Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 40-6-53.1 - Designated commercial motor vehicle restricted highways(a) For purposes of this Code section, the term "commercial motor vehicle restricted highway" means the portion of a highway designated by the Department of Transportation as a scenic highway that spans more than one county and that has upon it installed by such department fixed gates in order to prohibit the entrance and operation of motor vehicles upon such highway during hazardous weather conditions.(b) No person shall operate a motor vehicle equipped with more than six wheels on a commercial motor vehicle restricted highway that has been properly marked pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section.(c) The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices at the entrance of and upon any commercial motor vehicle restricted highway giving notice of the prohibition provided for by this Code section.(d) Any person that violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250.00.Added by 2024 Ga. Laws 588,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2024.