§ 40-14-26. Revoking Traffic-Control Signal Monitoring Device Permit; Hearing; Reconsideration
Upon issuance by the commissioner of transportation of an order denying an application for or suspending or revoking a traffic-control signal monitoring device permit, the governing authority affected shall be afforded a hearing, to be held within 30 days of the effective date of the order. The hearing shall be held before the commissioner of […]
§ 40-15-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the Board of Driver Services. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of driver services. “Coordinator” means the state-wide motorcycle safety coordinator provided for in Code Section 40-15-4. “Department” means the Department of Driver Services. “Motorcycle” means every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of […]
§ 40-15-2. Establishment and Operation of Programs; Provisions of Programs; Certificates of Completion
The department is authorized to set up, establish, and operate a motorcycle operator safety training program for the purpose of assisting motorcycle operators to meet the requirements for licensed driving of motorcycles in this state. The coordinator, with the approval of the commissioner, shall be authorized to set up, establish, and operate additional motorcycle operator […]
§ 40-15-3. Authorization of Board to Promulgate Rules, Prescribe Fees, and Set Student Requirements
The board is authorized to adopt, promulgate, and establish rules and regulations for the operation of any motorcycle operator safety training program; to provide for the entrance and enrollment of students; to prescribe fees for the course; and to prescribe the ages, requirements, and conditions under which students may be received for instruction in any […]
§ 40-15-4. Coordinator Authorized; Duties and Requirements
The commissioner shall appoint a state-wide motorcycle safety coordinator who shall carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the department. The coordinator shall be placed in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The coordinator shall […]
§ 40-15-5. Requirements for Instructors
Every person who desires to qualify as an instructor in a motorcycle operator safety training program shall meet the following requirements: Be of good moral character; Give satisfactory performance on a written, oral, performance, or combination examination administered by the coordinator testing both knowledge of the field of motorcycle operator education and skills necessary to […]
§ 40-14-15. Rehearing or Restoration of Permit at Direction of Governor
The Governor, in his discretion, may direct the commissioner of public safety, or his delegate, to inquire into such change of circumstances and report the same to him together with any recommendations he might have. The Governor, in his discretion, may order a new hearing on the matter before the Board of Public Safety or […]
§ 40-14-16. Restrictions on Suspension or Revocation of Drivers’ Licenses; Reports to Department of Driver Services to Specify Speed
No speeding violation of less than ten miles per hour above the legal speed limit in the county or municipality or on a college or university campus in which a person is given a speeding ticket shall be used by the Department of Driver Services for the purpose of suspending or revoking the driver’s license […]
§ 40-14-17. Laser Devices; Reliability and Admissibility of Evidence
Evidence of speed based on a speed detection device using the speed timing principle of laser which is of a model that has been approved by the Department of Public Safety shall be considered scientifically acceptable and reliable as a speed detection device and shall be admissible for all purposes in any court, judicial, or […]
§ 40-14-18. Enforcement of Speed Limit in School Zones With Recorded Images; Civil Monetary Penalty; Vehicle Registration and Transfer of Title Restrictions for Failure to Pay Penalty
The speed limit within any school zone as provided for in Code Section 40-14-8 and marked pursuant to Code Section 40-14-6 may be enforced by using photographically recorded images for violations which occurred only on a school day during the time in which instructional classes are taking place and one hour before such classes are […]