How Driver Points Work in Georgia
How the Georgia point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: Yes. DDS describes its point system as ranging from 2 to 6 points per conviction (a first hands-free phone violation is 1 point). A driver with 15 points in a 24-month period will have the license suspended. O.C.G.A. § 40-5-57; Georgia DDS Points and Points Reduction page; DDS Driver's Manual, Section 10
| Point system | Yes. DDS describes its point system as ranging from 2 to 6 points per conviction (a first hands-free phone violation is 1 point). A driver with 15 points in a 24-month period will have the license suspended. Points are also assessed against Georgia residents for out-of-state violations that would carry points in Georgia. Drivers under 21 are suspended for any 4-point violation, and drivers under 18 for 4 or more points in 12 months. |
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| Points for speeding | 15–18 mph over: 2 points; 19–23 mph over: 3 points; 24–33 mph over: 4 points; 34 mph or more over: 6 points. No points are added for speeding less than 15 mph over the limit, for 'too fast for conditions,' or for non-Georgia residents. |
| How long points last | Points count toward suspension when 15 accumulate within a 24-month period. How long convictions remain on a Georgia driving record was not confirmed from an official page read for this record. |
| Traffic school | Two options use a DDS-certified defensive driving (driver improvement) course. Points reduction: after completing the course, a driver can submit the original certificate to DDS to reduce points by up to 7, once every 5 years; this does not undo a points suspension already imposed. Zero-point order: if the course is completed after the violation and before the case is resolved, the court can report the conviction with no points assessed, once every 5 years. The conviction still posts to the record, and neither option avoids a mandatory suspension. |
Where to get help in Georgia
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FAQ
How does the driver point system work in Georgia?
Yes. DDS describes its point system as ranging from 2 to 6 points per conviction (a first hands-free phone violation is 1 point). A driver with 15 points in a 24-month period will have the license suspended. Points are also assessed against Georgia residents for out-of-state violations that would carry points in Georgia. Drivers under 21 are suspended for any 4-point violation, and drivers under 18 for 4 or more points in 12 months.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Georgia?
15–18 mph over: 2 points; 19–23 mph over: 3 points; 24–33 mph over: 4 points; 34 mph or more over: 6 points. No points are added for speeding less than 15 mph over the limit, for 'too fast for conditions,' or for non-Georgia residents.
How long do points stay on your license in Georgia?
Points count toward suspension when 15 accumulate within a 24-month period.
Can traffic school remove a ticket or points in Georgia?
Two options use a DDS-certified defensive driving (driver improvement) course. Points reduction: after completing the course, a driver can submit the original certificate to DDS to reduce points by up to 7, once every 5 years; this does not undo a points suspension already imposed. Zero-point order: if the course is completed after the violation and before the case is resolved, the court can report the conviction with no points assessed, once every 5 years. The conviction still posts to the record, and neither option avoids a mandatory suspension.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.