Georgia Motorcycle Helmet Law
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Georgia
has full motorcycle helmet laws for all motorcycle riders!
STATUTE: Title
40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Chapter 6. Uniform Rules of the
Road. Article 13. Special Provisions for Certain Vehicles. Part
2. Motorcycles. Section 40-6-315 Headgear and eye-protective devices
for riders. :
"(a) No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless
he is wearing protective headgear which complies with standards
established by the Board of Public Safety. . . ."
FINE: Riding w/o a motorcycle helmet in GA has the std misdemeanor
maximum fine. This up to $1000 dollar fine and one year in jail.
It is usually less. The most severe application of this law that
I am ware of was $500 fine and 1000 hrs of community service.
STANDARDS:Title 40. Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
Chapter 6. Uniform Rules of the Road. Article 13. Special Provisions
for Certain Vehicles. Part 2. Motorcycles. Section 40-6-315 Headgear
and eye-protective devices for riders. :
"(d) The Board of Public Safety is authorized to approve or
disapprove protective headgear and eye-protective devices required
in this Code section and to issue and enforce regulations establishing
standards and specifications for the approval thereof. The Board
of Public Safety shall publish lists of all protective headgear
and eye-protective devices by name and type which have been approved
by it."
MISCELLANEOUS GEORGIA MOTORCYCLE
LAWS
State Funded Rider Education
Available for all eligible applicants.
May waive skills test for successful completion of rider ed.
May waive knowledge test for successful completion of rider ed.
Eye Protection
Required unless equipped with wind screen.
Daytime Use Of Headlight
Required by law.
Modulating headlight permitted.
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger.
Handlebar Height
Maximum of 15" above seat
Passenger Footrests
Required if carrying a passenger.
Helmet Speakers
To be used for communication purposes only.
Mirror
Required by law.
65 MPH Speed Limit
In effect on designated rural interstate highways. |
