O.C.G.A. § 40-6-17 (2019)
Prohibited use of traffic-control device preemption emitter; penalty
(a) As used in this Code section, the term ‘‘traffic-control device preemption emitter’’ means a mobile infrared transmitter or any other similar device which transmits an infrared beam, radio wave, or other signal used for the purpose of changing, altering, disabling, or disrupting the normal signal sequence of a traffic-control device.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person other than law enforcement, fire department, or emergency personnel to use, possess with the ability to use, sell, or purchase a traffic-control device preemption emitter. (c) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History
(Code 1981, § 40-6-17, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 1084, § 1.)
Annotations
Cross references. - Routes and signage for the Georgia Wine Highway, § 3-6-21.4. Promulgation by Department of Transportation of uniform regulations
governing erection and maintenance of signs, signals, markings, and other traffic-control devices, § 32-6-50.
RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d. - 7A Am. Jur. 2d, Automobiles and Highway Traffic, § 239 et seq. ALR. - Applicability of motor vehicle regulations to public officials or employees, 19 A.L.R. 459; 23 A.L.R. 418. Motorist’s liability for collision at intersection of ordinary and arterial highways as affected by absence, displacement, or
malfunctioning of stop sign or other traffic signal, 74 A.L.R.2d 242. Custom or practice of drivers of motor vehicles as affecting question of negligence, 77 A.L.R.2d 1327. Governmental liability for failure to post highway deer crossing warning signs, 59 A.L.R.4th 1217.