GA SB 219 (2017 AV statute)
Georgia SB 219 — Autonomous Vehicles (Driverless Operation)
Georgia · 2017 Ga. Laws Act 245
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- July 1, 2017
- Applies to
- Owners and operators of fully autonomous vehicles on Georgia public roads
- Enforced by
- Georgia Department of Driver Services; Georgia Department of Public Safety
Georgia legalized fully driverless autonomous vehicles statewide, required AVs to be registered, insured ($250,000 minimum for fully autonomous vehicles), and capable of complying with traffic laws. The statute preempts local AV-specific ordinances.
Who is protected: Georgia motorists and pedestrians sharing roads with AVs
Legal detail
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-1, 40-2-86.1, 40-5-21, 40-6-279, added/amended by SB 219, 2017 Ga. Laws Act 245.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | May 8, 2017 |
| Citation | 2017 Ga. Laws Act 245 |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic and registration penalties; civil liability |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer protection · automated decision-making |
| Bill text | Georgia General Assembly — SB 219 (2017–2018) |
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