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Rio’s Law will require Georgia police officers to get extra training on assisting people with autism during a traffic stop.

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Rio's Law, which was signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, requires autism training for law enforcement and creates specialty license plates.

When people with autism get pulled over in Georgia, the police officer who stops their vehicle may soon have special training to reduce the risk of a misunderstanding that can escalate into a ...