GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Georgia. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Universal helmet law enacted 1969.
Choice of 5 or 10 years; veterans valid until 65 years old
60 and over: renewal every 5 years 64 and over: vision test required
Zero tolerance for some drugs
Illegal
Zero tolerance for THC and metabolites
70 (Georgia's "Super Speeder Law" adds on $200 in state fees for any driver convicted of speeding at 75 MPH or higher on any two-lane roads or 85 MPH or higher on multiple lane roads anywhere in the state.)
70 (Georgia's "Super Speeder Law" adds on $200 in state fees for any driver convicted of speeding at 75 MPH or higher on any two-lane roads or 85 MPH or higher on multiple lane roads anywhere in the state.)
70 (Georgia's "Super Speeder Law" adds on $200 in state fees for any driver convicted of speeding at 75 MPH or higher on any two-lane roads or 85 MPH or higher on multiple lane roads anywhere in the state.)
70 (Georgia's "Super Speeder Law" adds on $200 in state fees for any driver convicted of speeding at 75 MPH or higher on any two-lane roads or 85 MPH or higher on multiple lane roads anywhere in the state.)
65 (Georgia's "Super Speeder Law" adds on $200 in state fees for any driver convicted of speeding at 75 MPH or higher on any two-lane roads or 85 MPH or higher on multiple lane roads anywhere in the state.)
65 (Georgia's "Super Speeder Law" adds on $200 in state fees for any driver convicted of speeding at 75 MPH or higher on any two-lane roads or 85 MPH or higher on multiple lane roads anywhere in the state.)
0.15
1 year
Yes
Mandatory for repeat convictions
Yes
Yes
Over 57" tall 40 lbs or over in rear seat can use lap belt if lap/shoulder belt unavailable
Under 8 yrs and 57" or shorter in rear seat if available
18 years
15
12
40 (6); 0 with behind the wheel training
16
Midnight - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement)
First 6 months: no passengers Second 6 months: no more than 1 passenger under 21 Thereafter: No more than 3 passengers (secondary enforcement)
Primary
8 and older
8-17 yrs: All 18 and over: Front
Yes. Primary Law.
Yes. Primary Law.
No
All drivers. Primary law.
School zones, one hour before and after instruction time
Permitted by state law
School zones, one hour before and after instruction time
Permitted by state law
Georgia recently passed a handheld device ban, strengthening the state's efforts to combat distracted driving. GHSA Executive Director Jonathan Adkins addresses the importance of this law.
May 16, 2018
The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety recently partnered with the Shepherd Center, one of the nation's top rehabilitation hospitals, to develop AutoCoach, a driver's education app for parents.
Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1969.
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
Choice of 5 or 10 years; veterans valid until 65 years old
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
Zero tolerance for some drugs.
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
70 (Georgia's "Super Speeder Law" adds on $200 in state fees for any driver convicted of speeding at 75 MPH or higher on any two-lane roads or 85 MPH or higher on multiple lane roads anywhere in the state)
