Georgia Traffic Law



Knowing and understanding Georgia traffic law is a must for all drivers in the state of Georgia. Below is a brief summary of Georgia driving law.

In the state of Georgia, there are three ways by which you may lose your driving privileges:

Cancellation of License

The Department of Motor Vehicle Safety is authorized to cancel your license if you fail to give the required or correct information needed in your application or if you are otherwise ineligible. In accordance with Florida driving law, you may reapply once you satisfy the requirements.

Revocation of License

When your license is revoked for violation of Georgia traffic law, your driving privileges are terminated and withdrawn until the end of the period of time prescribed by the formal action of the Department. At the expiration of the revocation period, you may apply for a new license.

Mandatory Revocation of License

In accordance with Georgia traffic laws, your driver’s license will be revoked in Georgia, or any other state, if you are convicted of one of the following three traffic violations:

  1. For any third conviction, within 5 years, of an offense that requires a mandatory suspension, you will be declared a habitual violator. This is a five-year revocation.


  2. Refusal to submit to a re-examination of driving skills or knowledge of driving rules after receiving notice giving reasonable grounds for such a request.


  3. If there is sufficient evidence that you are incompetent or unfit to drive, due to incapacitation by reason of disease, mental or physical disability, or by alcohol or drug addiction.

Suspension of License

When your license is suspended, your driving privilege is temporarily withdrawn for a specific period of time.

Mandatory Suspension of License

Georgia traffic law stipulates that it is mandatory for the Department to suspend a license for a conviction of any of the following traffic law offenses in Georgia or any other state:

  • Homicide by vehicle.
  • Serious injury by vehicle.
  • A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used.
  • Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer.
  • Fraudulent or fictitious use of, or application for a license.
  • Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident.
  • Racing.
  • Refusal to take a chemical test for intoxication.
  • Operating a motor vehicle with a revoked, canceled, or suspended registration.
  • Driving without insurance.
  • Driving while license is suspended, revoked or canceled.
  • Failure to appear in court or respond to a citation.
  • Any violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act.
  • The accumulation of 15 or more points within 24 months under the point system, including violations committed out-of-state.


Georgia Driving Law Point System

Violations of Georgia traffic law will result in points being assessed to your driving record as shown below:

Violation / Points

  • Reckless Driving - 4 points
  • Unlawful passing school bus - 6 points
  • Improper passing on hill or curve - 4 points
  • Speeding:
    • 15 mph but less than 19 mph - 2 points
    • 19 mph but less than 24 mph - 3 points
    • 24 mph but less than 34 mph - 4 points
    • 34 mph or more - 6 points
  • Disobedience of any traffic-control device or traffic officer - 3 points
  • Possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage while driving - 2 points
  • Failure to adequately secure a load - 2 points
  • All other moving violations - 3 points
  • Child restraint - 1st offense - 1 point
  • Child restraint - 2nd and subsequent offense - 2 points
  • Aggressive driving (a conviction of aggressive driving by a person under 21 years of age will result in a suspension of the driver's license) - 6 points
  • High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane violation - 4th and subsequent offense - 1 point

For more information on Georgia traffic law, please visit the Georgia Department of Driver Services.

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