SUSPENSION OF GEORGIA DRIVERS LICENSE FOR POINTS ACCUMULATION
Any person with a license to drive issued by the State of Georgia will face a suspension for the accumulation of 15 or more points in any consecutive 24-month period shall be suspended. Note: The Georgia rule is particularly harsh. The suspension is not just the past 24 months, it is for 15 points in ANY 24-month period.
| Number of Times Person Has Accrued 15 or More Point in 24-Month Period | License Suspension Period | Limited Driving Permit | Reinstatement Requirements | Other Special Considerations |
| 1st in 5-year Period | 1 year beginning on effective date | Yes, $25.00 and non-renewable | may reinstatement immediately if (1) submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course and (2) remits a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is applied for by mail). | Early return available |
| 2nd in 5-year Period | 1 year beginning on effective date | NO | may reinstatement immediately if (1) submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course and (2) remits a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is applied for by mail). | Early return available |
| 3rd in 5-year Period | 2 years beginning on effective date | NO | reinstatement if (1) submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course and (2) remits a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is applied for by mail) | No early return available |
If you are concerned that you face a points suspension as a result of a traffic offense, you should contact our office for a FREE CONSULTATION. In most cases, we are successful in assisting clients to avoid a license suspension.If you would like to know whether a particular charge will cause points to be assessed towards your driving record, follow this link to the Georgia points schedule.
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