Georgians could use e-driver's licenses if new bill passes
State Rep. Houston Gaines (R-Athens) introduced House Bill 296. The legislation would amend state code so drivers wouldn't be limited to just a physical driver's license.
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The Georgia Department of Driver Services first launched a digital option for driver's licenses in 2023, but it did not apply to driving purposes. Georgians can only use them right now at select TSA security checkpoints, including some at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
If approved, HB 296 would remove that restriction. Law enforcement officers would have to accept the electronic driver's license if it's presented to them.
But if you're caught without either form of a license, the bill doesn't get rid of a fine. A driver who is pulled over without a physical or digital license would pay a $10 fine after showing the license in court.
As of Tuesday, the bill is before the House Motor Vehicles Committee. If approved by the committee, the bill would head to the full Georgia House for a vote.
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