Georgia Incentives and Laws for Idle Reduction
The list below contains summaries of all Georgia incentives and laws related to Idle Reduction.
State Incentives
Idle Reduction Weight Exemption
Any motor vehicle equipped with idle reduction technology is allowed to exceed the state gross, axle, and tandem weight limits by up to 400 pounds to account for the weight of the technology. To be eligible for the weight exemption, the vehicle operator must be able to provide written proof or certification of the weight of the idle reduction technology and demonstrate or certify that the technology is fully functional at all times. (Reference Georgia Code 32-6-27)
Emissions Reduction Tax Credit
An income tax credit is available to individuals who install diesel particulate emissions reduction technology equipment at any truck stop, depot, or other facility. The amount of the tax credit is equal to 10% of the total equipment and installation costs and is allowed for the taxable year in which the taxpayer first places the equipment in use. The equipment must meet Georgia Regional Transportation Authority standards and must provide for heat, air conditioning, light, and communications for the driver's compartment of a heavy-duty commercial motor vehicle parked at a truck stop, depot, or other facility. The use of the technology must result in the vehicle???s engine being turned off with a corresponding reduction of particulate emissions from the vehicle's diesel engine. (Reference Georgia Code 48-7-40.19)
