Georgia Motorcycle Helmet Laws
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 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 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.
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