Joshua's Law

Joshua's Law, Georgia's 30-hour requirement for teen drivers, requires all 16-year-olds applying for a Class D driver's license to complete an approved driver education course. Joshuas-Law.com is dedicated to helping clarify the new law affecting any Georgia teen who will be 16-years-old and chooses to apply for a Class D driver's license.

Below you will find pertinent questions and answers that you might have regarding Joshua's Law, as well as other helpful and informative links regarding Joshua's Law.

Senate Bill 226, otherwise known as "Joshua's Law", was passed during the 2005 General Assembly. It states that beginning January 1, 2007, all 16-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.

Joshua's Law was drafted and introduced to the Georgia Assembly by State Senator Preston Smith to help educate new drivers on how to drive safely and effectively in all types of driving situations. It was passed as the second most important piece of legislation passed in the 2005 session. .

Joshua's Law has two main requirements. In order to get a Class D driver's license at age sixten (16) in the State of Georgia, Joshua's Law states that:

• You must have completed a driver education course (30-hours) approved by the Department of Driver Services;
• You also must have completed a cumulative total of at least forty (40) hours of other supervised driving experience, including at least six (6) hours at night.

If you have not completed an approved driver's education course, you cannot get your Class D driver's license until you reach age seventeen (17).

Absolutely! In fact, there are only a handful of classes that are certified by the Georgia Department of Driver Services. To register for a certified class today, please click on the
"Register Now" or "Sign Up" links on this site.

No. However, your 17-year-old must have 40 hours of supervised training (6 of which must be at night).

Possibly. Only a Certificate of Completion from a state-license school providing 30 hours of classroom instruction would be eligible for a reduction in insurance premiums. You may also be eligible for a $150.00 tax credit. After you complete the course, you should check with your car insurance company.

Signing up for an approved Joshua's Law course is easy! You can get started today right from this website.

Yes. After you successfully complete an online Joshua's Law course, a copy of your certificate will automatically be sent to the Georgia Department of Driver Services.

If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to contact American Safety Council.