4.2 Vehicle Markings (Deals and Unique Vehicle Number)

In accordance with Policy 10 Section 7.2, each agency shall assign one unique identification number to each vehicle. Each agency shall use only one number -- in addition to the manufacturer's vehicle identification number -- to identify a vehicle. Identification numbers shall be up to a seven-digit number. The identifying number will be affixed to the vehicle as noted in Appendix B. Where identification exemptions apply, the vehicle identification number is not required. This one number shall be used for each manual and automated system maintained by the agency.

Those vehicles not specifically exempted by law pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-19-2, shall be marked. These markings shall be placed as shown in Appendix B, by having affixed to the front door on each side of such vehicle a clearly visible decal or seal containing the name of or otherwise identifying the governmental entity owning, leasing, or operating such vehicle. Such markings may be removed only if the vehicle is authorized by the Department of Revenue to have confidential tags.

Agencies are authorized to have their vehicles marked with their own specially designed seals, so long as each such specially designed seal shall clearly identify the agency as being a part of State Government. Otherwise, generic State seals and departmental identification strips shall be used to mark the vehicles. Decals should be secured using the procurement procedure established within each individual state agency.

O.C.G.A. § 40-8-91 contains special instructions for the marking for vehicles used for making arrests for traffic violations in the state.