![]() ![]() (xvii) Third violation of Code Section 40-6-241 (Hands-Free Georgia Act) 3 points (xvi) Second violation of Code Section 40-6-241 (Hands-Free Georgia Act) 2 points (xv) First violation of Code Section 40-6-241 (Hands-Free Georgia Act) 1 point Handsfree driver#Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising subparagraph (c)(1)(A) of Code Section 40-5-57, relating to suspension or revocation of license habitually negligent or dangerous driver and point system as follows: For more information on the law and FAQ, visit. The Hands-Free Georgia Act was signed by Governor Nathan Deal on May 2, 2018, and will take effect on July 1, 2018. First time offenders can have the charge dropped by showing the court they have obtained a device that allows them to talk on a phone with hands-free technology or devices. The fines for a 2nd or 3rd offense only apply when date of a 2nd or 3rd conviction takes place within 24 months of the date of the first conviction. The fine is $100.00 and 2 points for a second conviction and $150.00 and 3 points for three or more conviction. The fine for a first conviction is $50.00 and 1 point assesed against the driver’s license. Handsfree drivers#Drivers who need to touch their phones to activate/program their music streaming apps must do so before getting on the road Streaming music that is controlled by and listened through the vehicle’s radio is allowed. (Continuously running dash cams are allowed)ĭrivers may listen to streaming music that does not include videos on the screen of their phone or device while driving but cannot touch their phones while on the road to activate or program any music streaming app. ![]()
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