufflers and tail pipes; The use of flexible pipe […]
§ 40-8-72. Mirrors
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver’s view to the rear thereof from the driver’s position shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance […]
§ 40-8-73. Windshields, Windows, and Windshield Wipers
No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster, or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield, side windows, or rear windows of such vehicle which obstructs the driver’s clear view of the highway or any intersecting highway; provided, however, that, except as prohibited by federal law, rules, or regulations in the operation […]
§ 40-8-73.1. Tinting of Windows or Windshields
As used in this Code section, the term: “Light reflectance” means the ratio of the amount of total light that is reflected outward by a product or material to the amount of total light falling on the product or material. “Light transmission” means the ratio of the amount of total light, expressed in percentages, which […]