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GA HB957
GA HB957Motor vehicles; operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; provide
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
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 revise and provide for a definition; 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 payment of ad valorem taxes upon such vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill defines "miniature on-road vehicle" as a motorized vehicle imported into the U.S. that can carry passengers, travels between 25 and 65 mph, has four or more wheels, uses a steering wheel, has a non-straddle seat, weighs less than 4,000 pounds, and is not a golf cart, ATV, or off-highway vehicle, and it allows these vehicles to be registered and issued license plates, exempting them from certificate of title requirements, while also establishing equipment and operating standards, and granting local authorities the power to prohibit their operation with proper notice.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Beth Camp (R)*,
Rob Clifton (R)*,
John Corbett (R)*,
Trey Kelley (R)*,
Kimberly New (R)*,
Holt Persinger (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72183 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239738 |
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