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GA HB1224

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Abrams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 40-5-30 (Chapter 5 of Title 40) relating to restrictions on drivers' licenses
  • Provides an affirmative defense for drivers charged with violating a license restriction requiring eyeglasses or contact lenses
  • Allows a defendant to present medical or other admissible evidence at a hearing to demonstrate they no longer suffer from the vision condition that originally led to the restriction
  • If the trial court is satisfied the vision condition no longer exists, the driver shall be found not guilty of the restriction violation
  • The existing provision allowing the Department of Driver Services to suspend a license for six months for restriction violations, with a $210.00 reinstatement fee ($200.00 by mail), remains unchanged

Legislative Description

Drivers' licenses; defense for drivers; no vision condition restriction; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/18/2010
Motor Vehicles2/18/2010

Full Bill Text

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