If a Georgia license holder incurs traffic violations, points are added to their license based on the severity of the offense. More points lead to license suspension and a higher insurance premium.
What to watch for
License Suspension
License suspension in Georgia happens when a driver earns 15 points within 24 months. Although, with the help of a knowledgeable lawyer, it may be possible to get some of those points removed.
Insurance Premium
If you have points on your driver’s license, your insurance premium will likely go up. Depending on how many points you have and your insurance company, the increase could be significant.
Offenses that result in points on your license include running a stop sign, failure to yield, and speeding.
Traffic violations, like failure to yield or running a stop sign, add points to your license. More serious offenses accumulate more points, such as going high speeds over the posted speed limit or reckless driving.
What traffic violations will not cause points on my drivers license in Georgia?
You will not get any points on your record if you are caught speeding 14 mph or less over the speed limit.
If you are convicted of driving “Too Fast for Conditions”, also known as a “Basic Rules Violation” in Georgia and you have a Georgia driver’s license, you won’t get any points on your record. But if you are not a Georgia state driver, then it is up to your home state whether or not they’ll report the conviction, and how many points will be added to your driving record in your home state.
How can I reduce the number of points on my license for a traffic ticket?
If you proactively hire a skilled lawyer, they may be able to get points removed by negotiating with the prosecutor to drop charges and the corresponding points. The attorney could also negotiate for a charge reduction, which would lead to fewer added points on your license.
Do I have a suspended license?
To check if your license is valid or suspended, you can go to the Georgia Department of Driver Services website or use their app. If you have accumulated 15 points in a 24-month period, your license will be suspended.
Do I have points on my license?
To view the number of points on your license, you can make an account on the Georgia Department of Driver Services website and request a copy of your driving record. You will have to pay money for this service.
How do I reduce the points on my Georgia driver’s license?
Up to 7 points can be removed every 5 years.
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has a point reduction process. The first step is to take an accredited driving class and bring the certificate of completion to the DDS.
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