16 chapters · 848 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 40-13-1 Form to be developed by commissioner of driver services; function; identifying number
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The commissioner of driver services shall develop a uniform traffic citation and complaint form for use by all law enforcement officers who are empowered to enforce the traffic laws and ordinances in effect in this state. Such form shall serve as the citation, summons, accusation…
O.C.G.A. § 40-13-2 System of accountability; procedures for use and issuance
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The Board of Public Safety, by rule and regulation, shall establish a system of accountability for all traffic citations and complaints, and it shall also provide the procedures governing the use and issuance of such citations and complaints. (Ga. L. 1972, p. 1148, § 3.)
O.C.G.A. § 40-13-2.1 Signature on citations required; effect of failure to sign; exemption for out-of-state drivers; electronic capture of signature
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(a) A person who is issued a citation as provided in this chapter or Code Section 17-6-11, relating to display of driver’s license in lieu of bail, shall sign the citation to acknowledge receipt of the citation and of his or her obligation to appear for trial. The officer shall a…
O.C.G.A. § 40-13-3 Traffic offenses triable on complaint without indictment except in superior courts; report of disposition
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Except for offenses tried in the superior courts, all other courts having jurisdiction of the offense may proceed with the adjudication of the offenses contained within the complaint without the necessity of filing an indictment or other accusation in order to bring the accused t…