What is Joshua’s Law?

Senate Bill 226 also known as “Joshua’s Law” was passed during the 2005 General Assembly. Beginning January 1, 2007, all 16 & 17 year-olds applying for a Class D driver’s license must complete an approved driver education course and complete a total of 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 hours of which must be at night, with a parent or guardian’s sworn verification that these requirements have been met. Any Georgia resident who has not completed an approved driver education course must be at least 17 years old to be eligible for a Class D driver’s license. He or she must have completed a total of at least 40 hours of supervised driving, including at least 6 hours at night. The same verification in writing by a parent or guardian is required.

The requirements to satisfy Joshua’s Law are to complete 40 hours of supervised driving (6 of which must be during the night) with a parent’s sworn verification.

Also, the new teen drivers must complete an approved teen driver education course

Any new driver who does not complete an approved driver’s education course must wait until he or she is 17 years of age to get his/her driver’s license.

 

What is Driver Education?

A series of courses developed or approved by the Department of Driver Services for the purpose of assisting students to meet the requirements for obtaining a Class D provisional license.

• Public/Private School (30 hrs) classroom (virtual or instructor) and (6 hrs) private behind the wheel training (students also need an additional 40 hrs of supervised driving experience).
• Public/Private School (30 hrs) classroom (virtual or instructor) and parent taught behind the wheel . (The parent taught program is a 40 hr comprehensive driving course.)
• Virtual (30 hrs) classroom and (6 hrs) private behind the wheel training (students will also need an additional 40 hrs of supervised driving experience).

Joshua’s Law Classes (State License # 660) – Available in Classroom and On-line

2 Wings DUI & Risk Reduction School offers the state required 30 hours of classroom commonly known as “Joshua’s Law” this class is geared for teens but adults are welcome.  Classroom sessions are held once a month.

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