Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 672 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 672-20 - PERMITTING AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY DEVICES IN SCHOOL ZONES
Rule 672-20-.02 - Definitions
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
The following words when used in Chapter 672-20 shall have the following meaning unless the context thereof indicates another meaning:
(a) "AASHTO Roadside Design Guide" means the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Roadside Design Guide, current edition.
(b) "Applicant" means any school or if a public school the school system housing the school that requests a permit for the placement and use of an Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 40-14-18.
(c) "Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device" means a speed detection device that:
(d) "Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device Permit Form" is a Department form which may change from time to time, is available on the Department's website and is to be used to apply for a permit for an Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device.
(e) "Clear Zone" means the unobstructed, traversable area provided beyond the edge of the through traveled way for the recovery of errant vehicles. The Clear Zone includes shoulders, bike lanes, and auxiliary lanes, except those auxiliary lanes that function like through lanes.
(f) "Department" means the Georgia Department of Transportation.
(g) "List of Roads" means a list of the roadways, segment lengths, and speed limits found within the jurisdiction of a local municipality or entity in which law enforcement is permitted to use speed detection devices.
(h) "Master State Order" means a county specific document approved by the Commissioners of both the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Transportation that lists all state routes and their designated speed limits and all school zones located on state routes within a specific county.
(i) "MUTCD" means the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, current edition.
(j) "Off System" means a route that is not owned or maintained by the Department but by a local government.
(k) "On System" means a route that is owned and maintained by the Department (typically denoted by "GA" prior to the designated route number).
(l) "Recorded images" means still or video images recorded by an Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device.
(m) "School Zone" means the area within 1,000 feet of the boundary of any public or private elementary or secondary school.
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-14-18; 40-14-1.1.