Tag: Georgia

Understanding OCGA 40-6-123 OCGA 40-6-123 is a section of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated that outlines the rules for making turns and using turn signals while driving. This law mandates that drivers must give an appropriate signal before turning or changing lanes to ensure the safety of other road… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Turning and Signaling – OCGA 40-6-123

When Are U-Turns Legal in Georgia? When is it okay to make a U-turn in Georgia? When a sign says so? When there’s no sign saying otherwise? The real answer is a bit more complicated, and it’s found within OCGA 40-6-121. Before we get into analyzing OCGA 40-6-121, let’s review… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Illegal U-Turns – OCGA 40-6-121

What Can Happen If Someone Doesn’t Yield to an Emergency Vehicle What do you do when you hear a siren and see those flashing lights? Do you stop where you are? Do you look for a parking spot? How long do you wait before continuing onward? Today we’ll talk about… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Yielding to Emergency Vehicles – OCGA 40-6-74

Understanding Stop Signs and Yield Signs as a Driver in Georgia Welcome back to our ongoing discussion of Georgia’s rules of the road, and how they can be used to establish liability after a car accident. The rules of the road are a vital resource for proving liability, because of… Continue reading Georgia’s Rules for Stop Signs and Yield Signs: OCGA 40-6-72.