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- SEC110 6: TEEN DRIVING LAWS

Class D Provisional License instructional permit or driver's license may re­
For first-time issuance of a Class D License, you Conditions of a Class D quest revocation of the license or permit at any
must meet all the requirements for a RealDU ID Provisional License time prior to the minor's eighteenth birthday.
if you have not already done so. See pages 10-11 The persn requesting revocation of a minor's
for complete requirements. • A Class D license Holder may not drive be­ instructional permit or driver's license must
Obtaining a Class D Provisional License tween the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. submit his or her request for the revocation on
U po n reaching age 16 and after having hdd a valid - 0 EXCEPTIONS; the form designated by the Department. The
form requires the person's notarized signature.
instructional perit for one year and one day, you • During the first six months following is­ The persn requesting revocation of a minor's
may apply for a Class D Provisional License b y: suance, only immediate family members instructional permit or driver's license must pay
• You must schedule a road test ap po intment (see may ride in the vehicle. 'Immediate family a non-refundable fee of $10.00.
page 16). member' includes the driver's parents and
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• You must surrender your Class C Instruction-al step-parets, grandparents, siblings and step­
Pennit (CP) or affinn on your application that you siblings, children, and any other person who License/Permit Suspensions
are unable to surrender the pcnnit Sec pages 19-20 resides at the driver's residence;
for details concerning lost licenses and pcnnits; • During the second six months following is­ Convictions Other Than DUI
• You will be required to present proof of school suance, only one passenger under 21 years The State of Georgia applies strict penalties to
enrollment as explained in this sec-lion; of age who is not a member of the driver's teens who fail to obey the laws regarding opera­
• You must present proofof completion of the immediate family may ride in the vehicle; tion of a motor vehicle. The instructional pennit
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP). • After the first and second six-month periods, or driver's license of any person under21 years
This program is taught in most schools, and is also only three passengers under 21 years of age of age convicted of any of the following offenses
available on line. For information about ADAP, you who are not members of the driver's immedi­ shall be SUSPENDED for a period of six months
for a first conviction, or for a period of twelve
may visit dds.georgia.gov; ate family may ride in the vehicle; months for a second or subsequent conviction.
• A parent, l al guardian or responsible adult will • A Class D license Holder must, for the 12
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have to sign the application, thereby giving their months preceding application for their Class • Hit and run or leaving the scene of a crash;
consent for you to obtain a license. This person C license, be free from any convictions for • Racing on highways or sh·eets;
may, for any reason, revoke your license until you major traffic violations that result in the man­
reach age 18. datory suspension of a driver's license. • Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting
• You must pass a road test designed to evaluate to elude an officer;
your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. • Reckless driving;
• You must satisfy the Driver Education/Joshua's • Aggressive driving;
Law listed bdow. (Note: Teens with parents active
in the U.S. Military may use an out of state driver's Teens Moving to Georgia • Any other offense for which four or more
education certificate provided that it is within 9 The following information applies to teens points arc assessed:
months of their 16th birthday. moving to Georgia from another state who wish » Unlawful passing of a school bus;
» Improper passing on a hill or curve;
to obtain a driver's licen.se or permit in Georgia. » Exceeding the speed limit by 24miles per
Driver Education Requirements hour or more.
• To obtain a Oass D license at the age of 16 or Under Age 18 without a valid • The accumulation of four or more points in any
license issued by another state
17 you must complete a driver education cours If you do not already hold a valid driver's 12-month period while under 18 years of age.
approved by DDS. An approved driver license or instructional permit issued by an­
education course consi of: other state, you will be subject to the licensing A limited permit may be available only if
» either 30 hours of classroom instruction OR requirements of Georgia residents. Please see the suspension resulted from a conviction for
completion of an equivalent online virtual the preceding sections for more information. speeding 24-33 mph over the speed limit and
course; the applicant is at least 18 years old.
AND
» 6 hours of on-the-road experience with a Under Age 18 with valid Convictions for Driving Under the
certified instructor OR completion of the DDS out of state license Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI)
If you hold a valid driver's license or instruc­
approved Parent/Teen Driver Guide;
» You must also have completed a cumulative tional pennit issued by another state, you will First DUI Suspension:
total of at least 40 hours of other driving normally be eligible to obtain a comparnble
experience including at least 6 hours at night. license issued by Georgia. However, the state • If your Blood Alcohol Concentration was .02
Completion of the DDS approved Parent/Teen of issuance may have requirements for teenage or greater, but less than .08; or yow· implied
Driving Guide will serve as an affidavit drivers that differ from Georgia. For more infor­ consent test results were suppressed; or no
certiing that this requirement has been met; mation, please call the Customer Contact Center test was given, your I icense wi 11 be suspend­
• If the teen obtains the on-the-road component at (678) 4B-8400. ed for a minimum period of 6 months, wliess
from a certified instructor, a separate document you have a previous conviction for an offense
affig that this requirement has been met must in the above list, in which case your license
be completed at the time of the road test. • • • will be suspended for a minimum period of
• You must present proof of completion of the Revocation of Mmor's License/ 12 months;
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP). Permit
This program is taught in most schools, and is also • If your Blood Alcohol Concentration was .08
available online. Fo� information about ADAP, you The parent, legal guardian or responsible or greater or you refused implied consent
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may vis1t dds.georg1a.gov; a u w o s1gne d a mmo1 s app cation 1or an testing, your license will be suspended for a
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• Ex ception minimum period of 12 months;
Anyl7-year-old is exempt from holding their • No limited driving permit is available.
Class CP/instructional permit for one ear and
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one day with proof that they are enliste in the Second DUI Suspension:
military. They will be issued a Class C license Your license will be suspended for a minimum
afler successfully passing the road lcsL period of18 months, with ignition interlock per­
mit eligibility after 120 days.
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