Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 672 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 672-4 - ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS IN CODE SECTION 32-6-29, O.C.G.A. RELATING TO CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS
Rule 672-4-.03 - Powers and Procedures for Enforcement of Proper Securing of Loads
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
(1) A Department employee designated under the provisions of Rule 672-4-.02 of the Rules of the Department of Transportation has the authority to stop a load or vehicle, the operator of which he has reason to believe is violating the provisions of Code Section 32-6-21, O.C.G.A., relating to the proper securing of loads and vehicles.
(2) If such operator refuses to stop when so ordered by such a Department employee, such employee may pursue the vehicle or load for the purpose of obtaining the license number of such vehicle or load. Thereafter such Department employee will file with an appropriate law enforcement official a complaint for violation of Code Sections 32-6-21, O.C.G.A., and 32-6-30(b), O.C.G.A.
(3) When the operator of a vehicle or load stops pursuant to a Department employee's order as provided in subparagraph (1) of this Rule, such employee will proceed as follows:
Ga. Code Secs. 68-9921 and 95A-303; Sections 32-2-2(b), 50-13-4. O.C.G.A.