2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8)
Chapter 5 - DRIVERS' LICENSES (§§ 40-5-1 — 40-5-179)
Article 7 - COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES (§§ 40-5-140 — 40-5-159)
Section 40-5-152 - Operating vehicle while having measurable alcohol in system; refusal to take chemical test

Universal Citation:
GA Code § 40-5-152 (2023)
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  • (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a person may not drive, operate, or be in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle while having any measurable alcohol in his or her system.
  • (b) A person who drives, operates, or is in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle while having any measurable alcohol in his or her system or who refuses to take a test prescribed by Code Section 40-5-55 to determine his or her alcohol content must be placed out of service for 24 hours.

Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 200, § 7, eff. 10/1/2003.


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