MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Drivers’ Licenses: Amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Relating to Drivers’ Licenses, so as to Provide That Examinations for Drivers’ Licenses Shall be Administered Only in the English Language; Provide for an Exception; Provide for Usage of Licensed Defensive Driving Courses in Pretrial Diversion Programs; Provide That Certificates of Completion from Unlicensed Courses Shall Not Be Recognized; Provide for Related Matters; Repeal Conflicting Laws; and for Other Purposes.
Morris, Kevin & Rupp, Christina
Abstract
The Bill requires that driver’s license exams be taken only in the English language. An exception is provided for temporary drivers’ licenses, which may be taken in a language other than English. The Bill also requires that defensive driving classes assigned as part of pretrial diversion programs be licensed by the state.