Bill Text: GA HB258 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Driver's license; minor of disabled guardian; restricted learner's permit; provisions

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-07-01 - Effective Date [HB258 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HB258-Introduced.html

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09 LC 34 2068

House Bill 258

By: Representative Scott of the 153rd

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To amend Code Section 40-5-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the qualifications for a driver's license, so as to allow a minor of a permanently disabled guardian or parent to obtain a restricted learner's permit at the age of 14; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Code Section 40-5-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the qualifications for a driver's license, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:

"(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, any person 14 years of age who has a parent or guardian who is medically incapable of being licensed to operate a motor vehicle due to visual impairment or a permanent disability may apply for and, subject to the approval of the commissioner, may be issued a restricted noncommercial Class P instruction permit for the operation of a noncommercial Class C vehicle. Any person permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be accompanied by such visually impaired or permanently disabled parent or guardian whenever operating a motor vehicle. For purposes of this subsection, 'permanent disability' means a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a person's ability to drive and is expected to last for at least 24 months."

SECTION 2.

This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2009.

SECTION 3.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.