Trucking regulations in Georgia are a critically important field, as the country serves as a regional transit hub and a key part of the "Middle Corridor." This area combines legal norms for local and international road transport, licensing regimes, safety standards, and customs procedures. For transport companies, logistics operators, and freight forwarders, thorough knowledge of legislation is vital, as violations lead to substantial fines, cargo delays, or confiscation. Legal services cover everything from company registration and permit acquisition to resolving driver labor rights and insurance disputes.
What Does Trucking Regulations Service Cover?
Specialized lawyers offer full legal support for transport activities:
- International Permits (CEMT/ECMT): Assistance in obtaining CEMT multilateral permits and single-use transit permits for international haulage.
- Oversized Cargo: Acquiring special permits for transporting abnormal (heavy or oversized) loads and coordinating routes with the patrol police.
- Dangerous Goods (ADR): Consulting on ADR convention requirements and assisting in the certification process for drivers and vehicles.
- Occupational Safety and Tachographs: Monitoring compliance with drivers' work and rest regimes (AETR agreement) and obtaining digital tachograph cards.
- Insurance and CMR Disputes: Claiming compensation for cargo damage, loss, or delay within the framework of the CMR Convention.
- Customs Transit (TIR): Joining the TIR carnet system and handling disputes related to customs violations.
Common Situations and Scenarios
Complex legal situations often arise in the transport business:
- Fine for Overweight: A truck is fined for exceeding axle load limits at a weigh station. The fine needs to be appealed if there was a weighing error or cargo distribution issue.
- Cargo Damage in Accident: Cargo is destroyed in a road accident. The carrier needs protection from client claims if the damage was caused by force majeure or a third party's fault.
- Lack of Permit at Border: A truck is stopped at the border in Turkey or Europe due to a lack of a permit (Dozvola). Urgent legal intervention is needed to resolve the permit issue remotely.
- Driver Labor Dispute: A driver sues the company for unpaid overtime. The company needs an audit of labor contracts and tachograph data.
- Establishing a Transport Company: A foreign investor opens a fleet in Georgia and needs to obtain a license for international haulage.
Georgian Legislation and Regulations
The field is regulated by both domestic laws and international conventions:
- Law of Georgia on Motor Transport: Establishes rules for licensing, certification, and admission of carriers.
- Code of Administrative Offences: Defines fines for violating cargo transport rules, dimensions, and operating without permits.
- CMR Convention: International treaty on road freight transport regulating carrier liability.
- ADR Agreement: European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road.
- Government Decrees: Regulate permissible weights and dimensions on roads.
Step-by-Step Service Process
The legal assistance process includes:
- Audit: Checking company documents — ensuring all necessary licenses and certificates are in place.
- Obtaining Permits: Submitting applications to the Land Transport Agency for CEMT or other permits.
- Agreements: Drafting carriage, forwarding, and driver employment contracts.
- Incident Management: Rapid response and appeal in case of accidents or fines.
- Training: Informing drivers and managers about new regulations.
Why Choose a Specialist on Legal.ge?
Transport law requires deep knowledge of international conventions and practical experience dealing with agencies and police. Lawyers featured on Legal.ge specialize in logistics and transport. They will help you avoid expensive fines, protect your cargo, and ensure the smooth movement of your fleet across borders.
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