Georgia Statutes
§ 40-8-23 — Taillights
Georgia § 40-8-23
JurisdictionGeorgia
Title40
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O.C.G.A. § 40-8-23 (2026).
Text
(a)Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer manufactured prior to January 1, 1954, shall be equipped with at least one taillight mounted on the rear, which when lighted as required in this article shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear.
(b)Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer manufactured after January 1, 1954, shall be equipped with two taillights which meet the specifications provided in this Code section.
(c)Every taillight upon every vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than 60 inches nor less than 20 inches, to be measured as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-8-21 .
(d)Either a taillight or a separate light shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white ligh
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