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made not to allow others to tailgate. If necessary, slow down in an effort to allow the other driver
to either slow down or pass your vehicle. If the driver that is tailgating your vehicle appears to be
impaired it would be wise to pull over to allow them to go ahead of you.
O. Intentions will be signaled at least 100 feet in advance, including a change in lanes, and changes
in direction. Avoid sudden braking.
P. Low beam headlights will be turned on during the dark period of the day such as during rain
storms and fog. Headlights should be "on" 1/2 hour before sunset until 1/2 hour after sunrise
when driving. Parking lights designate a vehicle is parked. Vehicles are never to be driven with
only parking lights on.
Q. Filling tanks
1. Motor of the equipment to be shut off.
2. No smoking near gasoline pumps.
3. Hose nozzle to be kept against the edge of filler pipe.
4. Tank not to be filled too fast or too full to avoid spilling gasoline.

Section 1000.105 Seat Belts

A. Augusta, Georgia has declared that any and all passengers, including the driver, riding in a vehicle
owned by Augusta, Georgia are required to properly wear installed seat belts when operating an
Augusta, Georgia vehicle. Exceptions are as follows –
1. Tractors without a "Roll-Over Protection System” (ROPS)
2. Specialized construction equipment.
3. Prisoner/suspect of law enforcement officers being transported for short distances in the back
seat of the vehicle when restraining devices or other circumstances prevent the proper
wearing of seat belts.
4. Other exceptions must be requested in writing giving a full justification. Requests will be
addressed to Risk Management for presentation to the Commission.
B. Failure to use your seat belt is a serious safety violation and is not to be taken lightly. It is a known
fact that seat belts can and do help reduce the severity of injuries when they are properly used.
Proper use constitutes proper adjustments as well as proper latching of the unit. Employees who
receive an auto allowance for operating their personal vehicle while on Augusta, Georgia business
are required to wear their seat belts in their personal vehicles as well as those in Augusta, Georgia
vehicles. To bring employees into compliance with this policy:
1. First Offense - Will result in a written warning;
2. Second Offense - Will result in a two-day suspension without pay.
3. Third Offense
a. For those who drive Augusta, Georgia vehicles, will result in the loss of driving
privileges for those who drive Augusta, Georgia vehicles;
b. For those who receive auto allowance, will result in the forfeiture of that allowance.

Section 1000.106 Items Prohibited from Being Carried in Augusta, Georgia Vehicles

A. The following items are not authorized for transport in vehicles belonging to Augusta, Georgia.
1. Any item classified as contraband or illegal substance. (Exception - Public Safety Officers
when in the execution of their legal and expected duties.)
2. Firearms or weapons of any type except by Public Safety Officers who are certified and hold
a position of employment by Augusta, Georgia as a certified Public Safety Officer (i.e. -
Sheriff Office Deputies/Investigators, Deputy Marshals, Arson Investigator, RCCI Correction
Officers and officials of the DA's office).
3. Alcoholic beverages.

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