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TEEN DRIVING certain requirements, and have demonstrated 7. Certificate of Adult Literacy proving pursuit
LAWS their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, of a GED (available from the Technical Col-
they are allowed to progress to the next phase. lege System of Georgia for those currently
This Section Covers Successful progression to the next phase also enrolled in a GED program);
requires a demonstration of responsibility on
School Enrollment Requirements....................... 30 the part of the teen by avoiding any violations 8. Declaration of Intent for Home Schoolers.
Joshua’s Law......................................................... 30 during the term of the license held. TADRA also
Class C Instructional Permit (CP)........................ 30 includes school enrollment requirements and Responsible Adult
Class D Provisional License................................. 31 license suspension/revocation provisions for Requirements
Teens Moving to Georgia...................................... 32 dangerous driving behaviors (e.g. DUI, excessive
Motorcycle Operator’s Instructional speeding, etc.). All applicants under 18 years of age must
Permit/License...................................................... 32 have a responsible adult present to sign the ap-
Revocation of Minor’s License/Permit............... 32 School Enrollment plication and complete the Responsible Adult
License/Permit Suspensions............................... 32 Requirements Affidavit. A responsible adult is a person who
is eighteen (18) years of age or older, compe-
Suspension of Driver’s License/Permit Obtaining a Driver’s License tent to verify the application, and has personal
or Driving Privileges............................................. 32 or Instructional Permit knowledge of the applicant. He or she may be:
Convictions Other Than DUI................................. 32 • A parent or legal guardian of the applicant
Convictions for Driving Under the Anyone younger than 18 years of age must
Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI)...................... 32 present one of the following in order to obtain (must provide school or military documents,
Texting and Cell Phones....................................... 33 a driver’s license or instructional permit: tax information or a driver's license/permit/
1. Certificate of School Enrollment (DS-1 – ob- ID card to show relationship to applicant),
In 1997, the Teenage and Adult Driver Re- • A social worker who has worked with the
sponsibility Act (TADRA) established a gradu- tained from school personnel); applicant (must provide an employee ID or
ated driver's licensing program for teens ages 2. High School Diploma; a letter from the state agency),
15 to 18 in Georgia. This means that teens 3. General Education Development (GED); • Certified Driver Training instructor autho-
progress through a licensing process in three 4. Special Diploma; rized to act on behalf of the parent, legal
phases. As teens reach a certain age, complete 5. Certificate of High School Completion; guardian or responsible adult of the appli-
6. College or vocational school transcript dated cant with notarized documentation to verify,
• An employee of a homeless shelter where the
within the last thirty days (official transcript applicant resides (must provide an employee
with seal required); ID or a letter from the shelter),
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