By state statute 40-80-92, fire trucks and vehicles can display emergency lights in red, white and amber. Fire Truck Lightsįederal, state, and fire vehicles owned locally in Georgia have similar regulations to police vehicles. These vehicles must also be clearly marked on both sides and the back of the vehicle as state patrol cars.Īccording to state statute 40-6-6, police vehicles are allowed to disregard speed laws, stop signs and general movement laws when responding to an emerging call or pursuing a suspect, as long as their red lights are in use. State statute 40-8-91 states that the colored emergency light must be visible in front of and behind the vehicle from 500 feet. Georgia state patrol vehicles are subject to additional legislation. Law enforcement vehicles that are not owned by the government must apply for a permit to display lights of these colours, but waive the fee. The law also specifies that the amber, red and white police lights are required for police cars as well. Statute 40-80-92 states that no designated law enforcement cars require a blue light showing permit. This law also provides for a sheriff to be able to use blue lights in a law enforcement activity on his own personal car. Legislation 40-8-90 provides that motor vehicles owned by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies may use blue emergency lights. Must complete a defensive driving course approved by the national safety council, or an equivalent course.ĭept.Vehicles belonging to the police department have the widest array of lighting Georgia motor vehicle laws provide for them. ![]() Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle OperatorĮscort vehicle operators will be required to obtain an approved certification prior to performing duties of an escort vehicle. 2 (min.) Red flags mounted to the top of vehicle Escort vehicle id sign-minimum 8” x 12”-displayed on each side of vehicle (name, city & state of company/owner of vehicle)ġ4. Traffic wand flashlight w/ safety nose cone + spare batteriesġ3. 8 red-burning flares, glow sticks or equivalent illumination device.ĩ. 9 (at least) bi-directional retroreflective triangles-minimum 17”arm length & minimum arm width of 2”.ħ. Vest or high visibility clothing-orange, yellow, yellow green or fluorescent versions of these colors.Ħ. Stop/Slow Paddle: the sign shall be at least 18”x 18” ( or a 24”x 24” sign or high-intensity flashing stop/slow paddle) with 6 inch high letters, octagonal, and should be mounted on a rigid handle. Outside rear-view mirrors, located on each side of the vehicleģ. * Need a permit from DPS, PO Box 101072, Atlanta, GA 30392 (678)413-8786 (fee: $2.00/year)įlags : Color-Red Size-18” square Mounting locations-Top of vehicle 45 degree angle, not extending more than 6” beyond vehicle.Ģ. o r equivalent 4” strobe light visible at least ¼ mile Lights : Amber light or strobe light (8” in diameter min.) located on top of vehicle w/ candlepower of 35,000 (min.) and 80 revolutions/min. Size: 6’ x 1’ black letters 8” x 4” (min.) on orange or federal yellow background saying “OVERSIZE LOAD” Signs : Mounted on front of front escort/on back of rear escort. General : Must be a pickup or an automobile * 15’+ high requires a front escort w/ height sensor when traveling through larger cities where traffic signals may be encountered. ![]() ![]() Curfews : 7-9am & 4-6pm M-Fġ front w/height pole when over 15'6" high. No travel into/through Atlanta area bounded by I-285 unless picking up or delivering in the city. Prohibited holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas Permitted loads in excess of 12’ wide - No Travel when visibility is less than 600’ or windspeed is greater than 25 mph Insurance company: name, policy number, expiration dateġ/2 hour after sunrise to 1/2 hour before sunset Monday-Saturday
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