Safety Laws in Georgia

Helmet/Safety Laws

Motorcycles

Wearing a helmet is mandatory.

Bicycles

• All riders under the age of 16 must wear a helmet.

• When transporting kids ages four and under, you must securely seat them in a child passenger bicycle seat, or a bicycle trailer, or an infant sling.

• When riding at night, your bike must be equipped with a white light that's visible from 300 feet away.

• You cannot carry any package that prevents you from having at least one hand on the handlebars.

Cell Phones and Texting

All drivers under age 18 are banned from cell phone use.

School bus drivers cannot use a cell phone while loading and unloading passengers, nor while the bus is in motion.

All drivers, regardless of age, are banned from texting while behind the wheel.

Headlight Laws

Headlights must be on a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. Headlights must also be on when it is raining and when visibility is reduced to under 500 feet.

Reporting Drunk/Unsafe Drivers

Dial 911 if you notice a driver behaving erratically behind the wheel. When you call, be ready to provide a car description, license plate number, and the direction of the vehicle.

Unattended Kids and Pets

Kids

At this time, Georgia lawmakers are proposing a bill that would make it illegal to leave any child six years old and younger unattended in a car. If you suspect an unattended child is in trouble, dial 911 and remain at the car until authorities arrive.

Pets

There are no laws against leaving an unattended pet inside a vehicle. If you suspect a pet may be in danger, dial 911 and remain with vehicle in question until help arrives.

Child Car Seat Laws

• Children under the age of eight must ride in an approved safety seat or booster that is suited for their height and weight.

• Children eight years of age or younger must ride in the back seat. If the back seat is occupied by other passengers your child may ride in the front seat, provided he or she is secured in a booster or child safety seat.

• Kids between the ages of eight and 16 must wear a seat belt.

• Any child over 4'9' may use a seat belt in lieu of a booster seat.

• Kids not requiring child seats may ride in front, provided he or she is older than six years old.

If you're in the market for one, you can shop online for a child car seat at any time. When ordering, be sure the car seat matches your child's height, weight and age.

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