The bill does allow for exceptions to this clause, though. Finally, at the age of 17, a teenager may apply for a Class C driver's license with full driving privileges. Statistics show that teen-agers are at a higher risk for being involved in a fatal car crash. This may be the result of a lack of experience, speeding, reckless driving or a combination of all three. Hopefully, if this legislation passes, the number of fatal car crashes involving teens may be drastically reduced.
Opponents argue that the bill is unfair to teen-agers.
They also argue that the bill will put an undue burden on law enforcement officers and that the bill will be almost impossible to enforce. First, if the bill proposed delaying licenses to teens until they are 17, I might understand how it could be seen as unfair. Furthermore, many could argue that a teen out between midnight and 5 a.m. is just out looking for trouble in the first place and would be better off at home. This bill is a good first step in reducing teen traffic accidents. Perhaps the next step could be finding a way to fund driver's education in Georgia's public schools.