Back the Blue Act

Georgia · Motor Vehicles and Traffic · §§ 40-2-1 to 40-2-95 · 132 sections

Overview

The Back the Blue Act sits within Georgia's motor vehicle registration and licensing framework, governing the annual license fees, license plates and renewal decals, and highway use permits required of vehicles ranging from passenger cars and taxicabs to motor trucks, trailers, apportioned interstate vehicles, and motor carriers. It establishes how registrations are applied for and how fees are assessed, prorated, transferred, apportioned, collected, and disposed of, and it provides for registration to be cancelled, suspended, revoked, or surrendered in circumstances that include lapses in insurance coverage, repeated toll violations, noncompliance with federal commercial vehicle regulations, and second or subsequent convictions for driving under the influence. Administration and enforcement are assigned to state agency officials and certified law enforcement officers, who are authorized to seize license plates and decals, with penalties prescribed for violations.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.

In the courts

Sections of this act have been cited in 3 court decisions.

Most-cited authority: 393 F.3d 767 - United States v. Smart

Sections covered

O.C.G.A. § 40-2-1Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-10Voluntary cancellation of vehicle registration
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-11Administration of chapter
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-110“Motor truck” defined
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-111Highway use permit required for certain unregistered motor trucks; application; fee; identification tag to be displayed and permit to be carried in truck
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-112Additional fee for each round trip into state
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-113Collection of taxes and fees; rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-114Unlawful acts; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-130Records of certificates of registration
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-131Disposition of fees
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-132Destruction of records by commissioner
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-133Enforcement of chapter
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-134Authority of certified law enforcement officers
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-135Revocation and seizure of license plates and renewal decals
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-135.1Suspension of offender’s motor vehicle registration for multiple violations of toll provisions
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-136Surrender of license plates upon second or subsequent convictions of driving under the influence; special license plate for repeat driving under the influence offenders
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-137Notice of insurance coverage and termination; lapses in insurance coverage; insurance coverage for active duty military personnel
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-138Suspension or revocation of commercial vehicle registration when not in compliance with federal regula- tions
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-140Department of Public Safety to administer provisions; registration, insurance, and fee requirements of motor carriers; joinder requirements
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-150Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-151Annual license fees for operation of vehicles; fee for permanent licensing of certain trailers; fee for new passenger car with paid title ad valorem taxes
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-151.1Not more than ten percent of the funds shall be expended on transit projects
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-152Fees for apportionable vehicles; restricted license plates for vehicles
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-153[Reserved] Registration and licensing of makers and dealers of motor vehicles; application; fee; dealer’s number plate; prohibited uses; licensing of persons transporting motor vehicles, mobile homes, or house trailers; exemption of farm tractors
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-154License plates for different classes of vehicles; distin- guishing markings
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-155Transfers of annual licenses and plates to certain other vehicles upon application, approval, and payment of fees
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-156Proportional license fees for certain vehicles registered during specific months
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-157Proportional license fees for certain vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-158[Reserved] Fee assessment to registrants
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-159Time of application and payment for plate
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-160Liability of residents and nonresidents for taxes and fees; prorated fees for motor vehicles hauling seasonal state agricultural products
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-161Rate of annual license fee for vehicles carrying passengers over route of 50 miles or less
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-162Apportionment of cost of annual license fees of motor buses to motor common carriers of passengers for hire operating partially outside state; formula; rules
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-163Purchase by truck or tractor owner of higher weight license plate; payment of difference between fees
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-164Decrease of registered vehicle weight class
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-165Purchase of new license plate required for vehicles with excessive weight
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-166Violation of article; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-167Separately stated fees in a rental agreement; recoverable fees and taxes
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-168Registration and licensing of taxicabs and limousines; issuance of distinctive license plate
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-2Violations of chapter generally; penalties
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-20Registration and license requirements; certificate of registration and temporary operating permit; two-year registration option for new motor vehicles
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-21Registration periods
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-22Application to local tag agents or commissioner
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-23County tax collectors and tax commissioners desig- nated tag agents
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-24Bonds of tag agents
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-25Processing by private persons of applications for registration
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-26Form and contents of application for registration; heavy vehicle tax; satisfactory proof of insurance coverage
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-26.1(Repealed effective July 1, 2029.) Voluntary contributions to Back the Blue Fund
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-27Registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards; certificate of registration for an assembled motor vehicle or motorcycle or a converted motor vehicle; former military motor vehicles
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-28Proof of ownership
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-29Registration and license plate required; timing; required documentation; issuance of temporary operating permit for vehicles failing emission inspection; extensions
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-3False statements in application constitute false swearing
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-30Purchase by mail
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-31Upon payment of all ad valorem taxes and other fees due at registration of a motor vehicle, an eligible family member may apply for a Gold Star license plate
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-31.1(Repealed effective January 1, 2032.) Design and selection of United States of America’s semiquincenten- nial license plate
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-32[Reserved] Commemoration of college or university
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-33Issuance of license plates and decals; transfer of registration to a digital license plate; compensation of tag agents; required identification
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-34Reports and remittances by tag agents
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-35Commissioner to have license plates and decals by December 1
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-36Commissioner to furnish license plates and decals to tag agents; inventories and affidavits of missing plates; sale of plates for vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-37Registration and licensing of vehicles of state and political subdivisions
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-38.1Transporter license plate
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-39Registration and licensing of new motor vehicle deal- ers; temporary site permits; administrative fines; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-39.1Restrictions on sale or advertising of used motor vehicles displayed or parked; exceptions; enforcement; penalty
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-40The commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for waiver of penalties provided by this paragraph in cases where failure to timely make application or timely pay fees is due to force majeure
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-41Display of license plates3 cites
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-41.1Authentic historical Georgia license plates
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-42Transfer of license plates and revalidation decals
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-43Certificate of registration; replacement of lost registra- tion certificate; issuing of duplicates
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-44Reporting of theft, loss, or mutilation of license plates or revalidation decals; issuance of duplicates or re- placements
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-45Transferring license plate or revalidation decal for “salvage”, “rebuilt”, damaged, or demolished motor vehicles
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-46[Reserved] License plate commemorating 1996 Olym- pic Games
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-47Permanent registration and license plates for certain trailers
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-5Unlawful actions relating to license plate; use of expired prestige license plate
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-50Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-51Fleet enrollment
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-52Registration and licensing of fleet motor vehicles
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-53License plates for fleet motor vehicles
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-54Audits; regulatory authority
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-55Termination of participation in fleet registration plan
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-57Application for digital license plate; renewals; fees
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-58Duties and privileges of digital license plate providers
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-59Cancellation of digital license plate by owner
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-59.1Provider authority to change display of digital license plate
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-59.2Report on implementation
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-59.3Regulation; authority for testing or studying digital license plates
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-6Alteration of license plates; operation of vehicle with altered or improperly transferred plate
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-60Prestige license plates
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-60.1Standardized administrative process for special license plates; designs; fees; application process
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-61License plates for U.S
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-6.1Obscuring license plate in order to impede surveil- lance equipment
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-62License plates for current and former members of the General Assembly
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-63License plates for sheriffs
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-63.1License plates for public safety first responders injured in the line of duty
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-64License plates for honorary consuls
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-64.1License plates for official representatives of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-65License plates for active and retired reservists and certain members of the National Guard
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-66License plates for active and retired members of the Georgia National Guard
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-67License plates for state commanders of nationally chartered veterans’ organizations
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-68License plates for Medal of Honor recipients
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-69License plates for veterans qualifying as totally dis- abled
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-7Removing or affixing license plate with intent to conceal or misrepresent
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-70License plates for veterans not qualifying as totally disabled
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-71Design of disabled veteran license plates; restrictions on issuance and transfer
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-72Penalty for violation of Code Sections 40-2-69 through 40-2-71
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-73License plates for former prisoners of war
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-74License plates for persons with disabilities
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-74.1Temporary, permanent, and special permanent parking permits for persons with disabilities
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-75[Reserved] Special license plates for amateur radio operators
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-79[Reserved] Leased or rented trailers
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-8Operation of unregistered vehicle or vehicle without current license plate, revalidation decal, or county decal; temporary operating permit issued by dealers of new or used motor vehicles
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-80Transfer of special license plates
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-81License plates for members of the Georgia State Defense Force
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-8.1Operation of vehicle Act (28 USCS § 1841), prohibiting federal district courts from interfering with assessment, levy, or collection of state business taxes, 31 A.L.R
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-82License plates for Department of Public Safety vehicles operated by Georgia State Patrol or Motor Carrier Compliance Division
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-83Special or prestige license plates for jointly owned vehicles; surrendering when joint ownership ceases
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-84License plates for Purple Heart recipients
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-85.1License plates for certain veterans
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-85.2License plates for veterans of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-85.4License plates for United States Army Rangers
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-86License plates promoting or supporting certain agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-86.1License plates promoting or supporting certain agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations or issued to qualified motor vehicles or owners with proceeds deposited in the general fund
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-87Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-88.1Electronic application for registration of commercial vehicles under the International Registration Plan
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-89Vehicle ineligible for registration if prohibited from being operated in interstate commerce
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-9Space for county name decal; display of “In God We Trust” decal in lieu of county name decal
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-90Operation of vehicles registered in other states
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-91Commissioner authorized to negotiate reciprocal agreements with adjoining states
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-92Reciprocal agreements subject to confirmation by General Assembly
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-93Reciprocal agreements while General Assembly not in session
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-94Publication of terms of reciprocal agreements; rules and regulations for enforcement
O.C.G.A. § 40-2-95Code Sections 40-2-91 through 40-2-93 inapplicable to motor vehicles for hire

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