Originally Posted by
dreamwks
This is not true, if you can prove you have a DL (other forms of ID, registration, insurance information etc.), you will get a ticket to appear in court with your license, or even go scott free with a warning, this is at the discretion of that particular cop. This has actually happened to a friend before, he left his wallet at home
. Cops have access to DMV and Insurance records on their computer...btw, I happen to live in Atl...hope you enjoy your trip to the peach state.
It will get you a ticket period. The officer will advise you to come to the police station within 24 hrs to prove you have one and they can waive the ticket...But you still get a ticket depending on the officers mood!
GEORGIA CODE
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-29 (2009)
§ 40-5-29. License to be carried and exhibited on demand
(a) Every licensee shall have his driver's license in his immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle.
(b) Every licensee shall display his license upon the demand of a law enforcement officer. A refusal to comply with such demand not only shall constitute a violation of this subsection but shall also give rise to a presumption of a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section and of Code Section 40-5-20.
(c) A person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be fined no more than $10.00 if he produces in court a license theretofore issued to him and valid at the time of his arrest.