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GA SB402
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
Frank Ginn
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AI Summary
- Extends the initial restricted passenger period for Class D (young/new) license holders from 6 months to 12 months, during which they may not carry more than one non-immediate-family passenger
- Eliminates the previous "second six-month period" restriction that limited non-family passengers under 21 to one, replacing it with the single 12-month restriction with no age qualifier on passengers
- Retains the general rule that Class D license holders may not drive with more than three non-immediate-family passengers under age 21 at any time
- Adds a statutory definition of "immediate family" to include parents, stepparents, grandparents, siblings, stepsiblings, children, and any other person residing at the license holder's residence
- Maintains the existing provision that a Class D license holder cannot be charged solely with violating the passenger restrictions but can be charged in addition to another traffic offense
Legislative Description
Instruction Permits; restrictions upon the operation of Class C motor vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; revise
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Motor Vehicles2/29/2024
Public Safety1/26/2024
Full Bill Text
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