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- SECTION 5: TRAFFIC LAWS

• Turn your wheels sharply to the right and times of the day or for a short period of time. • Get out immediately
back slowly toward the car behind the space It is important to pay close attention to road • Move away
you wish to use; signs while driving to ensure that when you
• As your front door passes the back bumper approach a speed zone, whether temporary • Locate Emergency notification Systems (ENS) sign
or permanent, you will have sufficient time to
containig emergency contact information.
of the car ahead of the space you wish to use, adjust your speecl accordingly.

quickly straighten your wheels and continue • Call for help! Tell them a vehicle is on the tracks.
to back diagonally into the space in a straight Driving Too Slowly
line; Drivers are prohibited from driving a mo­
• When your front bumper is completely clear tor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede
of the car ahead of you, turn your wheels the normal and reasonable movement of traf­
sharply to the left and back slowly toward fic e xcept w hen a r ecluced s peecl s necessary
i

the car behind you; for safe operation. On road with two or more
• Stop before making contact with the car be­ lanes, drivers cannot continue to operate a mo­
hind you. Place the car in drive, tum your tor vehicle in the passing lane if that driver is
wheels sharply to the right and pull toward being overtaken by a motor vehicle traveling at

the center of the parking space; a higher rate of speed from behind. Penalties

o
include fine u p t o $1000 a nd/or 3 p oints n
• Always give the appropriate tum signal prior the driving record.
to beginning your parking maneuver and When there are two or more lanes for traffic
when you exit from a parallel parking space. moving in the same direction, slower vehicles
should use the right lane except when pass­
Backing Up ing or making a left turn. Driving too slowly is
dangerous because it impecles the regular flow
• Before backin check all sides of your vehicle of traffic. Minimum speed limits are posted on
g,
to make sure it is safe to do so. You should certain highways. rf you are unable to drive at
turn your head and look over your right the minimum speed, you should seek an al­
ternate route.
shoulder while backin do not d end on
g;
ep
your mirrors;
• For buses and large vehicles, the driver Crossings
should use all mirrors and utili a reliable
pers to observe and direct while backing You must always stop within 50 feet, but not
the vehicle. less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of a rail­
road crossing when any of the following apply:
Traveling Speed • The signal is flashin g;
• The crossing gates are lowered;
Super Speeder • A flagman is giving a signal;
Any driver convicted of speeg 75 mph or • A train is approaching so closely as to create
more on a two-Jane road or 8.5 miles per how· or an immediate hazad;
more on any road in Georgia, will be asses
a $200 state fee. The state fee will be in addition • A train gives a warnig signal and is an im­
to any local fines imposed in the jurisdiction mediate hazard due to its speed or nearness
where the speedg offens occurs. Failure to to the crossing;
pay the tatc fee on time will result in a license • A stop sign is posted.
suspeion and additional $50 reintement fee.
Under no circumstances should a motorist
Speed Limits drive through, around or under any crossing
Maximum traveling peecls are determinecl gate while the gate i lowerecl. After topping,
based on the following general rules in Georgia remain stopped until all tracks are clear, all
unless otherwise posted: railroad cro ing warning signals stop flash­
• 30 miles per hour in any urban or re idential ing, the crossing gates are raised, and it is safe
district; to proceed.
• 35 miles per hour on an unpaved county road; 7 Steps for Safety at Highway­
• 70 miles per hour on a rural interstate; Rail Grade Crossings:
• 65 miles per hour on an urban interstate or 1. Approach with care.
on a multi-lane dividecl highway; 2. Prepare to stop.
• 55 miles per hour in all other areas. 3. Look both ways and listen carefully.
These are only general rules. Local jurisdic­ 4. If it won't fit, don't commit. Do not enter
tions, the Georgia Department of Transporta­ a cro sing unless you can drive completely
tion, or th Georgia Department of Public Safety through without stopping!

may deem it necessary to adjust speed limits
based on local conditions, whether temporary 5. Look again.
or permanent. 6. Cross tracks with care.
Always watch for speed limit signs
while driving . Some areas, such as Z Keep going once you start.
school zones or construction zones may be U your vehicle tall on the tra ks, do the
posted for lower maximum speed limits following:
at certain