An automobile is a vehicle that moves on four wheels and is one of our primary methods of transportation. Automobiles are also known as cars or vehicles. Trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUV), and minivans are different types of automobiles, and are sometimes referred to as cars, vehicles, or motor vehicles.
Automobiles are usually powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline or diesel fuel, or by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries.
In Georgia, automobiles, which include cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, are primarily regulated by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR). These vehicles, whether powered by internal combustion engines using gasoline or diesel, or by electric motors with rechargeable batteries, must be registered with the DOR. Owners must have a valid Georgia driver's license, obtain vehicle insurance as required by the state's mandatory insurance laws, and adhere to emissions testing requirements for certain vehicles in specific counties. Additionally, Georgia law mandates that all motor vehicles pass an annual safety inspection. The state also offers tax incentives for electric vehicles to encourage the use of cleaner energy sources. Violations of motor vehicle regulations can result in fines, penalties, or other legal consequences.