{"id":15,"date":"2026-10-30T14:20:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T20:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mallardinsurancegroup.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2026-10-29T14:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T20:47:22","slug":"joshuas-law-and-georgia-teen-drivers-training-rules-and-your-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mallardinsurancegroup.com\/blog\/joshuas-law-and-georgia-teen-drivers-training-rules-and-your-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Joshua\u2019s Law and Georgia Teen Drivers: Training Rules and Your Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting a driver’s license is a milestone for Columbus teens, and a big moment for parents too. Georgia’s licensing system for young drivers combines training requirements, often called Joshua’s Law, with restrictions under the state’s Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act.<\/p>\n

Georgia’s Teen Licensing Steps in General Terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Stage<\/th>\nWhat Generally Applies<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Learner’s permit<\/td>\nDriving only with a licensed adult in the front seat, plus required supervised practice hours, including some at night<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver education under Joshua’s Law<\/td>\nGenerally required for teens who want an intermediate license at 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intermediate (Class D) license<\/td>\nLate-night driving restrictions and limits on non-family passengers that loosen over time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full license<\/td>\nAvailable after meeting age and driving record requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Check the Georgia Department of Driver Services for current details, since specific hours and restrictions can change.<\/p>\n

Common Questions From Parents<\/h2>\n

When should we add our teen to our policy?<\/h3>\n

Many insurers want to know when a permit driver is in the household, and most require a newly licensed teen to be listed. Talk with your agent before the license test so coverage is ready.<\/p>\n

Can parents be responsible for a teen’s crash?<\/h3>\n

Georgia recognizes a family purpose doctrine, which can hold a vehicle owner responsible when a family member drives a car kept for family use. That’s one reason many families review liability limits and consider an umbrella when a teen starts driving.<\/p>\n

What happens if a teen breaks a license restriction?<\/h3>\n

Violating curfew or passenger limits can lead to penalties and may be used in fault discussions after a crash. Clear family rules help.<\/p>\n

Before Your Teen Drives Alone<\/h2>\n