Joshua's Law Goes Into Effect in Georgia on July 1, 2021
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - A news article published on 11alive.com reports that Joshua's Law will go into effect in Georgia on July 1, 2021.*
The new law was named after Joshua Brown, a teenager who tragically sustained fatal injuries in a hydroplaning accident. Georgia House Bill 466 passed and will impact tens of thousands of new Georgia teen drivers. Beginning July 1, 2021, Georgia will require driver training for 15-, 16-, and 17-year-old drivers.
Joshua's Law provides additional driver training consisting of 30 hours of online and classroom education plus six hours of additional on-the-road training. Teenagers who wait until they turn seventeen years of age to apply for a Georgia driver's license will not have to fulfill the 30 hours of online or classroom work. Teens who are under the age of 18 will not receive their Class D driver's license until after they complete the driver's training.
The DDS-approved driver training courses are administered by several private driving schools and high schools. A list of certified driver training schools may be found here.
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, Joshua's dad founded the bill to assure that Georgia teens receive a quality driver's education to save lives. For details about the new teen driver training requirements, click here.
We Know What It Takes To Win!™
Do you have questions about your accident claim? If you or a loved one have been harmed in an accident caused by a negligent, distracted, or drunk driver, contact Montlick & Associates, Injury Attorneys, for your free consultation today. Our law firm has been representing those who suffer serious injuries for over 39 years, and our attorneys have recovered billions of dollars for our clients.
Please visit our read Montlick & Associates reviews to see what our clients have to say about our commitment to exceptional service.
No matter where you are located, our Georgia Car Accident Injury Attorneys are just a phone call away, and we will even come to you. Call us nationwide 24 hours day/7 days a week for your Free Consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333), or simply dial #WIN (#946) from your mobile phone. You can also visit us online at Montlick.com and use our Free Case Evaluation Form or Free 24-hour live chat.
Sources:
https://injury.findlaw.com/workers-compensation/railroad-worker-injuries-fela-overview.html
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/railroad-worker-injuries-fela-claims.html
Atchison, T. & SFR Co. v. Buell, 480 US 557 - Supreme Court 1987
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/state/joshuas-law-heres-what-you-need-to-know/85-e384aefd-f85b-4c12-9905-b7416df43cab