GA 40-14-7 - GA 40-14-7

JUDICIAL DECISIONS Legislative intent. - General Assembly, in enacting Ga. L. 1968, p. 425, § 7 (see now O.C.G.A. § 40-14-7 ), was concerned with eradicating the so-called "speed trap" wherein unwary motorists are lured into a speed trap designed not so much to control traffic but to generate fees from traffic fines. Darden v. Rapkin, 148 Ga. App. 127 , 251 S.E.2d 94 (1978). Stationary police radar devices are the concern of Ga. L. 1968, p. 425, § 7 (see now O.C.G.A. § 40-14-7 ). Darden v. Rapkin, 148 Ga. App. 127 , 251 S.E.2d 94 (1978). Proof of visibility. - State is required to present the necessary foundation, including proof of the visibility of the police vehicle as required by O.C.G.A. § 40-14-7 , before evidence of speed gained through the use of a speed detection device is admissi...