Defensive Driving

Georgia Law

If a Georgia driver accumulates 15 points within a 24 month period, the Department of Driver Services will suspend their driving privileges for 6 months. Completion of this 6 hour Defensive Driving Program is required prior to restoration of driving privileges. If a licensed driver accumulates 15 points within 24 months for a second time, within a 5 year period, the Department of Driver Services will suspend their driving privileges for 1 year and, once again, the completion of a 6-hour program is required to reinstate your license. Some judges in the State of Georgia may dismiss or non-process a ticket for a moving violation if the offender completes the 6 hour program.

Additionally, under Georgia law O.C.G.A. 33-9-42, a reduction of not less than 10% in insurance premiums shall be available to licensed drivers 25 years of age or older, provided they have a clean driving record and successfully complete a 6hr defensive driving course.