DJJ Annual Vehicle Compliance Inspection Sign-Up 2025

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice's (DJJ) Annual Vehicle Compliance Inspection will begin this month and continue through May 2025. To minimize commute distances for staff, the inspections will be conducted at three (3) separate locations throughout the state.

The initial round of inspections will take place at our Central Office in Decatur, and the final round will be held at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus.

Please note that this is a mandatory inspection for all agency vehicles. As such, each Division must make this a priority and make the necessary arrangements to adhere to the provided schedule.

If your vehicle has already been inspected by one of our Fleet Compliance Specialists during a scheduled site visit, you do not need to schedule a separate inspection date. Please adhere to the time frames.

The inspection schedule is as follows:                                                                                                              

To ensure your assigned vehicles comply with the agency’s inspection criteria, please note the following: 

• House Bill 673, also known as the “Hands Free Law,” was passed by the Georgia General Assembly. Effective July 1, 2018, it is illegal to hold your mobile device while operating a vehicle in Georgia. State vehicles MUST be equipped with hands-free mobile device holders. Please ensure that you have taken the necessary steps to have your assigned vehicle equipped with an approved hands-free device. Any vehicle not equipped with a state-issued hands-free mobile device holder (or an authorized alternative) will be deemed non-compliant.
• Each vehicle should have a logbook in the vehicle which contains a fuel card, Motor Vehicle logs, and a current Liability Insurance Card. The vehicle should also be equipped with a First Aid Kit and an up-to-date fire extinguisher. All vehicles should display mandated decals (vehicle numbers, 'How's My Driving' stickers, etc.), maintenance stickers, and/or maintain any applicable records of scheduled maintenance performed on the vehicle. Vehicles should be fueled at least once every 15-30 days to avoid being listed as no-fuel.
• Fire Extinguisher Service will be handled individually based on location (e.g., Facilities, CSO, etc.), except for the Central Office. Central office staff should contact a member of the Fleet Team. One Purchase Order will be generated for the Central Office to include charges to the specified department(s) or office(s). Please utilize the Vehicle Extinguisher Service List. Please note: All services will be processed by the individual office/department and charged to your budget, except for Central Office.
• The assigned driver or designated vehicle coordinator should report any physical damage to state vehicles (e.g., dents, scratches, broken equipment, cracked windshields) to the Office of Property Management (OPM) immediately, or prior to conducting the inspection. Any unreported damage to state vehicles found during inspection will be immediately reported through the appropriate chain of command.
• During previous inspections, the most noted infractions were: (1) no or low coolant in reservoirs, (2) low or no windshield wiper fluid. Please ensure that you check and address these issues before the inspection, if applicable. 
• State vehicles should be presentable and clean on a day-to-day basis. Please ensure that the vehicle’s exterior and interior have been thoroughly detailed and are as clean as possible. Please utilize the Holman-approved Car Wash Vendor List.  Ensure all equipment is stored neatly and safely in the vehicle.

If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to: [email protected].