Title 40

(a) Any person who drives a commercial motor vehicle anywhere in the state shall be deemed to have given consent, subject to the provisions of Code Sections 40-5-55 and 40-6-392, to a test or tests of that person’s blood, breath, or urine for the purpose of determining that perso…

Within ten days after receiving a report of the conviction of any nonresident holder of a commercial driver’s license for any violation of state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, committed in a commercial motor vehicl…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department shall furnish full information regarding the driving record of any person to: (1) The driver’s license administrator of any other state or of any province or territory of Canada requesting that information…

The commissioner may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. History. Code 1981, § 40-5-156, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 519, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 4; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 5-63.

The commissioner or his or her designee may enter into or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out the provisions of this article. History. Code 1981, § 40-5-157, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 519, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 4; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 5-64.

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a person may drive a commercial motor vehicle if the person has a commercial driver’s license issued by any state or any province or territory of Canada in accordance with the minimum federal standards for the issuance of commercial …

(a) Any person who drives a commercial motor vehicle while in violation of the provisions of Code Section 40-5-143 or any employer who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or authorizes a driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle in violation of the provisions of subsection (b) …

As used in this article, the term: (1) “Disability” means any physical, mental, or neurological impairment which severely restricts a person’s mobility, manual dexterity, or ability to climb stairs; substantial loss of sight or hearing; loss of one or more limbs or use thereof; o…

(a) The department shall issue identification cards to persons with disabilities who make application to the department in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner. The identification card for persons with disabilities shall contain a recent photograph o…

(a) An identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a permanent disability for a period of eight years and shall be renewable on the applicant’s birthday in the seventh year following such issuance. Such identification cards shall be issued to …

The face of the identification card for persons with disabilities shall prominently bear wording selected by the department that is indicative of the presence of urgent medical information on the reverse of the card. On the reverse side of the identification card shall be a space w…

The face of the identification card for persons with disabilities shall bear the word “TRANSPORTATION” with a box or blank space adjacent thereto. The department shall place an “X” in such box or blank space if the applicant’s disability creates mobility limitations which prevent …

The identification card for persons with disabilities shall bear the word “SEATING” with a box or blank space adjacent thereto. The department shall place an “X” in such box or blank space if the applicant’s disability creates mobility or health limitations which prevent him or he…

The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations under which this article shall be implemented. History. Code 1981, § 40-5-176, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 4; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1302, § 7; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 5-67.

The department shall require an applicant for an identification card for persons with disabilities to furnish a birth certificate or other verifiable evidence stating the applicant’s birth date. History. Code 1981, § 40-5-177, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 628, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 204…

(a) The department shall collect a fee of $5.00 for an identification card for persons with disabilities, which fee shall be deposited in the state treasury in the same manner as motor vehicle driver’s license fees. (b) The department shall not be authorized to collect a fee for a…

Court ordered reinstate- Purpose of article. Certification and approval of courses by department; prohibited behavior by a clinic or program. Administration of program. Approval and operation of driver improvement clinics; criteria for defensive driving courses, alcohol and drug c…

Proof of need for special transportation services for persons with disabilities. Admission to seating for persons with disabilities at public events. Rules and regulations. Evidence of applicant’s birth date required. Fee for card; waiver for person with veteran’s driver’s licens…

State, 275 Ga. App. 881, 622 S.E.2d 89 (2005). In a DUI per se case, the trial court did not err in denying the defendant’s motion to suppress the results of a chemical testing of the defendant’s blood because the defendant freely and voluntarily consented to the test as the defe…