GA HB 848

Author

Darlene Taylor
245-A State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
404-463-2248
darlene.taylor@house.ga.gov
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Bill Text

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Size and Weight

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State

GA

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Summary

Authorizes enforcement of excess vehicle weight violations through use of an automated vehicle weight detection system.

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Issue

Authorizes the enforcement of excess vehicle weight violations through the use of an automated vehicle weight detection system; to authorize the enforcement of excess vehicle weight violations by any law enforcement official or certain employees of the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement; to provide for issuance of a permit for such detection systems; to provide for issuance of citations for civil monetary penalties; to provide for warning signs; to provide for definitions; to provide for consideration of evidence during a hearing contesting a penalty assessed through the use of an automated vehicle weight detection system.

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Notes

Pending committee assignment.

History

03/29/2023 Filed in House.
01/08/2024 First reading in House.
01/09/2024 Second reading in House.