Georgia Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

Georgia law does not prohibit driving barefoot. There is no statute requiring footwear for drivers. Driving barefoot is legal and not subject to any penalties.

Lane splitting is illegal in Georgia. Georgia Code §40-6-56 requires motorcycles to be operated within a single lane, and lane splitting is not authorized. Motorcyclists must comply with standard lane usage rules.

Georgia law allows only colorless and transparent license plate covers. Any cover or frame that obstructs or hinders the clear display of the plate is illegal and can result in a misdemeanor charge.

Radar detectors are legal in Georgia for use in private passenger vehicles. There is no state law banning possession or use of radar detectors.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Georgia under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in Georgia regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in Georgia after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. The City of Atlanta passed an ordinance in February 2024 to ban right turns on red in three central neighborhoods, which will...

Studded Snow Tires are legal in Georgia. There have been no significant changes to this law in recent years.

Window Tinting is legal in Georgia. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 5 inches. These rules are codified under Georgia Code § 40-8-73.