Points and Points Reduction
Point System
The Georgia Point System ranges from 2 to 6 points. A driver with 15 points in a 24 month period will be suspended.
Points are assessed for each conviction pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-57(c)(1)(A)
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. §40-6-180. No points are assessed against non-residents of Georgia.
| Offense Code | Conviction | Points |
| §40-6-397 | Aggressive Driving | 6 Points |
| §40-6-390 | Reckless Driving | 4 Points |
| §40-6-163 | Unlawful Passing School Bus | 6 Points |
| §40-6-45 | Improper Passing on Hill or Curve | 4 Points |
| §40-6-181 | Speeding: | |
| 15 to 18 mph over speed limit | 2 Points | |
| 19 to 23 mph over speed limit | 3 Points | |
| 24 to 33 mph over speed limit | 4 Points | |
| 34 mph or more over speed limit | 6 Points | |
| §40-6-20 | Failure to Obey Traffic-Control Device | 3 Points |
| §40-6-2 | Failure to Obey Police Officer | 3 Points |
| §40-6-253 | Possessing an Open Container of an Alcoholic Beverage while Driving | 2 Points |
| §40-6-248.1 | Failure to Adequately Secure Load (except fresh farm produce), resulting in an Accident | 2 Points |
| §40-8-76 | Violation of Child Safety Restraint | |
| 1st Offense | 1 Point | |
| 2nd or Subsequent Offense | 2 Points | |
| §40-6-241.1 | Violation of usage of wireless telecommunication device requirements | 1 Point |
| §40-6-241.2 | Operating a Vehicle while Text Messaging | 1 Point |
| §40-6-54 | Improper Use of Designated Travel Lane – 4th and Subsequent Offense | 1 Point |
| All Other Moving Violations | 3 Points | |
Points Reductions
How do I obtain a Points Reduction?
In accordance with O.C.G.A §40-5-86, licensed Georgia residents may request that DDS reduce the number of points assessed against their Georgia driver’s license up to 7 points once every 5 years.
To qualify for a Points Reduction, you must successfully complete a certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course and present the original certificate of completion to the DDS by mail or in person at one of our Customer Service Centers.
If you request a Points Reduction by mail, please mail the original Driver Improvement (defensive driving) certificate of completion to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, P. O. Box 80447, Conyers, Georgia 30013.
A list of certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course can be found at the following link: http://www.dds.ga.gov/DUI/SchoolMatrix.aspx