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 252 40-6-369.1 way, by dedication, purchase, or condemnation. (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. (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, § 11/HB 877.) 40-6-368. Requirements for streets or highways on which joint use by regular vehicle traffic and PTVs permitted. Any street or highway segment upon which the joint use by regular vehicle traffic and personal transportation vehicles is permitted shall: (1) Have speed limits of 25 miles per hour or less, as established by an engineering and traffic survey; and (2) Have been determined by a qualified traffic engineer to accommodate personal transportation vehicles without adversely impacting traffic safety or the travel needs of commuters and other users. (Code 1981, § 40-6-368, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 745, § 11/HB 877.) 40-6-369. Manner in which PTVs may be driven.