Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 570-37 - TIRE CHAINS
Rule 570-37-.02 - Definitions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 570-37-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

For the purposes of this Chapter,

(a) "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of Public Safety of the State of Georgia.

(b) "Other Traction Devices" shall mean any device, which when in use, is affixed to or in contact with the drive wheels of a commercial vehicle and provides a level of additional traction greater than or equal to a tire chain as defined in this part.

(c) "Tire Chain" shall mean metal chains which consist of two circular metal loops, positioned on each side of a tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tire tread or any other traction devices as provided for by rules and regulations of the commissioner of public safety.

O.C.G.A. §§ 32-6-5, 40-1-54.

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