2025 Georgia Codes – Page 374

40-8-22

Headlights

Lights - Headlights

(a) Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or motor driven cycle shall be equipped with at least two but
not more than four headlights, with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle, which head-
lights shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this article.
(b) Every motorcycle and every motor driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two
headlights, which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this article.
(c) Every headlight upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle and motor driven cycle, shall be
located at a height measured from the center of the headlight of not more than 54 inches nor less than 24
inches, to be measured as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-8-21.
(d) The headlights required by this Code section shall be maintained in proper working condition and shall
not be covered by any type of material, provided that the covering restriction shall not apply to any vehicle
on which the original factory headlights were covered.
(e) It shall be unlawful to operate a motor vehicle unless such motor vehicle is equipped with aiming pads on
each headlight.

40-8-23

Burned out taillights

Defective taillightsLicense plate light - Defective