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GA SB298
Bill
Status
Passed
4/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jack Murphy
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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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