Section 40-9-80. Methods of giving proof; duration

   (a) In all those situations under this chapter in which proof of financial responsibility for the future is required, such proof may be given by filing with the department:

   (1) A written certificate of any insurance carrier certifying that there is in effect a liability policy as to that vehicle meeting the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 40-9-37; or

   (2) A plan of self-insurance, accepted by the commissioner, as provided in Code Section 33-34-5.1.

(b) Such proof must be maintained for a one-year period.

Ga. L. 1964, p. 225, § 6; Ga. L. 1969, p. 819, § 7; Code 1933, § 68C-501, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 1014, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1246, § 17.