Reference no: EM131704882

A Georgia state law requires the use of contoured rear-fender mudguards on trucks and trailers operating within Georgia state lines. The statute further makes it illegal for trucks and trailers to use straight mud-guards. In approximately thirty-five other states, straight mudguards are legal. Moreover, in Florida, straight mud-guards are explicitly required by law. There is some evidence suggesting that contoured mudguards might be a little safer than straight mudguards. Does this Georgia statute violate any constitutional provisions?

What if Georgia passed a law that required a more extensive inspection for tractor-trailers that entered the state, and to cover administrative costs, the inspection fee in Georgia was twice the fee of any adjoining state. The purpose in passing the state law was to specifically address the number of accidents involving tractor-trailers in the state of Georgia.

In this scenario, the Georgia state law Select one (does, does not) interfere with the commerce clause because Select one (only Congress can regulate interstate commerce, Georgia has a right to regulate its highways).