Title 40 — Title 40
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O.C.G.A. § 40-1-223 Exclusion of insurance coverage for shared vehicle
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(a) An authorized insurer that writes motor vehicle liability insurance in this state may exclude any and all coverage and the duty to defend or indemnify for any claim afforded under a shared vehicle owner’s motor vehicle liability insurance policy, including but not limited to:…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-224 Collection, verification, and retention of records
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A peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall collect and verify records pertaining to the use of a vehicle, including, but not limited to, times used, fees paid by the shared vehicle driver, and revenues received by the shared vehicle owner, and shall provide that information upon re…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-225 Exemption from vicarious liability
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A peer-to-peer car-sharing program and a shared vehicle owner shall be exempt from vicarious liability consistent with 49 U.S.C. Section 30106, as such existed on January 1, 2020, and under any state or local law that imposes liability solely based on vehicle ownership. History. …
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-226 Right to seek contribution
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A motor vehicle insurer that defends or indemnifies a claim against a shared vehicle that is excluded under the terms of its policy shall have the right to seek contribution against the motor vehicle insurer of the peer-to-peer car-sharing program if the claim is: (1) Made against…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-227 Insurable interests
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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a peer-to-peer carsharing program shall have an insurable interest in a shared vehicle during the car-sharing period. (b) Except as provided in Code Section 40-1-226, nothing in this part creates a liability on a peer-to-peer car-sh…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-228 Required disclosures in car-sharing program agreements
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Each car-sharing program agreement made in this state shall disclose to the shared vehicle owner and the shared vehicle driver: (1) Any right of the peer-to-peer car-sharing program to seek indemnification from the shared vehicle owner or the shared vehicle driver for economic los…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-230 Vehicle equipment
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A peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall have sole responsibility for any equipment, such as a global positioning system or other special equipment, that is put in or on the vehicle to monitor or facilitate the car-sharing transaction and shall agree to indemnify and hold harmles…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-231 Definitions
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Assumption of liability; insurance. Notification of lien on vehicle. Exclusion of insurance coverage for shared vehicle. Collection, verification, and retention of records. Exemption from vicarious liability. Right to seek contribution. Insurable interests. Required disclosures in …
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-25 Short title
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Legislative findings; construction. Definitions. Regulatory compliance inspections; notification; jurisdiction; permit required; escorts or inspections; exceptions; recovery for damage or discharge; civil monetary penalties; department authority. Enforcement; use of funds; regulator…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-3 Requiring or permitting unlawful operation of vehicle
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It is unlawful for the owner or any other person employing or otherwise directing the driver of any vehicle to require or knowingly permit the operation of such vehicle upon a highway in any manner contrary to law. History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 122; Ga. L. 1990…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-5 Disclosure of damage to new motor vehicles
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(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “dealer,” “distributor,” “manufacturer,” and “new motor vehicle” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 40-2-39. (b) Except as provided in this subsection and in subsection (c) of this Code section, prior to the sale o…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-50 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Motor Carrier Act of 2012.” History. Code 1981, § 40-1-50, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 580, § 1/HB 865.
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-51 Legislative findings; construction
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The General Assembly finds that the for-hire transportation of persons and property are a privilege that require close regulation and control to protect public welfare, provide for a competitive business environment, and provide for consumer protection. To that end, the provisions…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-52 Establishment of Motor Carrier Compliance Division
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There is created and established a division within the Department of Public Safety to be known as the Motor Carrier Compliance Division which shall include a section designated the Regulatory Compliance Section. Except as provided in Chapter 2 of Title 35, the members of the Moto…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-54 Rules and regulations for implementation and administration
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(a) The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate and administer the provisions of this article pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” (b) The commissioner is authorized to issue such orders, aut…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-55 Penalty for violations
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Every officer, agent, or employee of any corporation and every person who violates or fails to comply with this article relating to the regulation of motor carriers and limousine carriers or any order, rule, or regulation of the department, or who procures, aids, or abets therein…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-57 Applicability of prior action of Public Service Commission
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Rules, orders, and regulations previously adopted which relate to functions performed by the Public Service Commission which were transferred under this article to the Department of Public Safety shall remain of full force and effect as rules, orders, and regulations of the Depar…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-6 Uniforms of law enforcement officers
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Uniformed law enforcement officers of an agency who are assigned routinely or primarily to traffic law enforcement or other traffic safety duties on the roadways or highways of this state shall wear the same type uniform as other members of the assigned division of such officers’…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-7 Blue light required for officers enforcing traffic; exception
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Whenever pursuing a person in violation of a traffic related offense, a uniformed law enforcement officer who is assigned routinely or primarily to traffic law enforcement or other traffic safety duties on the roadways or highways of this state shall place a visible blue light on…
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-9 Electronic notifications and communications by Department of Revenue
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(a) For purposes of this Code section, the term: (1) “Department” means the Department of Revenue. (2) “Owner” means a person having an interest in or title to a vehicle. Such term shall include a lienholder, security interest holder, and any person entitled to the use or possess…