§ 118-185. Liability of owner and/or operator of vehicle.

The lessee or owner of any motor vehicle shall not be liable for the violation of any provision of this division occurring while such vehicle was not in the lessee's/owner's possession or control if upon notice of the violation the lessee or owner notifies the clerk of magistrate court of the county in which the case is pending of the name and address of the person who, with permission of the lessee/owner, operating the vehicle on the date the violation occurred. If the lessee/owner fails to submit such notice, the magistrate court may find the lessee/owner of the motor vehicle liable for the violation. For purposes of a civil action, it shall be presumed that the owner of such vehicle is in control and possession thereof.

(Res. of 5-8-89; Code 1977, § 3-24-111)

State law reference

Liability of lessor of motor vehicles for traffic or parking violations of lessee of vehicle, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-207.