By a vote of 42-3 the Senate approved House Bill 475, sponsored by Republican state Rep. B.J. Pak of Lilburn. The legislation is headed back to the House because the Senate slightly amended it. Gov. Nathan Deal has already signaled his support for it.
HB 475 would authorize Georgia to enter into “reciprocity agreements” with other countries. Such agreements would allow foreigners to skip the state’s knowledge and on-the-road driver’s license tests, so long as they are legally present in the U.S. and hold valid driver’s licenses issued by their own countries. Their countries must also offer the same benefits to visitors with Georgia driver’s licenses....
Supporters say the legislation would help boost Georgia’s economic competitiveness. The measure targets corporate executives who routinely visit the state.
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/senate-supports-easing-way-for-foreigners-to-get-d/nW4yg/
They may be targeting the business executives but in reality, the majority of people it will help are the poor and uneducated.
So, apparently, in Georgia, they don't care about driver competency, if the driver understands English, is able to identify road signs etc.
So, if you are travelling the South, Georgia would be a place I would not want to drive through.
HB 475 would authorize Georgia to enter into “reciprocity agreements” with other countries. Such agreements would allow foreigners to skip the state’s knowledge and on-the-road driver’s license tests, so long as they are legally present in the U.S. and hold valid driver’s licenses issued by their own countries. Their countries must also offer the same benefits to visitors with Georgia driver’s licenses....
Supporters say the legislation would help boost Georgia’s economic competitiveness. The measure targets corporate executives who routinely visit the state.
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/senate-supports-easing-way-for-foreigners-to-get-d/nW4yg/
They may be targeting the business executives but in reality, the majority of people it will help are the poor and uneducated.
So, apparently, in Georgia, they don't care about driver competency, if the driver understands English, is able to identify road signs etc.
So, if you are travelling the South, Georgia would be a place I would not want to drive through.
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