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TRAFFIC OFFENSES &
POINTS IN GA
 


If you are under 18 years of age, an accumulation of 4 or more points within a twelve month period will result in a suspension of your Georgia driver's license for at least six months.

If you are 18 but under 21, any violation of 4 or more points will result in a license suspension for at least six months.

If you are 21 or older and accumulate 15 or more points in any consecutive 24 month period, your license will be suspended for one year. Early reinstatement is possible if certain conditions are met.

VIOLATIONS WITH 4 OR MORE POINTS ARE IN RED

Aggressive driving ......................................................................................... 6 points

Reckless driving ............................................................................................ 4 points

Unlawful passing of a school bus .................................................................... 6 points

Improper passing on a hill or a curve .............................................................. 4 points


Exceeding the speed limit by more than 14 less than 19 miles per hour ............. 2 points

Exceeding the speed limit by 19 but less than 24 miles per hour ........................ 3 points

Exceeding the speed limit by 24 but less than 34 miles per hour ........................ 4 points

Exceeding the speed limit by 34 miles per hour or more .................................... 6 points

Disobedience of any traffic-control device or traffic officer ................................ 3 points

Too fast for conditions ...................................................................................... 0 points

Possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage while driving ................... 2 points

Failure to adequately secure a load, except fresh farm produce,
resulting in loss of such load onto the roadway which results in an accident ......... 2 points

Violation of child safety restraint requirements, first offense ................................ 1 point

Violation of child safety restraint requirements, second or subsequent offense ..... 2 points

All other moving traffic violations which are not speed limit violations .................. 3 points

A DUI has no points. It is a license suspension violation.

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