If you are under the age of 21 at the time that you are convicted of any of the following offenses, the Georgia Department of Drivers Services (which was formerly known as the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety) will suspend your license to drive.
- Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-270);
- Racing on highways or streets (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-186);
- Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-395);
- Reckless driving (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-390);
- Any offense for which four (4) or more points are imposed under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-57(c);
- Improper passing on a hill or a curve (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-45(a)(1);
- Unlawful passing of a school bus (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-163);
- Exceeding the speed limit by 24 mph or more (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-181);
- Aggressive driving (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-397);
- Purchasing an alcoholic beverage (O.C.G.A. § 3-3-23(a)(2);
- Misrepresenting age for the purpose of illegally obtaining an alcoholic beverage (O.C.G.A. § 3-3-23(a)(5);
- Driving under the influence of alcohol (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391); and
- Accumulation of four (4) or more points in any 12-month period by a person under the age of 18.
NOTE: The first suspension for all non-alcohol and non-DUI related offenses shall be for a period of six (6) months. No limited driving permit is available for this period of suspension. Also, a plea of nolo contendere will be treated as a conviction for these non-alcohol and non-DUI related offenses, and a license suspension will occur.
The second suspension for all non-alcohol and non-DUI related offenses shall be for a period of twelve (12) months. No limited driving permit is available for this period of suspension. Also, a plea of nolo contendere will be treated as a conviction for these non-alcohol and non-DUI related offenses, and a license suspension will occur.
If you are under the age of 21 and you face a traffic charge, we recommend you seek legal counsel. Contact our office today to schedule a FREE consultation.
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