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GA HB308

GA HB308
Motor vehicles; operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; provide

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
02/26/2025
Passed
04/10/2025
Dead
Vetoed
05/14/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; to provide for standards for registration of such vehicles; to provide for issuance of license plates for miniature on-road vehicles; to provide for an annual licensing fee for such vehicles; to exempt such vehicles from certificate of title requirements; to provide for equipment and operating standards for such vehicles; to provide local authorities with the power to prohibit operation of such vehicles; to require posting of notice of such prohibition upon highways; to provide a sentencing court with authority to order the installation of a device which limits the speed of a motor vehicle as part of the punishment for conviction of the offense of reckless stunt driving; to provide for procedures and conditions upon issuance of such orders; to provide for notification to the Department of Revenue; to provide for a penalty; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide that fingerprints shall not be obtained for offenses relating to operation of a motor vehicle with unauthorized levels of window or windshield tinting or unlawful installation of such; to revise and provide for a definition; to provide for the issuance of a refusal to sign citation; to provide for a penalty; to amend Code Section 48-5-473 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to returns for taxation and application for and issuance of license plates upon payment of taxes due, so as to provide for HB 308/AP payment of ad valorem taxes upon miniature on-road vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill introduces a comprehensive framework for the registration, licensing, and operation of miniature on-road vehicles in Georgia. The bill defines a "miniature on-road vehicle" as a specific type of imported motorized vehicle with detailed characteristics, including operating speeds between 25-65 miles per hour, a width of 80 inches or less, four or more wheels, a steering wheel, and a gross vehicle weight under 4,000 pounds. The legislation establishes new provisions for vehicle registration, license plate design, and annual licensing fees for these vehicles. Local authorities will have the power to prohibit miniature on-road vehicle operation through ordinances, and the vehicles will be restricted to municipal street systems and county road systems, with the ability to cross state highways. The bill also includes technical amendments related to vehicle registration, including provisions for vehicles manufactured more or less than 25 years prior to application. Additionally, the bill includes an interesting provision allowing courts to order the installation of an "intelligent speed assistance device" for drivers convicted of reckless stunt driving, which can limit a vehicle's maximum speed. The new regulations will become effective on October 1, 2025, with some specific sections taking effect at different times.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Veto V1 (on 05/14/2025)

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