u/Ok_Assumption4915

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?

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