Bill > SB280

This bill amends Georgia's commercial driver's license regulations by updating the standards for employer responsibilities and liability. Specifically, the bill clarifies that employers cannot allow a commercial driver to operate a vehicle if the driver's license is suspended, revoked, or canceled in any state, if the driver has more than one license, if the driver or vehicle is subject to an out-of-service order, or if doing so would violate transportation regulations. The bill introduces new definitions for a "driver's record" and establishes limitations on what can be used as evidence in civil legal actions involving commercial drivers. For civil liability purposes, employers and insurance providers would be restricted to using driver records only for the number of years required by federal requirements, and can only use GPS data, vehicle recordings, and electronic control module data specific to the date of an accident or moving violation. This legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines for employers and insurance providers when dealing with commercial vehicle drivers, potentially reducing legal uncertainty and establishing more precise standards for investigating a driver's safety history.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70923