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Georgia
Administration Important Telephone and Web Contacts
Department of Driver Services All Driver License Related Questions are Directed to
2206 Eastview Parkway, PO Box 80447 678-413-8400/8500/8600
Conyers, GA 30013 License Status Check..........................................404-657-9300
678-413-8400 Vehicle Information............................................855-406-5221
https://dds.georgia.gov/ (driver) Tag and Title.......................................................855-406-5221
Commercial Vehicle Registration.......................855-406-5221
Georgia Steele, Director State Commissioner of Insurance .......................404-656-2056
Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division Georgia State Patrol............................................404-624-7451
PO Box 740381
Atlanta, GA 30374-0381 General Email for Vehicle motorvehicleinquiry@dor.ga.gov
855-406-5222
http://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles (vehicle) Rules and Regulations https://dds.georgia.gov/dds-rules-and-regulations

Driver's License Format, Issuance, and Renewal

License Classes, Restrictions, and Endorsements Appear Later in This Chapter
License Format
The current format is nine numbers or Social Security Number (SSN), but
SSNs are being phased out. There is no code or sequential arrangement
that determines the characters making the license number.
Document Appearance
Georgia began issuance of the current DL and ID card in November
2009 and additional procedures in July 2012 per the Real ID Act. All
previously issued Georgia licenses and IDs will remain valid until
renewal when they will be exchanged for the newly-designed card. Both
versions, which have digital imaging, a hologram, and a barcode on the
back, are described below.
Current Documents
Security Characteristics: Security features include ghost photos, a
laser-engraved signature over the primary photo to minimize
alterations and a tamper resistant coating placed over the card. The
cards feature machine-readable barcodes that can be used by banks,
retailers and other businesses to verify the information printed on
the front. The State Seal over the front of the card responds to
ultra-violet light.
Position of Photo: Left edge, with a double ghost photo in lower right
corner.
Minor Age Driver Locator: This vertical card has photo on middle
left edge and a double ghost image photo on lower right corner. The
words "Under 21" is printed in red to the right of the photo. The DL
and ID cards do NOT specifically show the date when a teen under
21 reaches age 21.
CDL Indicator: The new Commercial DLs and permits are labeled
with the word “Commercial” and are printed in a distinctive blue
text.
Registered Sex Offender Indicator: None
Older Documents
issued from November 2006 to November 2009 these driver's licenses
show "Issue Date" instead of "Exam Date" on the face of the license.
Security Characteristics: Barcode on back. Hologram in laminate
“Georgia” on new cards. Small state seal on top to left of photo next
to governor's signature. “Georgia” appears upper left corner.
Position of Photo: Right side, governor's signature is on top.
Minor Age Driver Locator: “UNDER 21” appears vertically on the
left edge of photo, in brown.
CDL Indicator: CDLs have the word Georgia in yellow, while non-
CDL is in green. “Commercial Driver's License” is stated on top of
the license in yellow.
Issuance
The DDS implemented additional procedures in July 2012 for the
issuance of a Secure DL or ID per the Federal requirements of the Real ID
Act. There must be at least one original or certified document to prove
identity, one to prove SSN, one to prove citizenship or lawful status in the
US, and two to prove current residency. For the location of acceptable
documents and further information see the web page at
https://online.dds.ga.gov/secureid/index.aspx.
Age Requirements
The minimum age is eighteen for Class C; sixteen for Class D; fifteen
for a Learner's License (Class CP). All teenagers wishing to obtain a
Class D license when turning 16 must have a completed driver's
education course from a DDS approved provider and have completed a
cumulative total of at least forty (40) hours of other supervised driving
experience, including at least six (6) hours at night. Otherwise then the
Class D license cannot be obtained until age 17.
Residency
New residents must obtain license within thirty days. Guidance on
residency requirements can be found at www.dds.georgia.gov/apply-
new-ga.license. A person would be considered a resident of Georgia if
the person accepts employment or engages in trade in Georgia, and
enrolls their children in private or public school within ten days after the
commencement of employment; or has been present in the state for 30
or more days.
Renewal
Driver License and Identification Cards renew on birth date of eighth
year. Driver keeps the same number when renewing unless SSN, then
driver must change to the computer-generated number. Non-CDL
licenses for customers under the age of 59 may be renewed online at
https://dds.georgia.gov/renew-license-or-id if a Customer Account is
first established and Secure ID requirements are met in person. Military
personnel may renew by mail.
Elderly-Related Restrictions
The Dept. of Driver Services is required by Georgia law to administer a
vision test to customers age 64 or older prior to renewing or issuing a
Georgia driver's license. Because the vision test can only be taken in
person at a Customer Service Center, customers age 64 or older are not
eligible for auto-renewal services.
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Vehicle Insurance, Title, and Registration Facts

On July 1, 2014, the Unified Carrier Registration (for Interstate motor carriers) and the GA Intrastate Motor Carrier (GIMC)
Registration (UCR-GA for intrastate carriers) Programs moved from the GA Dept of Revenue to the GA Dept of Public Safety
(DPS). See http://dps.georgia.gov/
DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding,
Registration & Renewal
and Rockdale. The three most recent model years are exempt each year.
There are three (3) different types of registration systems in Georgia:
year-round registration (in the majority of counties); four-month Passenger Plate Facts
staggered registration (Talbot county); and a four-month non-staggered There is one plate and one decal indicating the year. The county of issue
registration system. The registration period depends upon what county appears on the plate for typical plate patterns. However, certain license
the primary owner resides. Tag renewals are available for many but not plates do not have county designation per legislative statute. When a
all Georgia counties at https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/index.aspx. A "RIN" vehicle is sold the plate remains with the owner.
(registration ID) is needed and the address must be correct.
Insurance and Financial Responsibility
New Residents Georgia has compulsory-insurance laws. Failure to comply with
Non-resident visitors may stay in Georgia on a reciprocal basis for compulsory-insurance laws may result in vehicle registration (not driver
ninety days. New residents must register their vehicle within thirty days. license) suspension. Minimum financial responsibility limits are
$35,000/50,000/25,000. Proof of insurance must be carried in the
Inspections and Emissions Testing
vehicle or proof must reside in the Dept. of Revenue database. SR-22
There are no statewide laws governing either safety inspections or
forms are used.
emission testing. However, thirteen counties in the Metro Atlanta area
do require an annual emissions test: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta,

Withdrawal Sanctions, and Alcohol and Drug Testing

Alcohol and Chemical Testing
The prohibitive alcohol level is .08% or excess of .05%, .04% for CDL, and .02 % if under 21 years. Legal testing means include blood, urine, and
breath testing.
Suspensions and Revocations
Although suspensions and revocations are designated for specific time periods, many convictions require that the license physically be held for the
specified period before the licensee is eligible to reinstate. Also, the state is in compliance with the federally mandated disqualifications on CDLs.
See the Appendix for details. Also, the DDS has an excellent document listing suspensions and statutes (last revised 08/12/2013), see
https://dds.georgia.gov/violations-and-suspensions.
Suspensions
Administrative License Suspension (40-5-67.1)... One to five years.
Failure to Appear .................................................. Indefinite.
Implied Consent (CDL or regular DL) ................. One year.
Safety Responsibility ............................................ Until requirements of 40-9-33, 40-9-35, and 40-9-61 are complied with.
Suspensions (First Conviction in Five Years)
DUI, Under 21 if Alcohol Level less than .08% ... Six months.
DUI, Under 21 if Alcohol Level .08% or More .... Twelve months.
Driving Without Insurance ................................... 60 to 90 day suspension.
Driving While Suspended or Revoked.................. Six months, beginning at conviction date.
Driving Under Influence (1st Offense) ................. Minimum 120 days from disposition date.
Eluding a Police Officer (1st Offense).................. Minimum 120 days from date of conviction.
Fraudulent or fictitious use of, or application for a license ... Varies.
Homicide by Vehicle (1st Offense) ...................... Three years from date of conviction.
Homicide by Vehicle (2nd degree) ....................... Minimum 120 days from date of conviction.
Leaving Scene of Accident; Hit-and-Run;
Failure to Stop and Give Aid ............................ Minimum 120 days from date of conviction.
No Proof of Insurance........................................... Sixty days from date of conviction.
Racing (1st Offense) ............................................. Minimum 120 days from date of conviction.
Serious Injury by Vehicle ..................................... Three years from date of conviction.
Suspensions (Second Conviction in Five Years)
Driving Under Influence....................................... Not eligible for permit for 120 days, reinstatement for eighteen months; Permit requires court
approval, installation of ignition interlock device, then required and completion of
alcohol/drug risk reduction course and initiation of clinical evaluation/treatment;
Reinstatement requires completion of up to eight months of ignition interlock monitoring,
completion of clinical treatment and reinstatement fee. All license plates registered in driver's
name must be surrendered to the court.
Gas Driveoff ......................................................... Suspension for 2nd Offense.
Homicide by Vehicle (second degree) .................. Three years from conviction date.
No Proof of Insurance........................................... Sixty days for 1st offense, Ninety days for 2nd or subsequent offense(s).
Point Accumulation
First Fifteen Points in Twenty-four Months.......... One year with early reinstatement option.
Second Fifteen Points in Twenty-four Months ..... Three years with early reinstatement option.
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Third Fifteen Points in Twenty-four Months ........ Two years from SD; no permits or early reinstatement options.
Revocations
Habitual Violator .................................................. Any third conviction of a mandatory offense within five years is a five-year revocation from
surrender date.
Medical Revocation .............................................. Indefinite from surrender date.
Under 21, If Four Point Offense ........................... Six months first offense; one year second or subsequent offense;
Under 21 DUI ....................................................... .02-.07 alcohol level, six month suspension; .08 or higher, one year suspension.
Under 18, If Four Points Accumulated in
Twelve Months ................................................. Six months first offense; one-year second or subsequent; if .02-.07 alcohol level, six-month
revocation; if .08 or higher one-year suspension.
Under 16 DUI or Drug Conviction ....................... 1st Offense: not eligible for license until age 17. 2nd Offense or more: No license until age 18.

Additional Mandatory Suspensions for Drivers Under 21

• Any offense for which four or more points are assessable
• Aggressive driving
• Exceeding the speed limit by 24 mph or more
• Hit and run
• Improper passing on a hill or a curve
• Leaving the scene of an accident
• Misrepresenting age for purpose of illegally obtaining any alcoholic beverage
• Misrepresenting identity or using false identification for purpose of purchasing or obtaining any alcoholic beverage
• Purchasing an alcoholic beverage
• Racing on highways or streets
• Reckless driving
• Unlawful passing of a school bus
• Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer
Note: All “Under 21” revocations require that the license be held by the agency for the specified revocation period before the licensee will be
eligible for reinstatement.
Other Mandatory Revocations Include:
• Any third conviction of a suspendable offense within 5 years.
• Refusal to submit a reexamination of driving skill or knowledge of driving rules after receiving notice giving reasonable grounds for such a
request.
• Sufficient evidence of incompetence or unfitness to drive, due to incapability by reason of disease, mental or physical disability, or by alcohol or
drug addiction.
About the Super Speeder Program
If DDS receives notification of a conviction of speeding 75 mph on a two-lane road or highway, or 85 mph on any road or highway, the customer
will be notified by first class mail of the $200 Super Speeder fee, and will have 120 days from the date of the notice to pay the fee to DDS. Failure
to pay the Super Speeder fee to DDS within 120 days will result in the suspension of the customer’s license, permit, or driving privilege in Georgia.
Reinstatement Requirements
Reinstatement fees vary by the type of suspension. Any mandatory suspension is $200 fee by mail, $210 fee in-person; approved DUI or defensive.
A list of common suspension types and fees is shown below. These fees are the cost if paid by mail. If paid in person add $10.00. Visit the web at
https://dds.georgia.gov/reinstatement-fees-and-payment-options to view the most current reinstatement information.
• Child Support Non-Compliance $25.00 • Points Violation (1st offense.) $200.00
• DUI (1st offense if 21 or older) $200.00 • Points Violation (2nd offense) $300.00
• Failure to Appear $90.00 • Points Violation (3rd offense) $400.00
• No Proof of ins. (1st offense) $200.00 • Super Speeder $50.00 plus $200.00 Super
• No proof of ins. (2nd or more) $300.00 Speeder fee

Record Access: Laws, Rules, and Forms

Note: This Section Covers Both Driver and Vehicle Records.
Governing Statutes and Rules business; governmental agencies; and organ procurement companies.
Motor Vehicle Rules & Regulation: The law is summarized as follows: The department shall furnish a
https://dds.georgia.gov/dds-rules-and-regulations driver's operating record or personal information from a driver's record
State Statutes: www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/Default.asp under the following circumstances:
(A) With the written instructions and consent of the driver upon
Driving Records whom the operating record has been made and compiled;
The Georgia law regulating the release of driver records, OCGA 40-5-2,
(B) (i) Pursuant to a written request or a request made in
severely restricts access and calls for a number of requirements for
accordance with a contract with the Georgia Technology Authority for
ongoing users and vendors. The operating records and personal
immediate on-line electronic furnishing of information, for use by any
information on each driver are excluded from the Georgia Open Records
insurer or insurance support organization, or by a self-insured entity,
Law. The statute specifies which specific users are entitled to records
or its agents, employees, or contractors, in connection with claims
including: CDL employers; insurance companies or insurance support
investigation activities, anti-fraud activities, rating, or underwriting
organization; rental car companies; certain public employment such as law
involving the driver; provided, however, that notwithstanding the
enforcement, bus drivers, and fire fighters; special businesses, pursuant to
definition of personal information under Code Section 40-5-1,
a contract, who can verify accuracy of personal information submitted to a
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personal information furnished under this division shall be limited to
name, address, driver identification number, and medical or disability
information. The person who makes a request for a driver's operating
record shall identify himself or herself and shall have certified or
affirmed that the information contained in the record will be used only
for the purpose specified in the request. Further, the person making the
request shall certify or affirm that he or she has on file an application
for insurance or for the renewal or amendment thereof involving the
driver or drivers; or
(ii) For the purpose of ascertaining necessary rating information by
an insurance agent pursuant to an insurer's contract with the Georgia
Technology Authority for the immediate on-line electronic
furnishing of limited rating information to such insurer's agents.
Limited rating information furnished under this division shall
include only the number of violations of Code Section 40-6-391,
relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other
intoxicating substances, and the number and type of other moving
traffic violations which were committed by the proposed insured
driver or drivers within the immediately preceding three or five
years, which period shall be specified by the person making the
request. The provisions of division (i) of this subparagraph
notwithstanding, no other information concerning a driver's
operating record shall be released to such agents for purposes of
rating;
(C) In accordance with Article 7 of this chapter, the "Georgia
Uniform Commercial Driver's License Act";
(D) To a judge, prosecuting official, or law enforcement agency
for use in investigations or prosecutions of alleged criminal or
unlawful activity, or to the driver's licensing agency of another state;
(E) Pursuant to a request from a public or private school system
concerning any person currently employed or an applicant for
employment as a school bus driver who agrees in writing to allow the
department to release the information;
(F) With the written release of the driver, to a rental car company
for use in the normal course of its business; provided, however, that
notwithstanding the definition of personal information under Code
Section 40-5-1, personal information furnished under this
subparagraph shall be limited to name, address, driver identification
number, and medical or disability information. Such access shall be
provided and funded through the GeorgiaNet Division of the Georgia
Technology Authority, and the department shall bear no costs
associated with such access.
(G) For use in the normal course of business by a legitimate
business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only:
(i) To verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the
individual to the business or its agents, employees, or contractors;
and
(ii) If such information as so submitted is not correct or is no longer
correct, to obtain the correct information, but only for the purposes
of preventing fraud by, pursuing legal remedies against, or
recovering on a debt or security interest against, the
individual; provided, however, that notwithstanding the definition of
personal information under Code Section 40-5-1, personal
information furnished under this subparagraph shall be limited to
name, address, and driver identification number and shall not
include photographs, fingerprints, computer images, or medical or
disability information. The personal information obtained by a
business under this subparagraph shall not be resold or redisclosed
for any other purpose without the written consent of the individual.
Furnishing of information to a business under this subparagraph
shall be pursuant to a contract entered into by such business and the
state which specifies, without limitation, the consideration to be paid
by such business to the state for such information and the frequency
of updates.
Vehicle Records
The Georgia Laws regulating the release of vehicle records, OCGA
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40-2-130 and 40-3-23, severely restrict access and call for a number of
requirements for ongoing users and vendors. The operating records and
personal information on each driver are excluded from the Georgia
Open Records Law. Present law is therefore stricter than DPPA.
The following parties are authorized to receive tag, title and/or lien
information with acceptable proof of interest as shown below, when
required, and the required research fees.
• Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealer. The twelve-digit (12) permanent
MVD-issued dealer identification number must be submitted with
request for information. If an out-of-state dealer, a copy of the valid
state-issued license and proof of interest in vehicle must accompany
request.
• Owner of Vehicle. However if according to our current tag and title
records the requester is not shown as the owner, then proof of
ownership must be submitted with request for tag, title and/or lien
information. Include proof of the purchase or transfer of the vehicle
from the vehicle owner according to Department records.
• Judgment Creditor of the vehicle's owner. A certified copy of the
fi.fa. must be submitted with the required research fees.
• Attorney-at-Law. An attorney's letterhead request for the
information, signed by the attorney must be submitted with the
required research fees, Form MV20, a copy of the attorney's Bar
Association card, proof of pending litigation involving a motor
vehicle accident and a copy of the accident report or a certified copy
of a fi.fa. Information will only be released with proof of pending
litigation involving a motor vehicle accident and a copy of the
accident report or a certified copy of a fi.fa. A paralegal or a member
of the attorney's staff may receive the information if they submit a
copy of the attorney's Bar Association card, a letterhead request for
the information signed by the attorney, the required research fees, a
copy of pending litigation involving a motor vehicle accident and a
copy of the accident report or a certified copy of the fi.fa. and the
submitter's valid driver's license or government-issued ID Card.
• Bank or Lending Institution. The bank's or lender's signed
letterhead request must be submitted with the required research fees.
If the bank's or the lender's lien or security interest is not perfected in
our records, a copy of the contract between the record owner and the
requesting bank or lender and Form MV 20A must also be
submitted.
• Insurance Company. A signed letterhead request from the
insurance company, the required research fees and a copy of the
accident report or other proof of interest and Form MV 20A must be
submitted.
• An individual involved in an accident as a passenger, vehicle
operator or pedestrian. A copy of the accident report must be
submitted along with the required research fees.
Request and Consent Forms
Driving Records: Written requests must indicate the purpose of the
request and include the signature of the driver. Use of Form DDS-18
Request for Motor Vehicle Report/MVR is suggested; the form is at
https://dds.georgia.gov/dds-forms-rules-and-manuals.
For high volume, ongoing requesters, a separate application must be
filled out and approved by DDS for each purpose that the company has
for requesting driver license reports. There are five purposes for
requesting Motor Vehicle Reports: insurance, employment, credit, rental
car agency and limited rating information. For each purpose and user
applied for, user will be assigned a separate user ID and password in
order to log onto the Motor Vehicle Reports web page. Required
documents include the GTA MVR User Agreement and the DDS User
Certificate OR the GTA MVR Bulk Requestor Agreement and the DDS
Bulk Requestor Certificate. Insurance companies applying for LRI
access on behalf of their agents, must send in the GTA LRI Agreement.
When applicable, copy of the business license, insurance license or
private investigator's license must also be submitted.
Vehicle Records: For those who qualify, use of the order form (MV20)
at http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/forms/motor.aspx is suggested. The form
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explains who is permitted to obtain the record information. For
example, attorneys can receive vehicle information by submitting a
request on their letterhead along with proof of pending litigation
involving a motor vehicle accident, an accident report, and a copy of the
attorney's Bar Card. If a vehicle record is requested for any other reason
not shown on the form, a subpoena to release information must be
served and Form MV-20A must be used.
Vendor and Third Party Access Policy
Driving Records: Approved vendors cannot access records for other
vendors, unless authorized. The forms described above state that records
are used exclusively by the specified end-user. The agent for the end-user
must have a signed release from the driver. Georgia prohibits the further
resale of records after a completed transaction.
Vehicle Records: The agent or vendor for the end-user must have a
signed release from the vehicle owner. Approved vendors cannot access
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records for other vendors. Georgia prohibits the further resale of records
after a completed transaction.
Records Ordered For Non-permissible Uses
Driving Records: If no consent, casual requesters cannot obtain
records, with or without personal information.
Vehicle Records: An individual can request and receive non-personal
motor vehicle information. This printout will not reflect personal
information such as name and address of owner, name and address of
lien holder or security interest holder, title issuance date, title number,
and registration information. Regardless if the casual requester has the
consent of the vehicle owner or title-holder, only non-personal
information record is released. Only those requesters entitled per law
may receive records with personal information.

Access to Driver-Related Records

Driving Records
General Information and Fees
CGA Department of Driver Services, MVR Request, PO Box 80447,
Conyers, GA 30013, 678-413-8400. https://dds.georgia.gov/driving-
history-report-mvr
The current fee is $6.00 for a three-year history or $8.00 for a seven-
year history or for a Lifetime Record. Personal checks are not accepted.
Georgia charges a full price for a “no record found” report.
In-Person – Up to 3 requests are processed over-the-counter while
one waits, additional requests are processed overnight. Onsite service is
also available at many DDS Customer Service Centers throughout GA.
Mail – Mail-in requests are available only from the address above and are
processed within two weeks. The driver's license number, last name, and
date of birth must be submitted to receive a driving record, although a
“hit” may be possible with two out of the three. The fee (money order or
cashier's check) must accompany the request. A SASE is also requested.
Fax – Approved requesters can order by fax (701-328-2435). Use of a
credit card is required with expiration date and signature included.
Electronic – There are five purposes for requesting Motor Vehicle
Reports: insurance, employment, credit, rental car agency and Limited
Rating Information. For each purpose and use, a requester is assigned a
separate user-ID and password. See the Request and Consent Forms
Section.
Note that the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is the designated
agency that manages the electronic access of records for the DDS.
Both the $6.00 three-year history and $8.00 seven-year history are
available online.
The Limited Rating Information (LRI) is a specific type of record
available only to the insurance industry. The fee is $1.70 for either a
three-year or a five-year record. There is a full fee for a no record found.
The LRI reports the license status and a summary of the number of
violations relating to; driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
other intoxicating substances; and the number and type of other moving
traffic violations committed by the subject. No withdrawal information
is included on a LRI.
Requesters for any of these services must complete a series of
application forms and user agreement forms. For further information,
visit https://onlinemvr.dds.ga.gov/mvr/ or call 678-413-8847. There is
an initial subscription account fee of $100.00.
Database Sale – The state does not sell its license database, or
portions there of. However, note that Georgia uses the term Bulk
Requester when describing a user who requests a specific group or batch
of records by name.
By Person of Record – GA drivers may obtain their driving record
by mail or walk-in as described above or online. See the page at
https://dds.georgia.gov/driving-history-report-mvr or go
https://online.dds.ga.gov/onlineservices/mvrintro.aspx. One may order a
certified record, but it is not viewable and is mailed within 7 days. The
same fees apply for both certified and non-certified driving records. Users
can revisit and view their record for 30 days. Use of a credit card is
necessary. A certified record is not viewable, but will be mailed within 7
days. Also, a driver may check the status of his/her license by calling 404-
657-9300 or via online (see below).
Notification/Monitoring Program
At present Georgia does not offer a monitoring system or notification
program to employers or insurance companies to track incidents of drivers.
DL Status Check
One may conduct an immediate driver’s license status check at
https://online.dds.ga.gov/DLStatus/default.aspx. Users of this free
service are prompted to enter a nine digit Georgia driver’s license
number. An answer of “license is valid” or “license is invalid” will be
immediately displayed.
Crash Reports
Reporting – Georgia requires crashes involving death, injury, or
damage in excess of $250.00 to be investigated upon request by the
Department of Transportation. The GDOT Crash Reporting Unit is at
Shackleford Building #24, 935 East Confederate Ave, Atlanta GA
30316, 678-635-8109. The DOT web page has a crash reporting form at
www.dot.ga.gov/DriveSmart/Data. However, the form is for personal use
only, since the law Enforcement Agencies send reports. The DOT states
that it will throw away the personal use reports if mailed to them.
Record Access – Crash reports are maintained by the Department of
Transportation, The GDOT Crash Reporting Unit, Shackleford Building
#24, 935 East Confederate Ave, Atlanta GA 30316, 678-635-8109.
Normally, new records are available for inquiry in 30 days. Records are
available for 10 years to present. To access from this agency, the requester
must have a letter from the subject or proof of legal representation to
obtain a record. Include the full name, date and location of accident. The
fee is $5.00 per report, add $2.00 to certify. There is no charge for a no-
record found. Turnaround time is 7 to 10 days. A request form is at
www.dot.ga.gov/DriveSmart/Data/Documents/Reports/requestt_form.pdf.
The agency has outsourced the online purchase of crash reports through a
private vendor. See https://www.buycrash.com/. Users can search for their
crash reports utilizing a number of search options including their name,
date of crash, road of occurrence and VIN. This agency also accepts mail
requests; a form is at the web page. The fee for reports will vary usually
between $6.00 and $12.00 depending on the investigating agency
supplying the report to the DOT. However, the actual fee will not display
until the report is ordered.
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Driving Record Content and Reciprocity
What’s On or Not On the Driving Record
Convictions are maintained as a permanent part of a driving history.
Whether or not a conviction is shown on a printed driving history
depends on the type of driver history requested.
• As mentioned, there is a three-year record, a seven year record, a
life-time record, and a special Limited Rating Information record.
See above for a complete description.
• The driver's address is included as part of the record.
• The state does not permit driver school attendance in lieu of
conviction.
• Convictions can be listed for 10 to 55 years for CDL drivers,
depending on the conviction.
CDL Medical Cert Data
Medical Cert Information on CDL drivers is provided on both the
manually processed and electronic version of the three-year and seven-
year driving record.
Data Retention
The purging procedure used depends on the violation listed and the
action taken. Non-CDL surrendered licenses are purged if they expire in
Access to Vehicle-Related Records
General Information and Fees
Attention: Research Unit, DOR/Motor Vehicle Division, PO Box
740381, Atlanta, GA 30374-0381, for Tag and Title - 855-406-5221; for
CDL Registration 404-968-3850; fax is 404-362-2729.
Certified copies and microfilm histories can be obtained from this
department. The fee for a printout of tag or title or lien information is
$1.00 per vehicle or name. For a microfilm search (title history) of five
years the fee is $5.00. Certification is an additional $14.00 and must be
requested 7 days in advance. Major credit cards are accepted. The fee
still applies if no record is found. It takes about 2 weeks before new
records are available for inquiry on microfilm histories. For those public
entities who qualify, records are available going back for 5 years.
General questions can be directed to motorvehicleinquiry@dor.ga.gov.
About liens on non-title vehicles: Liens or security interest is recorded
with Clerk of the Superior Court's office in the county where the vehicle
owner resides under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.
See https://www.gsccca.org/file/ucc-forms.
Mail – VIN, title, plate, and registration checks are subject to strict access
and are only available under the criteria as provided above. A SASE is
requested, but not required. Submit the MV-20 form mentioned earlier,
found at http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/forms/motor.aspx. Turnaround time
is 2 weeks.
In-Person – In-person requests require a completed and signed the
MV-20 form, bill or sale or contract between two parties, accompanied by
Access to Vessel-Related Records
General Information, Access and Fees
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, License and Boat Registration
Unit, 2065 U.S. Highway 278 SE, Social Circle, GA 30348-5310, 800-
366-2661, http://www.georgiawildlife.com/boating.
All motorized boats and all sailboats over 12 ft must be registered.
Exceptions include canoes, kayaks and rubber rafts with no mechanical
propulsion, and boats operated exclusively on private ponds or lakes.
Titles are not required for watercraft or for boat trailers. Records are
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less than two years from surrender date. When a CDL holder moves, the
state forwards the CDL driver's record to the new state of residence; but
the record is not purged.
Court to Repository
The court systems are mandated by law to forward their copies of
citations within 10 days of the case being adjudicated. The convictions
are then entered into the system.
State Reciprocity for Non-CDL Drivers
• Will suspend license of driver for unpaid unresolved out-of-state
citations convictions.
• Record of new incoming driver is not shown on MVR.
• Out-of-state convictions are shown on MVR.
• Out-of-state accidents are shown on MVR only if a conviction is
reported.
• Convictions of out-of-state drivers are sent to home state.
• Record is forwarded to new state upon surrender of license only if
requested.
the requester's valid driver's license or state-issued ID card. Turnaround
time is while you wait, except if a certified document is needed it can take
7 days. The physical address is Motor Vehicle Division, 4125 Welcome
All Road, Atlanta, GA 30349. The form is at
http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/forms/motor.aspx.
Electronic – Georgia does not offer a general online inquiry access
program; however, there are several online systems for specific uses. Lien
Holders and Financial Institutions can apply for access through Georgia’s
Electronic Lien Title Program. Contact participating electronic lien title
vendors for more instructions. A list of the participating vendors can be
located at https://dor.georgia.gov/electronic-liens-title.
The MVD provides a free public Vehicle Insurance Status Check at
https://onlinemvd.dor.ga.gov/vinstatuscheck/vinstatus.aspx. Enter a VIN
or title number. At the web page there is a more robust Vehicle Insurance
Status Report available to authorized users only. Also, the DMV
provides a web inquiry program for GA dealers. The Georgia Trucking
Portal for commercial drivers and carriers is
https://www.cvisn.dor.ga.gov/.
General email requests or questions may be sent to
motorvehicleinquiry@rev.dor.ga.gov.
Bulk – Due to the strict public access laws, vehicle information is not
available in bulk or batch mode for any type of commercial purpose.
available from 1986 and are computerized since 1990. Paper records are
maintained for three years.
Request records by fax or mail. Requests should include name, registration
# or hull number. There is no fee to do a name or registration search.
Turnaround time is one week or longer. The agency will provide
verification of data only by phone.
Liens are filed at the county level and do not show on records found at
this agency. See www.gsccca.org/filesandforms/uccforms.asp.
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License Classes, Restriction and Endorsements

License Classes
Georgia began issuing the CDL in April 1990
Commercial Classifications
Class A Any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess
of 10,000 pounds. Includes vehicles in Classes B and C.
Class B Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another vehicle not in excess of 10,000
pounds. Includes vehicles in Class C.
Class C Can also be non-commercial. Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating not in excess of 26,000 pounds, or any such
vehicle towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating not in excess of 10,000 pounds, any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a
gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 10,000 pounds, provided that the combination of vehicles has a gross combined vehicle weight
rating not in excess of 26,000 pounds, and any self-propelled or towed vehicle that is equipped to serve as temporary living quarters
for recreational, camping, or travel purposes and is used solely as a family or personal conveyance. Class C commercial licenses are
issued only if the vehicle is designed to carry sixteen or more passengers (including the driver), or utilized to transport hazardous
materials in quantities that require placarding.
Non-Commercial Classifications
Note: Effective March 25, 2011, the Department of Driver Services (DDS) implemented a License Class change for drivers of non-commercial
motor vehicles. Prior to that date, Class A and B licenses were either Commercial or Non-Commercial. Now anyone who previously would
have been issued a non-commercial Class A driver’s license is issued a non-commercial Class E license. Non-commercial Class B driver’s
licenses changed to a non-commercial Class F driver’s license. The qualifications, testing procedures, and issuance process for each class of
license remain the same. Vehicles which require a non-commercial Class E or F license are agricultural vehicles, military vehicles, and
firefighter /emergency vehicles.
Class E [Was Class A] Any combination of vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being
towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Class F [Was Class B] Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of
10,000 pounds GVWR.
Class C See above.
Class CP Applicant must be at least 15 years old and be able to pass the vision and knowledge test. When driving, there must be a licensed
driver at least 21 years old in the front seat with driver at all times. The permit is valid for 24 months. Parental consent is required for
applicants under 18 years of age.
Class D Provisional License for Class C vehicles, with restrictions on driving hours and passengers.
Class M Motorcycles. [Regular Non-commercial Vehicle/Motorcycle combination license AM changes to EM. Regular Non-commercial
Vehicle/Motorcycle combination license BM changes to FM.]
Class P Instructional Permit. Note that CP, MP, AP, and BP are all instructional permits issued with the class designation followed by the
letter P. [BP will become FP; AP will become EP]. Applicants under 18 years of age must hold a Class CP a minimum of 12 months
before obtaining a Class D license.
Restrictions - All Driver’s License Classes
1 Bi-optic Lenses Required I Left Exterior Mirror Required
4 Unassigned J Automatic transmission required
9 Unassigned **P Power Steering required- Obsolete
A No Restrictions Q No Passengers Allowed
B Corrective Lenses R No Expressways
C Vehicle Mechanical Aids Required S Power required - brakes or steering
D Prosthetic aid required U Visually impaired parent or driver >=21
F Right Exterior Mirror Required W Valid farm waiver required
G Daylight Hours Only

Restrictions - Permits
H Employer Vehicle Only 5 Business Purposes Only
T Disabled Parent(s) 6 To and From Medical
0 L2 with Interlock 7 To and From School
2 Personal Vehicles Only 8 Interlock Required
3 Interlock Permit - To and From Specified Locations 9 All Except LP2 and HV PL - To and From Specified
4 HV PL without Interlock - To and From Specified Locations Locations
Restrictions - Commercial Licenses (CDLs)
E No manual transmission equipped CMV O No tractor trailer CMV
K Intrastate commerce only V Medical variance
L No air brake equipped CMV X No cargo in CMV tank vehicle
M No class A passenger buses Y Hearing aid required
N No class A or B passenger buses Z No full air brake
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Conviction Table with ACD, Legal Reference, and if Suspended

• An “X” in the CDL Column indicates that this conviction will ONLY show on the driving records of Commercial Drivers. If this violation
is issued to a non-commercial driver, the conviction will not appear on the driving record.
• When two asterisks “**” are indicated next to the Statute it means this will result in a suspension if the driver is under 21 years of age.

Description Legal Reference CDL Only Suspend ACD

>1 Button on Wireless Device for Voice Communication 40-6-214.2B2B X M86
Acquiring License Plate To Conceal Vehicle Identity 40-2-5 X
Administrative Action - Security Risk 40-5-150I2 W09
Administrative Per Se 40-5-67.1C Susp A98
Aggressive Driving 40-6-397**
Agricultural Vehicle Light Violation 40-8-33 X E05
All Parts Must Be Safely Maintained – vehicle equipment violation 40-8-2 X E01
Altered Suspension 40-8-6 X
Altered Suspension on Raised Chassis Vehicles 40-8-6.1 X
Altered/Counterfeit Certificate Or Title 40-3-90 X
Altering Ephedrine Products 16-13-30.3D Susp A33
Amber Light Violation 40-8-32 X
Attempting To Purchase {alcohol} 3-3-23A2B** A31
Auxiliary Light Violation 40-8-29 X E55
Brake Light/Turn Signal Violation 40-8-25 X E34
Brake Light/Turn Signal Violation 40-8-26 X E05
Brake Violation 40-8-53 X E02
Center Lane Violation 40-6-126 M62
Child Endangerment 40-6-391L Susp A20
Child Or Youth Restraint Not Used Properly 40-8-76 F02
Clinging to Another Vehicle 40-6-313
Coasting Prohibited 40-6-246 N80
Commercial Driving Impaired 40-6-391I X Susp A20
Commercial Driving W/Measurable BAC 40-5-152 X A26
Commercial Misdemeanor 32-1-10 X
Conspiracy To Possess Controlled Substance 16-13-33 Susp A33
Construction Site Speed Violation (not reported is speed less than 40-6-188 ** if over 24 MPH or more S92
15 over unless in a CMV, then reported) over the limit
Defective Brakes 40-8-51, 40-8-54 X E31
Defective Or Insufficient Brakes 40-8-50 X E31
Defective Or Missing Speedometer 40-8-8 X E01
Defective Or No Headlights 40-8-22, 40-8-22B X
Defective Or No Lights 40-8-21 X E34
Defective or No Reflectors 40-8-24 X
Defective Or No Taillights 40-8-23 X E34
Defective Tires 40-8-74 X
Disregarding Signs Or Control Devices/RR 40-6-142A M22
Driver's View Obstructed 40-6-242 D70
Driving CMV Without CDL 40-5-146A1 X B56
Driving CMV Without CDL on Person 40-5-146A2 X B57
Driving CMV Without Obtaining CDL (obsolete) 40-5-151F X B56
Driving in Circular of Zig-Zag Course "laying Drags" 40-6-251 N83
Driving In Left Lane Of 2 Lanes (Big Trucks) 40-6-52C M49
Driving In Left Lane Of 3+ Lanes (Big Trucks) 40-6-52B M49
Driving Over RR Crossing W/Out Sufficient Space 40-6-140E M23
Driving Over RR Crossing When Train Approaching 40-6-140D M21
Driving Over RR Xing W/Out Sufficient Clearance 40-6-140F M24
Driving Under Influence - Inhalants 40-6-391A3 Susp A23
Driving Under Influence Drugs/Alcohol 40-6-391 & A Susp A20
Driving Under The Influence – Alcohol – per se 40-6-391A5 Susp A20
Driving Under The Influence/Alcohol 40-6-391A1 Susp A21
Driving Under The Influence/Drugs 40-6-391A2 Susp A22
Driving While License Withdrawn 40-5-121 Susp B20
Driving While License Withdrawn – Felony (4th within 5 years if 40-5-121F Susp B20
after 07/08)
Driving While Privilege Withdrawn 40-5-146B1 X B20
Driving With No Or Without Lights 40-8-1 X E05
Driving Without A License - Failure To Obtain In 30 Days 40-5-20A B51
Driving Without a License – Felony (4th within 5 years) 40-5-20F B51
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Description Legal Reference CDL Only Suspend ACD
Driving Without Valid License 40-5-20 B51
Driving Wrong Side Of Undivided Street 40-6-40A N72
Drug-Free Commercial Zone 16-13-32.6 Susp A33
Drug-Free Recreation/Housing Project Zone 16-13-32.5 Susp A33
Drug-Free School Zone 16-13-32.4 Susp A33
DUI - Felony 40-6-391C4 Susp A20/A60
DUI – Minor Under Age 21 40-6-391K1 Susp A60
DUI- Drugs And Alcohol Combined 40-6-391A4 Susp A21/A60
DUI- Marijuana 40-6-391A6 Susp A22/A60
Ecstasy Trafficking 16-13-31.1 Susp A33
Emergency Vehicle Violation 40-8-96 X
Emergency Vehicle Violation 40-6-6
Emerging From Alley, Driveway, Or Building 40-6-144 N01
Emission Violation 40-8-130, 40-8-182 40-8-183 X
Ephedrine Sales For Purposes Of Manufacturing 16-13-30.4G2 Susp A33
Ephedrine Storage And Licensing Requirements 16-13-30.4 Susp A33
Equipment Used Improperly-Excessive Noise 40-6-14
Exceed/Violate Height Limit of Truck/Vehicle 32-6-22 X
Exceed/Violate Size Limit of Truck/Vehicle 32-6-24 X
Exceed/Violate Size, Weight, Pass/Cargo Limit 32-6-20 X
Exceed/Violate Width Limit of Truck/Vehicle 32-6-23 X
Exhaust System Used Improperly/Obstructed 40-8-181 X
Exhaust System Violation 40-8-71 X
Expired License 40-5-32 X
Expired License 40-5-32A B51
Expired or No Drivers License 40-5-149, 40-5-20&20A X B51
Expired or No license on Person 40-5-20 X B51
Expired or No License Plate Or Decal 40-2-44, 40-2-8 X
Expired or No License Plates Or Decal 40-2-20, 40-2-90 X
Expired or No Registration Or Title 40-2-38, 40-2-88 X
Expired or No Registration Or Title 48-9-38, 48-9-39 X
Fail To Rpt Striking Fixed Object 40-6-272 B08
Failure of School Bus To Yield Right Of Way 40-6-165 X N01
Failure of School Bus To Yield Right Of Way 40-6-164 X N08
Failure To Appear For Trial Or Court Appeal 40-5-56 Susp D45
Failure To Dim Lights 40-8-31 X E54
Failure To Dim Lights When Parked 40-8-28, 40-8-28D X E54
Failure To Exercise Due Care 40-6-241 M81
Failure to Have License on Person 40-5-29, 40-5-29A X B51
Failure To Keep In Proper Lane 40-6-50 & B M51
Failure to Keep in Proper lane (Bus or Motorcoach) 40-6-53 M49
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane (Truck Using Wrong Lane) 40-6-52 M49
Failure To Maintain Insurance 40-6-10 (also A & B) Susp D36
Failure To Obey Construction Markers 40-6-75 M03
Failure to Obey Motor Carrier Rules/Regs 40-1-8
Failure To Obey Police/Peace Officer 40-6-2 M08
Failure To Obey RR Crossing Restrictions 40-6-140 M10
Failure To Obey RR Crossing Restrictions –Driving Over or 40-6-140B M10
Around RR Barrier
Failure To Obey RR Gates/Signs/Signals 40-6-141 M10
Failure To Obey RR Grade Crossing Restrictions 40-6-140A M10
Failure To Obey Safety Zone 40-6-98 M12
Failure To Obey Signs Or Control Devices 40-6-20 M14
Failure To Obey Stop Sign 40-6-72, 40-6-72B M15
Failure To Obey Traffic Sign 40-6-23 M17
Failure To Obey Traffic Signal Or Light 40-6-21 M16
Failure To Obey Yield Sign 40-6-72C M19
Failure To Remove Accident Vehicle 40-6-275 X F34
Failure To Report Accident 40-6-273 B05
Failure To Report Name or Address Change 40-5-149B X
Failure To Secure Load --- Resulting In Littering 40-6-248.1 X
Failure to Secure Seat Belt on Minor 40-8-76.1E3 F04
Failure To Signal Lane Change Or Turn 40-6-123 N43
Failure To Signal/Improper Signal 40-6-124 N40
Failure To Slow For RR Grade Crossing 40-6-140C M20
40-6-142 M22
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Description Legal Reference CDL Only Suspend ACD

Failure To Stop At Railroad Grade Crossing

Failure To Use Visual Signals, By School Bus 40-6-162 E50
Failure to Weigh or Stop at Weigh Station 32-6-30 X Susp
Failure To Yield Right Of Way 40-6-71 N31
Failure To Yield Right Of Way At Crosswalk 40-6-91A N20
Failure To Yield Right Of Way To Emergency Veh 40-6-74 & A N04
Failure To Yield Right Of Way To Pedestrian - Blind 40-6-94 N08
Failure To Yield Right Of Way To Pedestrian – Exercise Due care 40-6-93 N08
with a Blind Pedestrian
Failure To Yield Right Of Way To Pedestrian – Passing a vehicle 40-6-91D N08
Stopped for a Pedestrian
Failure To Yield Right Of Way To Vehicle 40-6-70, 40-6-73 N06
Failure to Yield to Cyclist 40-6-56 N03
Failure To Yield To Funeral Procession 40-6-76 N05
False or Fictitious Name or Address 40-5-125B D02
False Report/Application For Driver License 40-5-125 Susp D02
False Statements 16-10-20 X D78
Falsification Of VIN Or Registration Plate 40-4-21 X
Felony Fleeing Police Or Roadblock 40-6-395B5A Susp U01
Felony Forgery of an Identification Document 16-9-1
Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police 40-6-395 & A Susp U01
Following Emergency Vehicle 40-6-247 M32
Following Too Closely 40-6-49 (A & B) M34
Following Too Closely In Convoy 40-6-49C M34
Giving Wrong Signal 40-6-123B N44
Habitual Violator 40-5-58 Susp B25
Habitual Violator Misdemeanor 40-5-58C B25
Hazardous Materials Violation 46-11-4 X
Hit And Run-Failure To Stop And Render Aid 40-6-270 Susp B01
Holding a Wireless Device for Voice Communication 40-6-214.2B1 X M86
Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance 16-13-30A,B Susp A33
Illegal Possession Of Controlled Substance, (including felony 16-13-30 Susp A33
marijuana possession; must use 16-13-2 or 16-13-2B for a nolo
plea on misdemeanor poss. of marijuana)
Illegal Possession Of Dangerous Drugs 16-13-72 Susp A33
Illegal Stop/Stand/Park Where Prohibited 40-6-203 X
Imminent Hazard (Federal Determination) 40-5-151J1 W70
Impeding Flow of Traffic 40-6-184 S96
Impeding Flow of Traffic 40-6-184C N07
Improper Backing 40-6-240 N82
Improper Class/Endorsement 40-5-150D X B91
Improper Driving - Canyon/Mountain/Highway 40-6-245 M81
Improper Driving in Bicycle lane 40-6-55 M47
Improper Lane Usage 32-9-4, 40-6-54 M49
Improper Lane/Loc On Fire Hose 40-6-248 M56
Improper Left Turn 40-6-120A2 N53
Improper Passing 40-6-46B M71
Improper Passing 40-6-42 M73
Improper Passing In No Passing Zone 40-6-46 & A M76
Improper Passing In No Passing Zone – in Intersection or RR Grade 40-6-45A2 M71
Improper Passing In No Passing Zone – Near Bridge or Tunnel 40-6-45A3 M76
Improper Passing Of Emergency/Towing/Hwy Vehicle 40-6-16 M18
Improper Passing On Hill/Curve 40-6-45A1** M74
Improper Passing On Right 40-6-43 (A & B) M70
Improper Right Turn 40-6-120A1 N54
Improper Signal 40-6-123D N40
Improper Starting 40-6-122 X N83
Improper Stopping 40-6-123C N40
Improper Turn 40-6-120B N50
Improper Turn 40-6-120 N50
Improper Use - Driver License 40-5-120 Susp D16
Improper Use of Controlled Access Road 40-6-51 M17
Improper Use of Controlled Access Road 40-6-51A1, A2 M50
Improper Use Of Hand Signal 40-6-125 N40
Improper/Erratic Lane Change 40-6-123A, 40-6-48 M42
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Description Legal Reference CDL Only Suspend ACD
Interlock Probation Violation 42-8-117 Susp
Lane Direction Violation 40-6-24 M62
Lane Violation 40-6-40C M62
License Plate Specifications 40-2-31 X
License Restriction Violation with Suspension (obsolete) 40-5-30.1 Susp D29
Light Violation 40-8-30, 40-8-34 X E05
Littering From a Motor Vehicle 40-6-249 X
Load Dragging on Highway 40-8-3 X
Low Speed Vehicle Light Violation 40-8-35 X E05
Making Improper U Turn 40-6-121 N56
Manufacturing, Selling, or Distributing False ID Documents 16-9-4
Misrepresenting Age To Purchase Alcohol 3-3-23A3** A31
Missing/Defaced/Obscured License Plate 40-2-6 X
Motor Vehicle Used In Felony 40-5-54A2 Susp U03
Motorcycle Equipment Not Used Properly - Headgear 40-6-315A F03
Motorcycle Equipment Not Used Properly – Windshield/eye 40-6-315B F03
Protection
Motorized Cart Violation 40-6-331 M11
Moving Heavy Equipment At RR Grade Crossing 40-6-143 M24
Mud Flap Violation 40-8-75 X
Name Requirements Not Properly Displayed 40-8-9 X E01
No Proof Of Insurance - Motorcycle 40-6-11 D36
No Proof of Insurance on Person 40-6-10A D36
No Warning For Projecting Load 40-8-27 X
Not Paying For Gasoline 40-6-255 Susp
Obscured Or Missing License Plate 40-2-41 X
Obstructing Flow Of Traffic 40-6-40B S96
Obstructing Intersection 40-6-205 F34
Obstructing Traffic/FTY Row 40-6-40 N72
Obstructing/Impeding Traffic 40-6-40D F34
Opening Door Into Traffic 40-6-243
Operate Vehicle Where Prohibited 40-6-26B
Operating a Vehicle while Text Messaging (18 or older) 40.6.241.2B1 N84
Operating MV W/Other Lic While Susp/Rev 40-5-65 Susp B20
Operating School Bus Without Using Headlights 40-6-161 X E55
Operating Vehicle With Susp/Canc/Rev/Registration – Suspension 40-6-15 Susp
imposed
Operating W/Out Lights Required By Law 40-8-20 X E05
Parking Brake Violation 40-8-52 X E02
Parking Violation 40-6-201 X
Parking Violation 40-6-252 N84
Passing School Bus -Loading/Unloading 40-6-163** M75
Passing With Insufficient Clearance 40-6-44 M77
Possess Multiple Driver Licenses 40-5-143 X D07
Possessing Substance To Manufacture Controlled Substance 16-13-30.5 Susp A33
Possession Of Alcohol By Minor 3-3-23A2C** A31
Possession Of Certain Amounts Of Ephedrine 16-13-30.3B1 Susp A33
Possession Of Drug Related Object 16-13-32.2 Susp A33
Possession Of Imitation Controlled Substance 16-13-30.2 Susp A33
Possession Of Marijuana, Less Than One Ounce 16-13-2, 16-13-2B Susp A33
Possession Of Multiple Drivers Licenses 40-5-20C X D07
Possession Of Non-Controlled Substance 16-13-30.1 Susp A33
Possession Of Open Alcohol Container (driver only) 40-6-253 A35
Possession Of Vehicle W/Altered VIN 40-4-22 X
Purchasing Alcohol Under 21 3-3-23A2A** D06
Racing 40-6-186 Susp S95
Reaching for Wireless Service 40-6-241-2B2C X M86
Rear View Obstruction 40-8-72 X E01
Reckless Driving 40-6-390 & A** M84
Refused Test - Implied Consent 40-5-55 Susp A12
Required Emblem Not Used 40-8-4 X E01
Restrictions On Commercial Sales Of Ephedrine 16-13-30.3B1.1 Susp A33
Safety Equipment Not Used Properly 40-6-352
School Bus Equipment Violation 40-8-111 E06
School Bus Marking Violation 40-8-110, 40-8-115, 40-8-116 E06
School Bus Specification Violation 40-8-112 E06
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Description Legal Reference CDL Only Suspend ACD
School Bus Speeding 40-6-160 X S92
Seat Belt Violation 40-8-76.1 F04
Serious Injury By Vehicle 40-6-394 Susp U03
Show/Use Improperly-Insurance Cert 40-6-10C Susp
Speed Less Than Minimum 40-6-184A S96
Speeding (Actual amount shown) (not reported if speed less than 15 40-6-181 ** if over 24 MPH or more S92
over unless in a CMV, then reported) over the limit
Steering/Controlling Towed Vehicle Without License 40-5-20B X B51
Striking Unattended Vehicle 40-6-271 B08
Tampering With Odometer 40-8-5 X E01
Tampering With Traffic Signs or Signals 40-6-26A X
Theft By Bringing Stolen Property Into State 16-8-9
Theft By Conversion 16-8-4
Theft By Deception 16-8-3
Theft By Receiving Property Stolen In Other State 16-8-8
Theft By Receiving Stolen Property 16-8-7
Theft By Taking 16-8-2
Theft Of Lost Or Misplaced Property 16-8-6
Theft Of Services 16-8-5
Too Fast for Conditions/Prima Facia Speed 40-6-180 X S94
Traffic Control Device Preemption Emitter Violation 40-6-17
Trafficking In Controlled Substance 16-13-31 Susp A33
Transactions Of Drug Related Objects To Grow 16-13-32.1 Susp A33
Transactions Of Drug Related Objects To Use 16-13-32 Susp A33
Transportation of Etiologic Agent 40-6-253.1 E04
Transportation Of Etiologic Agent 40-6-253.1 E04
Unlawful Operation Motor Truck generic motor truck violation 40-2-114 X N84
Unlawful Use of Wireless Device (Under 18) 40.6.241.1 N84
Unlawfully Dispensing Prescriptions 16-13-42 Susp A33
Unlawfully Distributing Prescriptions 16-13-43 Susp A33
Unsafe Operation Of Emergency Vehicle 40-6-74B N84
Unsafe Operation Of Motorcycle 40-6-311 F06
Unsafe Operation Of Motorcycle – (various) 40-6-312(A thru E) - 40-6-314A&B F06
Unsafe Operation Of Vehicle 40-6-244 N84
Unsafe Vehicle or Equipment 40-8-7 X
Unsecured Passengers In Open Area/Vehicle 40-8-79 X F05
Use Of Communication Facility To Commit Felony 16-13-32.3 Susp A33
Use of Equipment Prohibited by Law 40-6-250
Use Of Lights/Siren Prohibited 40-8-90 X
Use Of Lights/Siren Prohibited 40-8-92 X
Use Of Nitrous Oxide In Passenger Car 40-8-10 X
Using False ID To Purchase Alcohol 3-3-23A5** D06
Vehicle Used In Felony Controlled Substance 40-5-151.E Susp A50
Vehicular Feticide - 1st Degree 40-6-393.1B Susp U27
Vehicular Feticide - 2nd Degree 40-6-393.1C Susp U28
Vehicular Homicide - 1st Degree 40-6-393A,B, D Susp U07
Vehicular Homicide - 2nd Degree 40-6-393C Susp U08
Violate Excess Size/Weight Permit 32-6-28 X
Violate Limited License Conditions – HV Probationary License 40-5-58E Susp D27
Violate Limited License Conditions – Limited Permit 40-5-64 Susp D27
Violating Out Of Service Order 40-5-146.B2 X CDL DQ B27
Violating Out Of Service Order - HAZMAT 40-5-151.G3 X CDL DQ B19
Violating Restriction Of Driver License - for medical or equipment 40-5-30 Susp D29
requirements to operate
Violation Involving Fatal Accident 40-5-142.22E U31
Violation of Handicap Parking 40-6-226 X
Warning Device Violation 40-8-70 X E01
Window Tint Violation 40-8-73.1 X D70
Window, Windshield, Or Wiper Violation 40-8-73 X E01
Wrong Side Of Road 40-6-41 N70
Wrong Way On One-Way Street 40-6-47 N63
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About the Point System

The Georgia point system ranges from 2 to 6. A driver with 15 points in a 24 month period will be suspended. The state assesses no points for
speeding convictions less than 15 miles-per-hour over the posted speed limit and for convictions of driving Too Fast For Conditions, as per
O.C.G.A. Sec. 40-6-180. No points are assessed against non-residents of Georgia.
Aggressive Driving.........................................................................................................................................................................................Six points.
Child Safety Restraint
1st Offense.............................................................................................................................................................................................One point.
2nd Offense and Subsequent Offense................................................................................................................................................ Two points.
Driving too Fast for Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................. Zero points.
Failure to Adequately Secure Load............................................................................................................................................................. Two points.
Failure to Adequately Secure Load (except fresh farm produce), Resulting in an Accident .................................................................. Three points.
Failure to Obey Police Officer .................................................................................................................................................................. Three points.
Failure to Obey Traffic-Control Device.................................................................................................................................................... Three points.
HOV Lane Violation - 4th and Subsequent Offense .....................................................................................................................................One point.
Improper Passing on Hill or Curve ............................................................................................................................................................. Four points.
Possessing an Open Container of an Alcoholic Beverage While Driving ................................................................................................. Two points.
Operating a Vehicle while Text Messaging (Violation of usage of wireless telecommunications device requirements) ...........................One point.
Reckless Driving ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Four points.
Speeding:
Fifteen to eighteen mph over limit..................................................................................................................................................... Two points.
Nineteen to twenty-three mph over limit......................................................................................................................................... Three points.
Twenty-four to thirty-three mph over limit ....................................................................................................................................... Four points.
Thirty-four or more mph over limit ......................................................................................................................................................Six points.
Unlawful Passing School Bus ........................................................................................................................................................................Six points.
All Other Moving Violations .................................................................................................................................................................... Three points.

About the Super Speeder Conviction

• If DDS receives notification of a conviction of speeding 75 mph on a two-lane road or highway, or 85 mph on any road or highway, the
customer will be notified by first class mail of the $200 Super Speeder fee, and will have 120 days from the date of the notice to pay the
fee to DDS.
• Failure to pay the Super Speeder fee to DDS within 120 days will result in the suspension of the customer’s license, permit, or driving
privilege in Georgia. The customer must pay a $50 reinstatement fee in addition to the $200 Super Speeder fee in order to reinstate their
license, permit, or driving privilege.
• Payment of Super Speeder fees and reinstatement fees can be made in person, by mail, and through the DDS website.
• Out of state drivers are subject to the same requirements as Georgia drivers.
• There are no points assessed, just a fine.