Georgia § 40-8-53 Performance ability of brakes

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§ 40-8-53 — Performance ability of brakes

Georgia § 40-8-53

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O.C.G.A. § 40-8-53 (2026).

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(a)Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, every motor vehicle or combination of motor drawn vehicles shall be capable at all times and under all conditions of loading of being stopped on a dry, smooth, level road free from loose material, upon application of the service (foot) brake within the distances specified in this Code section or shall be capable of being decelerated at a sustained rate corresponding to these distances. Feet to Stop From 20 Miles Deceleration in Per Hour Feet Per Second Vehicles or 30 14 combinations of vehicles having brakes on all wheels Vehicles or 40 10.7 combinations of vehicles not having brakes on all wheels (b) The brake performance ability for commercial motor vehicles shall be as provided for in the federal motor carrier safety reg

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(a) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, every motor vehicle or combination of motor drawn vehicles shall be capable at all times and under all conditions of loading of being stopped on a dry, smooth, level road free from loose material, upon application of the service (foot) brake within the distances specified in this Code section or shall be capable of being decelerated at a sustained rate corresponding to these distances. Feet to Stop From 20 Miles Deceleration in Per Hour Feet Per Second Vehicles or 30 14 combinations of vehicles having brakes on all wheels Vehicles or 40 10.7 combinations of vehicles not having brakes on all wheels (b) The brake performance ability for commercial motor vehicles shall be as provided for in the federal motor carrier safety regulations contained in 49 C.F.R. 393.52 and adopted by the commissioner of public safety pursuant to Code Section 40-1-8 . Commercial motor vehicles shall be capable at all times and under all conditions of loading of being stopped on a dry, smooth, level road free from loose material upon application of the service (foot) brake within the distances specified in those rules.