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THE PULSE OF GIADA

Ways to Fight Curbstoning

Lt. Jim Price, Gwinnett Police Department cent color and details a description of the
and longtime friend of the GIADA. Lt. GA Code that it is violating and warns that
Price helped GIADA craft the curbstoning the vehicle is danger of being towed and that
language over ten years ago so all law en- the owner could be found guilty of a misde-
forcement across the state can issue tickets meanor and be subject to a fine not to exceed
and impound vehicles that are illegally dis- $1,000 per violation or imprisonment for a
played for sale by unlicensed individuals period not to exceed 12 months, or both.
who ignore the laws prohibiting curbston-
ing. Check out page 18 to read about the GIADA has been able to set up a process
Rome Police Department’s recent training. with the state that will allow us to submit a
complaint packet on your behalf. This is a
The curbstoning laws are in place to protect service that is offered to members of GIA-
GIADA EXECUTIVE consumers from unscrupulous individuals who DA. It requires the compilation of a good
DIRECTOR, Paul John could care less about selling a good car, much bit of evidence, including photographic
less standing behind the vehicle after the sale. proof, and must appear to be occurring
Curbstoning is a far too often occurring is- regularly or in excessive amounts. If you
sue in our industry. It hurts businesses as CLICK HERE TO READ THE are dealing with a scenario that would mer-
well as consumers when unlicensed indi- COMPLETE GA CODE it this sort of structure complaint give our
viduals buy & flip vehicles for profit. GIA- CONCERNING CURBSTONING office a call. Please remember, we only have
DA has worked for years to interfere and the power to submit the packet. Neither our
help put a stop to this illegal practice. We want dealers to know that there are op- association nor your dealership will receive
tions for them, but they must actively and updates concerning the complaint. Once it
GIADA is proud to facilitate law enforce- respectfully participate to see results. is in the state’s hands, they will determine
ment training anywhere, anytime. The the next steps and hopefully put an end to
GIADA Curbstoning Training Class is de- If you are certain that you are seeing vehi- the thorn in our industry’s side.
signed for City and County Law Enforce- cles displayed as a result of Curbstoning, give
ment Agencies that want to crack down on us a call to request some our “Curbstoning For more information about Curbstoning,
illegal sales of vehicles by unlicensed indi- Stickers.” We will send GIADA members 10 visit giada.org/curbstoning and learn what
viduals or businesses. The class is taught by stickers at no cost. Each stickers is a fluores- to look out for and how to fight against it!

It’s time

to renew your used car dealer license!

The first state mandated continuing education class is
Friday, July 14 • Stone Mountain, GA

National industry experts bringing you the latest
technology to help you grow your business!

ONLY $125 FOR MEMBERS | $199 NON-MEMBERS
Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided. Join us for the Trade Expo
immediately following the dealer TRAINING!

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VISIT giada.org/training
OR CALL NOW: 770-745-9650

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