Just FYI because this area to include Chattanooga is worse than aids when in comes to drivers.
1. Keep Right Except to Pass
OCGA § 40-6-40(b)
Drivers must stay in the right lane on multi-lane roads unless:
- Passing another vehicle
- Turning left
- Avoiding hazards
Explanation:
Camping in the left lane without actively passing is a violation.
2. Speed Limits / “10 Over” Misconception
OCGA § 40-6-181
Establishes maximum lawful speed limits.
Explanation:
Georgia does not have a true “10 mph over is legal” rule.
However, under OCGA § 40-14-8, officers generally can’t issue tickets for less than 10 mph over on certain roads (with exceptions like school zones, residential areas, etc.).
3. Turning Into the First Available Lane
OCGA § 40-6-120(1)
- Right turns must be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb.
- Left turns should be made into the lane lawfully available.
Explanation:
You’re expected to turn into the nearest corresponding lane—not swing wide across multiple lanes.
4. Stopping, Standing, or Parking in the Roadway
OCGA § 40-6-202
Prohibits stopping, standing, or parking on the roadway outside business/residential districts when it obstructs traffic.
Explanation:
Blocking a lane of travel—like people stopping in the street instead of pulling over—is typically unlawful.
5. Improper Use of Center Turn Lane
OCGA § 40-6-46
Two-way center turn lanes are for:
- Left turns only
- Not for merging into traffic or traveling
Explanation:
Using the center lane to accelerate or merge into traffic flow is prohibited.
Also, who taught you all that merging onto an interstate at 45mph is a good idea?