New Georgia Laws for 2010

Drivers who like to speed could be deterred from stiff new fines for excessive speeding.

Under a new Georgia law known as the “Super Speeder” legislation, an extra fine of $200 can be added on top of any other fines issued for speeding when a driver is convicted of going 85 miles per hour or more on any road or highway, or 75 miles per hour or more on any two-lane road or highway. The money collected from the “Super Speeder” fines will be used to fund a trauma care system in Georgia.

Drug offenders will have licenses suspended
The “Super Speeder” legislation also delays the ability to get a driver’s license for any teen under the age of 16 who is found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unlawful possession of marijuana, cocaine or certain controlled substances or of the unlawful possession of a dangerous drug.

If found guilty, the teen’s ability to apply for a driver’s license or learner’s permit would be suspended and delayed until they reach the age of 17; or the age of 18 upon a second or subsequent conviction. The teen would also have to complete a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction program and pay a license reinstatement fee.

Adults convicted of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act will now have their driver’s licenses suspended for a minimum of 180 days, have to complete a DUI Risk Reduction Program and pay a reinstatement fee. The license suspension period and reinstatement fees increase significantly with each additional drug-related offense within five years.

Law places new checks on citizenship
HB 2 requires every public employer, including city and county governments, to register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. ~ Source: PostSearchLight.com

For more information on new laws in Georgia for the new year, contact Ken Nugent today!