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GA SB298

Bill

Status

Passed

4/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jack Murphy

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs must be certified by the Department of Driver Services, and defensive driving courses/programs must be approved by the department; prosecuting attorneys may only mandate completion of DDS-approved defensive driving courses for traffic offenses
  • Increases fees for DUI Risk Reduction Programs from $82.00 to $100.00 for assessment and from $190.00 to $235.00 for intervention, raises defensive driving course fees from $75.00 to $95.00, and increases the state administration fee from $22.00 to $30.00 per offender assessed
  • Requires completion of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs within 120 days of conviction, or within 90 days of release from custody if the defendant is incarcerated
  • Provides free Class E and Class F driver's licenses to qualified volunteer firefighters who submit proof of firefighter certification and a letter from their public entity's chief executive officer (effective January 1, 2015)
  • Allows a doctor's signed and dated statement on security paper to be submitted in lieu of a notarized affidavit when applying for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities

Legislative Description

License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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