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DDS Annual Updates
PRI Summer Conference 2018
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES June 13, 2018
Goals and Objectives
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Goal(s)/ Description of Course:
This session is designed to provide attendees with an update on recent or upcoming DDS events.
Learning Objective(s):
➢ Verbalize and define at least one DDS update that directly impacts the attendee.
➢ Describe the role DDS plays with respect to the Risk Reduction Program in Georgia.
➢ Identify at least one recent or upcoming legislative change that will affect DDS operations.
Topics
➢Agency Updates
➢Operational Changes/Strategic Updates
➢Legislative Updates
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Agency Updates
Mike Mitchell
Executive Leadership
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Spencer R. Moore,
Commissioner
Ricky Rich,
Deputy Commissioner
DDS Updates
3 Agency Projects Underway:•Card Production Services (CPS)
•Driver Record Integrated Vehicle
Enterprise System (DRIVES)
•DDS 2 GO (Mobile App)
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Card Production Services (CPS)
What is it?
Gemalto has been selected to produce Georgia’s next generation of DL/ID cards
Advanced DL/ID cards utilizing some of the latest technologies
Eliminates temporary paper license
Timeline of Project Phases
Initiation, 7/7/17-5/30/18
Planning, 1/5-8/23/18
Execution, 5/18/18-4/29/19
Closing, 3/1-5/17/19
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Card Production Services (CPS)What Will It Look Like?
Adult Format Front Reverse of Adult Format
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Card Production Services (CPS)
What Will It Look Like?
Minor Format Front
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Joint project between Department of Revenue and DDS to transition off of an aged
mainframe infrastructure.
Why:
Cost benefit/savings for the State
Skillset needed of operate legacy system is diminishing in the workforce
Development tools cannot adapt at the rate needed to meet State demands
Document Imaging and Management
Inter-Agency Data Sharing (Motor Voter, Jury Lists, GCIC)
Annual Impact:
DOR processes 10M registrations and 2M titles
DDS handles 3.2M face-to-face transitions and 331,000+ online transitions
Timeline: Phase I DOR (Oct 2017-May 2019), Phase II DDS (June 2019-January 2021)10
Driver Record & Integrated Vehicle
Enterprise System (DRIVES) What is it?
DDS 2 GO What is it?
DDS 2 GO functionality will include 38 capabilities, many of which are currently available in online services. A partial list includes the following:
o License Renewal/Order an ID card
o Address Change
o Pay Fees
o Reinstatements
o MVRs
o Push Notifications & Alerts
o Lost or Stolen Cards
o CDL Self-Certification
Go-live Date:
o May 29th
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DDS Logo as thumbnail in
Apple (iOS) & Google Play
(Android) Stores
DDS 2 GO
DDS 2 Go Welcome Page Main Dashboard Page
DDS 2 GO App Sample Screens
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Operational Changes/
Strategic Updates
Kyle Cain13
Georgia Applicant Processing
System (GAPS): Transition from Cogent to Gemalto.
14https://www.aps.gemalto.com/index.htm
Regulatory Compliance Strategic
Initiatives (Enhance Online Services)
OBJECTIVE: To increase online services options for the following Regulatory Program certification applications and fees: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driver Training, Driver Improvement, Ignition Interlock, Motorcycle Safety, and For Hire.
The purpose of this strategy is to leverage technology, improve efficiencies, and reduce processing time for certification applications and fees for DUI, Driver Training, Driver Improvement, Ignition Interlock, Motorcycle Safety, and CDL.
Tentative completion date 3Q FY2023.
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➢ OBJECTIVE: To allow High Schools and third-party testers opportunities to
administer the Non-Commercial Knowledge Exam on behalf of DDS.
➢ Will waive DDS $10 testing/ licensing fee for students
➢ Will improve customer service by expanding testing locations
➢ Will reduce customer wait times
➢ Tentative implementation date of 2Q FY2022 16
Regulatory Compliance Strategic
Initiatives (Third-party Knowledge Testing
Driving Manuals
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JF Griffin Publishing
www.jfgriffin/eregulations.com
413.884.1001
Contact Information
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2206 Eastview Parkway
Conyers, GA 30013
www.dds.georgia.gov
Customer Call Center
678.413.8400
2206 Eastview Parkway
Conyers, GA 30013
Regulatory Compliance Email
Regulatory Compliance
Main #: 678.413.8745
Fax #: 678.413.8735
AGENCY CONTACT DIVISION CONTACT
Legislative Updates
Shevondah Leslie and Mike Mitchell
2018 Legislative UpdateHB 135 (Rep. Amy Carter and Rep. Bill Hitchens)
DDS Agency bill
Introduced during the 2017 Legislative Session
Bill could not be considered until the 2018 Legislative Session, because an actuarial study had to be conducted
Would allow DDS investigators to buy back local law enforcement years of service, at full actuarial cost, to apply toward state retirement
Effective: July 1, 2018 (subject to being funded in accordance with the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law")
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2018 Legislative UpdateSB 407 (Sen. Brian Strickland)
Based on the recommendations of the Governor’s Council on Criminal Justice Reform
Authorizes accountability courts to order issuance of a limited driving permit or
ignition interlock permit for a Georgia driver’s license that is suspended under the
laws of this state
Authorizes accountability courts to order reinstatement of a Georgia driver’s license
that is suspended under the laws of this state
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2018 Legislative UpdateSB 407 (cont’d)
Authorizes non-accountability courts to order issuance of a limited driving permit or
ignition interlock permit for a Georgia driver’s license suspended under the laws of
this state, provided the suspension was not related to the operation of a motor vehicle
Authorizes DDS to issue a probationary license, limited driving permit, or ignition
interlock permit in cases where a person’s Georgia license is not only suspended or
revoked, but also expired. Person, however, must be otherwise eligible to obtain the
permit
Effective: July 1, 2018
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HB 673 (Rep. John Carson)-Distracted Driving
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2018 Legislative UpdateHB 673 Distracted Driving
A ‘wireless telecommunications device' means a cellular telephone, a portable telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand-alone computer, a global positioning system receiver, or substantially similar portable wireless device that is used to initiate or receive communication, information, or data
A ‘stand-alone electronic device' means a device other than a wireless telecommunications device which stores audio or video data files to be retrieved on demand by a user
Does not include certain radios
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2018 Legislative UpdateHB 673 Distracted Driving
Prohibited while driving:
Holding or supporting, with any part of the body, a wireless
telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device.
Writing, sending or reading any text-based communication, including a text
message, instant message, e-mail or internet data.
Watching a video or movie.
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2018 Legislative UpdateHB 673 Distracted Driving
Prohibited while driving: Recording or broadcasting a video.
Using more than a single button to initiate and/or terminate voice communication (Commercial Motor Vehicles Only)
Reaching for device in such a manner that requires the driver to no longer be in a seated driving position or properly restrained by a safety belt (Commercial Motor Vehicles Only)
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2018 Legislative UpdateHB 673 Distracted Driving
Drivers may use:
An earpiece, headphone device or smart watch to make or receive
phone calls.
Voice-based communication that automatically converts message to
a written text.
A GPS system or mapping app.
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2018 Legislative UpdateHB 673 (cont’d)
Exceptions to the law:
While reporting a traffic accident, medical emergency, fire, a crime or delinquent act or a hazardous road condition.
While in a lawfully parked vehicle.
By law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, ambulance drivers, other first responders during the performance of their official duties.
By utility employees or contractors acting within the scope of their employment while responding to a utility emergency.
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HB 673 (cont’d)
Penalties: Guilty of a misdemeanor offense
Creates graduated points scale and court fines for first, second, third or subsequent conviction(s) within a 24-month period
1st Offense: up to $50.00 fine 1 point
2nd Offense: up to $100.00 fine 2 points
3rd Offense: up to $150.00 fine 3 points
Provisions for first offense
2018 Legislative Update
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HB 673 (cont’d)
Exclusions:
While reporting a traffic accident, medical emergency, fire, an actual or
potential criminal or delinquent act, or road condition which causes an
immediate and serious traffic or safety hazard
By an employee or contractor of a utility services provider acting within
the scope of his or her employment while responding to a utility
emergency
2018 Legislative Update
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HB 673 (cont’d)
Exclusions:
By a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical services personnel, ambulance driver, or other similarly employed public safety first responder during the performance of his or her official duties
While in a motor vehicle which is lawfully parked
Effective: July 1, 2018
2018 Legislative Update
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2018 Legislative UpdateHB 721 (Rep. Alan Powell)
Would have allowed persons completing any combination of
approved driver training pursuant to “Joshua’s Law” to take the
behind-the-wheel skills test with a DDS approved third party tester
Did not pass
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33Sine Die!
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www.legis.state.ga.us
Copies of the bills referenced in this
presentation can be viewed in their entirety at
the Georgia General Assembly website below:
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