Section 40-6-363. Safety equipment required for personal transportation vehicles

   (a) This part shall have no application to any county or municipality that has enacted prior to January 1, 2012, an ordinance authorizing the operation of motorized carts pursuant to Code Section 40-6-331.

(b) In addition to the requirements contained in paragraph (43.1) of Code Section 40-1-1, all personal transportation vehicles shall have the following equipment:

   (1) A braking system sufficient for the weight and passenger capacity of the vehicle, including a parking brake;

   (2) A reverse warning device functional at all times when the directional control is in the reverse position;

   (3) A main power switch. When the switch is in the "off" position, or the key or other device that activates the switch is removed, the motive power circuit shall be inoperative. If the switch uses a key, it shall be removable only in the "off" position;

   (4) Head lamps;

   (5) Reflex reflectors;

   (6) Tail lamps;

   (7) A horn;

   (8) A rearview mirror;

   (9) Safety warning labels; and

   (10) Hip restraints and hand holds.

Code 1981, § 40-6-363, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 247, § 2/SB 240.