Bill > HB164

This bill modifies Georgia's laws regarding vehicle weight limitations, enforcement, and permitting, primarily expanding the authority of local law enforcement officers to enforce truck weight regulations. Specifically, the bill removes the automatic repeal date (July 1, 2025) for a provision that allows certain vehicles hauling agricultural products, farm goods, or recovered materials to exceed standard weight limits by up to 10% within a 150-mile radius of their origin and outside of specific air quality non-attainment areas. The bill grants local law enforcement officers the same powers as the Department of Public Safety to stop and inspect vehicles for weight violations, provided they have received proper training equivalent to the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section. Additionally, the bill updates language related to permit inspections, requiring that permits be open to inspection by local law enforcement officers in addition to state police and transportation officials. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for agricultural and commercial vehicle operators while ensuring consistent enforcement of weight regulations across different levels of law enforcement.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69641