Test 2. 40-6 (Uniform Rules of the Road/ 1-301 to 1-400)) Flashcards
§40-6-310
Traffic laws apply to persons operating motorcycle
> All persons operating a motorcycle are granted the same rights and responsibilities as individuals operating any other vehicle
§40-6-311
Riding on Motorcycle
> A person operating a motorcycle must comply with the following:
> > Don’t carry another person unless the
motorcycle is designed to carry more than one
person
> > Don’t operate a motorcycle while carrying a
package
> > Wear footwear
§ 40-6-312
Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
> Prevents motorcyclists from riding between traffic lanes or adjacent rows of vehicles (Lane splitting).
> Entitled to the full use of a lane, other vehicles cannot impede their movement within that lane.
§ 40-6-314
Footrests and handlebars
> All motorcycles carrying a passenger must be equipped with footrests for that passenger
> No person will operate a motorcycle with handlebars more than 25 inches above the operator’s seat
§ 40-6-315
Equipment for motorcycle riders
> Every motorcycle rider in Georgia must wear a helmet that complies with the standards set by the Commissioner of Public Safety.
> If a motorcycle doesn’t have a windshield, the rider must also wear approved eye protection.
§ 40-6-320
Operation of electronic personal assistive mobility devices and personal delivery devices on highways, roadway, or sidewalks; direction of travel
> When using an EPAMD or personal delivery device on a roadway, the operator must travel in the same direction as other traffic.
> EPAMDs can be operated on sidewalks if a clear path of at least 48 inches is maintained for pedestrian access.
§ 40-6-390
Reckless driving
> Any person who drives any vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property
> Misdemeanor
> > Think of, “Who can you hurt?”
Think of, “What can you damage?”
§ 40-6-393
Homicide by vehicle
> Causing the death of another person through a traffic violation while operating a motor vehicle without malice aforethought
> Felony
§ 40-6-394
Serious injury by vehicle
> Any person, without malice aforethought, causes an accident that results in bodily harm
> In violation of the following:
> 40-6-390 (
