Any driver that accumulates 15 points or more in any 24 month period will have their driver license suspended. Points assessed for traffic convictions range from 2-6 points as indicated below.
6 - Point Traffic Convictions
Aggressive Driving
Unlawful Passing a School Bus
Speeding - 34 mph or more over the posted speed limit
4 - Point Traffic Convictions
Reckless driving
Improper passing on a hill or curve
Speeding - 24 to 33 mph over the posted speed limit
3 - Point Traffic Convictions
Speeding,19 to 23 miles an hour over the posted speed
Failure to obey a...
Cause
Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) will suspend a license if:
Driver accumulates 15 or more points in a 24 month period; or,
A Driver under 18 years old accumulates 4 points in 12 months; or,
A driver under 18 years old is convicted of a 4 point violation.
Click here for a list of points for traffic violations.
Resolution
A driver's first suspension from points may be lifted immediately upon the completion of an approved defensive driving course. To apply for the suspension lift, a driver must present the defensive driving completion certificate to...