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Joshua's Law Bill Stalled In House

POSTED: 4:03 pm EST February 21, 2008
UPDATED: 6:23 pm EST February 21, 2008

A law that brings back driver’s education in Georgia is facing some challenges.

Alan Brown is a man who is determined to keep Joshua’s Law alive and well.

“I just can't live with myself if I sat and did nothing and let other children die,” Brown said.

Brown lost his son, Joshua, five years ago when he died after the truck he was driving hit a puddle of water and hydroplaned into a tree.

“In hindsight, I wished I had done more,” Brown said. “I'm guilty. I did not take his driver's education serious enough. And I'm guilty. And I want to share that story with other parents. Do not do what I did.”

He’s turned his guilt into something positive. Three years ago, Joshua’s Law was enacted.

The law requires driver’s education for 16-year-olds who want driver’s licenses. Otherwise, they have to wait until they are 17.

The law also provides funding for driver’s education in schools through a 5 percent fee attached to all traffic violations in Georgia.

The problem is that the funding source is set to expire this year.

A bill to extend the funding passed unanimously in the senate, but it has now stalled in a house committee.

Brown said he won’t let the funding run out without a fight.

“We have an opportunity to save lots and lots of lives if we can get this bill moving,” Brown said.

There has been no word from the chair of the house motor vehicles committee as to why the bill has stalled.

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