§ 40-8-91.1. Marking and Equipment of All-Terrain Vehicles Used as Law Enforcement Vehicles
As used in this Code section, the term “all-terrain vehicle” shall have the same meaning as provided for in paragraph (3) of Code Section 40-1-1. Every all-terrain vehicle must comply with the equipment and marking specifications set forth in this article before such vehicle can be used by law enforcement agencies and officers upon the […]
§ 40-8-92. Designation of Emergency Vehicles; Flashing or Revolving Lights; Permits; Fee; Prohibition Against Use of Flashing or Revolving Green Lights by Private Persons on Public Property
All emergency vehicles shall be designated as such by the commissioner of public safety. The commissioner shall so designate each vehicle by issuing to such vehicle a permit to operate flashing or revolving emergency lights of the appropriate color. Such permit shall be valid for five years from the date of issuance. Any and all […]
§ 40-8-93. Flashing Parking or Brake Lights or Directional Signals Not Prohibited
Nothing contained in Code Sections 40-8-90 and 40-8-92 shall be deemed to apply to nor construed to prohibit blinking or flashing parking or brake lights or directional signals on any motor vehicle. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1092, § 6; Ga. L. 1977, p. 1012, § 5.
§ 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.
§ 40-8-90. Restrictions on Use of Blue Lights on Vehicles
Except as provided in this paragraph and subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate any motor vehicle equipped with or containing a device capable of producing any blue lights, whether flashing, blinking, revolving, or stationary, except: Motor vehicles owned or leased by any federal, […]
§ 40-8-91. Marking and Equipment of Law Enforcement Vehicles; Motorist Allowed to Continue to Safe Location Before Stopping for Law Enforcement Officer Vehicles
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, any motor vehicle which is used on official business by any person authorized to make arrests for traffic violations in this state, or any municipality or county thereof, shall be distinctly marked on each side and the back with the name of the agency responsible […]