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All Georgia drivers are familiar with the basics\u2014complying with speed limits, obeying traffic lights, and using turn signals. However, many obscure driving laws are often left out of Driver\u2019s Ed courses. Learning these lesser-known rules can help you avoid costly mistakes and the need for a Marietta car accident lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. NO Spitting in Marietta<\/h2>\n

There’s a little-known law<\/a> that exists right here in our office’s location of Marietta. A local ordinance prohibits spitting in any public place, indoors or outdoors, including from buses or cars. Even stranger is the exception that allows truck drivers to spit from their vehicles.<\/p>\n

2. don’t drive through a playground in Dublin<\/h2>\n

While it’s not recommended anywhere, the city of Dublin has specifically outlawed driving through playgrounds (per Ord. No. 75-19:1, 6-2-75, Sec. 15-1<\/a><\/i>).\u00a0It is up to speculation why local lawmakers deemed this one necessary to outline.<\/p>\n

3. Georgia Legislators can’t get cited for speeding<\/h2>\n

In order to ensure Georgia State Assembly Members are never unable to participate in voting sessions, they are legally exempted from speeding charges. This law applies specifically when the Georgia State Assembly is in session.<\/p>\n

4. THE “Slowpoke law”<\/h2>\n

According to the aptly nicknamed “Slowpoke Law<\/a>,” drivers in the left lane are not allowed to linger or drive below the speed of traffic. Even if it means exceeding the speed limit, they must drive with the flow of traffic. The law specifically mentions that drivers must move over for fast-approaching vehicles coming from behind while in the fast lane.<\/p>\n

5. No shoes, no problem<\/h2>\n

While myths have led many to be wary of driving without shoes, there is actually no law in any state that bans it. This misconception likely comes from the fact that driving barefoot poses potential dangers, like your foot slipping off the brake.<\/p>\n

6. No honking at the fair!<\/h2>\n

While we would surprised to see this remembered or enforced by authorities, you are technically not allowed to honk at the fair.\u00a0 When driving through or beside an operating fairground, its best to keep your hands off the horn.<\/p>\n

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN IN A Car ACCIDENT, PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT, OR ANY OTHER MOTOR-RELATED ACCIDENT,\u00a0 CALL us AT (770) 427-5498 OR\u00a0CONTACT US ON AWJLAW.COM<\/a>\u00a0FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. As a leading personal injury firm serving cobb county and beyond, we are available 24\/7 to help.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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