Traffic court reference manual, 2007 / DDS, Georgia Department of Driver Services

Traffic Court Reference Manual
2007
Prepared by the Georgia Department of Driver Services Business Standards Unit
May 31, 2007

To the Judges, Clerks, and Court Administrators of Georgia:
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is pleased to release the 2007 Traffic Court Reference Manual. We hope that you find it useful in your daily operations as a Traffic Court in Georgia.
You may notice some formatting changes in this year's version. It has been consolidated in some sections to provide more concise and quickly referenced information; it has been expanded in other sections to provide the courts with more detail related to important subjects. Please take the time to go through and familiarize yourself with the new layout and information provided. We openly welcome feedback from court personnel, whom we consider to be our business partners, as to the format and content of the manual. It is, after all, designed with you in mind.
DDS is also pleased to announce the release of Version 2 of the Georgia Conviction Processing System (GECPS) in May of 2007. This expanded version of the electronic submission protocol will allow the courts to submit almost all conviction related information electronically. This includes Failure to Appear suspensions for Georgia and non-resident drivers. FTA withdrawals for both can be submitted even after the suspension has become effective. DDS also has two new employees tasked with assisting the courts in converting from paper reporting or GECPS v.1 to the new GECPS v.2. Courts can expect contact from these new outreach specialists in the near future. Please visit our website (below) and click on the Business Partners link to find information related to GECPS, court contact information registration, announcements, the most recently published Reportable Violation List and other useful information. This manual can also be downloaded from that website if you need more copies to have around the office.
While this reference manual has useful information related to reinstatement procedures, DDS strongly encourages court personnel to have defendants/licensees to contact our department directly concerning such matters. Not only does it save the court time explaining all of the steps, but our Call Center Agents have up-to-date information related to the driver's license status and reinstatement procedures (there may be more on their record than they are telling you, or requirements/procedures may have changed). Please have defendants/licensees call DDS at:
Outside Metro Atlanta: 1-866-754-3687 Inside Metro Atlanta: 678-413-8400
As always, DDS employees are available to assist the courts in any way that we can. A contact list has been provided on page 76 of this manual. But please, remember that the contact information on that page is for court personnel only. Members of the general public call us at the numbers above.
We hope you find the manual useful and look forward to seeing you at the conferences and events throughout the year.
www.dds.ga.gov

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Table of Contents
License Classes............................................................................................................................................7 Class A (Commercial or Non-commercial) ..........................................................................................7 Class B (Commercial and Non-commercial).......................................................................................7 Class CP................................................................................................................................................7 Class D Provisional license for Class C vehicles ................................................................................7 Class C (Commercial and Non-commercial) .......................................................................................8 Class M Motorcycles ............................................................................................................................8
License Endorsements - Commercial Only .............................................................................................8 Offenses Reported to DDS ..........................................................................................................................9 Suspensions and Disqualifications Taken by DDS ................................................................................. 17 Reporting Convictions to DDS .................................................................................................................. 19
What convictions must be reported ..................................................................................................... 19 Reporting method ................................................................................................................................. 19
Georgia Electronic Citation Processing System (GECPS)............................................................ 20 First Offender Treatment .......................................................................................................................... 22
Traffic Cases.................................................................................................................................. 22 Drug and Under-21 Alcohol Cases (including Conditional Discharges) ..................................... 22 Appeals ...................................................................................................................................................... 22 Pleas of Nolo contendere ......................................................................................................................... 23 Service of Suspension and Surrender of Driver's Licenses ................................................................... 23 Suspension/Revocation vs. "Period of Suspension/Revocation".......................................................... 24 "Zero-Point" Violations.............................................................................................................................. 25 "Points Reductions" .................................................................................................................................. 25 Court-Ordered Suspensions ..................................................................................................................... 26 Procedures for Changing or Modifying Dispositions ............................................................................... 27 Mandatory Suspensions for Drivers Under 21 Years of Age .................................................................. 28 Driving Under the Influence (under 21 Years of Age) ................................................................. 29 Under 21 Alcohol-Related Offenses (excluding DUI)................................................................... 30 Purchasing an alcoholic beverage by a person under 21 years of age ..................................... 30 Attempting to purchase an alcoholic beverage by a person under 21 years of age ................ 31 Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage by a Person Under 21 Years of Age While Operating a Motor Vehicle................................................................................................................................. 31 Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage by a Person Under 21 Years of Age ............................... 31 Misrepresenting Age or Identity to Obtain Alcohol, or Using False Identification to Purchase Alcohol ........................................................................................................................................... 32 Habitual Violator........................................................................................................................................ 33 Habitual Violator Contributors .............................................................................................................. 33 Probationary Licenses for Habitual Violators .......................................................................................... 34 Offenses Common to Habitual Violators.............................................................................................. 36 Felonies ............................................................................................................................................. 36 Felony Habitual Violator:............................................................................................................... 36 Habitual Impaired Driver............................................................................................................... 36 Probationary License Violation:.................................................................................................... 36 Misdemeanors .................................................................................................................................. 36 Probationary License Violation:.................................................................................................... 36

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Misdemeanor Habitual Violator:................................................................................................... 36 Limited Permits ......................................................................................................................................... 36
Standards for approval ................................................................................................................. 36 Duration of permit......................................................................................................................... 37 Revocation of permit..................................................................................................................... 37 Mandatory Suspensions ........................................................................................................................... 39 Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used ................................................ 39 Fraudulent or Fictitious Use of or Application for a License or ID Card ..................................... 39 Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked, Cancelled, or Suspended Registration ................ 39 Racing on Highways or Streets..................................................................................................... 39 Hit & Run/Leaving the Scene of an Accident .............................................................................. 39 Homicide by Vehicle (2nd Degree)............................................................................................... 40 Using a Motor Vehicle in Fleeing or Attempting to Elude an Officer .......................................... 40 Homicide by Vehicle (1st Degree) ................................................................................................ 40 Serious Injury by Vehicle............................................................................................................... 40 Driving Under the Influence...................................................................................................................... 42 Endangering a Child During the Commission of Driving Under the Influence....................................... 44 Suspensions Pursuant to an Implied Consent Refusal .......................................................................... 45 Administrative License Suspensions ....................................................................................................... 45 Arresting Officers Withdrawing Administrative License Suspension ..................................................... 46 Violations of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act (VGCSA)................................................................. 47 Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Pleas of nolo contendere ................................................ 47 Conditional Discharge under O.C.G.A. 16-13-2(a) ............................................................................ 47 All VGCSA Convictions........................................................................................................................... 48 Gasoline Drive Off ..................................................................................................................................... 50 Driving While Unlicensed .......................................................................................................................... 50 Driving While License Suspended or Revoked........................................................................................ 51 No Insurance ............................................................................................................................................. 51 Points Suspensions................................................................................................................................... 52 Point Schedule ...................................................................................................................................... 52 Violating License Restriction(s) ................................................................................................................ 55 Failure to Appear....................................................................................................................................... 57 Driver's License as Collateral ................................................................................................................... 58 Commercial Driver's Licenses .................................................................................................................. 60 Commercial Motor Vehicle/Commercial Driver's License FAQs................................................. 65 Juvenile Court Procedures........................................................................................................................ 68 Reporting procedures: .......................................................................................................................... 68 Disposition of Delinquent Child............................................................................................................ 69 Under 17 years of age Juvenile Traffic Offenses ............................................................................. 70 School Attendance/Conduct Suspensions.............................................................................................. 72 Miscellaneous Information....................................................................................................................... 73 City or County Ordinances ............................................................................................................ 73 Open Container Law:..................................................................................................................... 73 Completion Certificate from a Drug or Alcohol Course ............................................................... 73 Lost License Affidavit: ................................................................................................................... 73 Implied Consent Suspension:....................................................................................................... 73

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Extension of the 180 Day Permit (DS 1127):.............................................................................. 73 Production of Evidence ................................................................................................................. 73 DDS Forms Used by Courts and Law Enforcement................................................................................. 74 Support of Court Functions ...................................................................................................................... 75

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Notes

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License Classes
The following is an explanation of the various license classes available to Georgia residents. Please note that Georgia has a graduated licensing program for teens. Provided that they meet all of the indicated requirements of the class of license for which they are applying, teenagers can obtain the following licenses at the indicated age:
Age 15 Class CP Age 16 Class D Age 16 Class MP Age 17 Class M Age 18 Class C
Explanation of Classes Class A (Commercial or Non-commercial) - Any combination of vehicles (power unit and trailer)
with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (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. Knowledge and driving skill exams are required. Must be 21 years of age.
Class B (Commercial and Non-commercial) - 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, but not Class A. Knowledge and driving skill exams are required. Must be 21 years of age.
Class CP Available to any person at least 15 years of age if they pass a knowledge test and a
vision examination. Allows the licensee to operate a class C, non-commercial vehicle while there is a licensed driver at least 21 years of age occupying the front seat beside the driver who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle.
Class D Provisional license for Class C vehicles available to 16 year olds if they have held a
class CP license for at least 1 year and 1 day; have not been convicted of any major traffic violations; meet school attendance and behavior requirements (see O.C.G.A. 40-5-22); and have completed a Driver's Education course consisting of classroom and behind-the-wheel training. Teens not wanting to satisfy the Driver's Education requirements may wait until they are 17 years of age to obtain their Class D license; all other requirements must be met. Class D license holders are limited to the following conditions:
cannot operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM during the first six-month period after issuance, cannot operate a motor vehicle with any
passenger who is not a member of the driver's immediate family during the second six-month period after issuance, cannot operate a motor vehicle with more
than one passenger under the age of 21 who is not a member of the driver's immediate family for the remainder of the Class D license period, cannot operate a motor vehicle when more
than three passengers under the age of 21 are not members of the driver's immediate family

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Class C (Commercial and Non-commercial) - Any single vehicle with a GVWR not in excess of
26,000 pounds; or any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a GVWR not in excess of 10,000 pounds; any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a GVWR 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 a placard. Knowledge and driving skill exams may be required upon initial issuance.
Class M Motorcycles. Motorcycles, motor driven cycles, and three-wheeled motorcycles (must be
17 years of age).
Class MP Motorcycle Instructional Permit that allows the rider to operate a motorcycle except after
dark, with passengers, or on expressways/interstates (must be at least 16 years of age and have completed driver's education program described for Class D license; otherwise, must be 17 years of age).
Class AP and BP Allows the licensee to operate either a class A or B vehicle while there is a
person at least 21 years of age who is licensed for the class of vehicle being operated who is occupying the front seat beside the driver who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle.

License Endorsements - Commercial Only

P

Passenger Vehicles (sixteen or more, including driver)

T

Double-/Triple-Trailers

N

Tank Vehicles

H

Hazardous Material Haulers

S

School Bus

X

Combination of N and H

For a list of license restrictions, please see page 55.

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Offenses Reported to DDS
Only those offenses listed below will be processed onto driver history. Any offense indicated as "Submit Only if Commercial Vehicle" will be processed only if "Commercial Vehicle" is "yes" on the Uniform Traffic Citation. Any conviction submitted with an offense not on this list will be returned to the submitting court, unprocessed.

Georgia Legal Code

This list is current as of 5/1/07. Please visit www.dds.ga.gov/business for the most recent list of Reportable
Offenses.
Violation Description

3-3-23A2A 3-3-23A2B 3-3-23A2C
3-3-23A3 3-3-23A5

DDS will not accept the violation code 3-3-23; the specific subparagraphs listed below must be included
PURCHASING ALCOHOL UNDER 21 ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE
POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL BY MINOR --- report only if the possession was while Operating a Motor Vehicle
(driver only - not to include passengers)
MISREPRESENTING AGE TO PURCHASE ALCOHOL USING FALSE ID TO PURCHASE ALCOHOL
The following "Theft by..." offenses should only be reported if the item taken was a vehicle engaged in commercial transportation of cargo or
any appurtenance thereto, or the cargo being transported therein or thereon {see O.C.G.A. 16-8-12(8)}

16-8-2 16-8-3 16-8-4 16-8-5 16-8-6 16-8-7 16-8-8 16-8-9 16-10-20 16-13-2
16-13-2B
16-13-30
16-13-30.1 16-13-30.2 16-13-30.3B1
16-13-30.3B1.1
16-13-30.3D 16-13-30.4
16-13-30.4G2

THEFT BY TAKING THEFT BY DECEPTION THEFT BY CONVERSION THEFT OF SERVICES THEFT OF LOST OR MISPLACED PROPERTY THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY THEFT BY RECEIVING PROPERTY STOLEN IN OTHER STATE THEFT BY BRINGING STOLEN PROPERTY INTO STATE FALSE STATEMENTS POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, < 1 OUNCE --- misdemeanor possession of marijuana only
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, < 1 OUNCE --- misdemeanor possession of marijuana only
ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE --- all felony controlled substance charges, including felony marijuana possession; plea of nolo not accepted, must use 16-13-2 or 16-13-2B for a nolo plea on misdemeanor possession of
marijuana POSSESSION OF NON-CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POSSESSION OF IMITATION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF EPHEDRINE RESTRICTIONS ON COMMERCIAL SALES OF EPHEDRINE
ALTERING EPHEDRINE PRODUCTS EPHEDRINE STORAGE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS EPHEDRINE SALES FOR PURPOSES OF MANUFACTURING

Submit only if Commercial
Vehicle
X X X X X X X X X

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16-13-30.5 16-13-30A

POSSESSING SUBSTNCE TO MANUFACTURE CNTRL SUBSTNCE
ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

16-13-30B

ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

16-13-31

TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

16-13-31.1

ECSTASY TRAFFICKING

16-13-32

TRANSACTIONS OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS TO USE

16-13-32.1

TRANSACTIONS OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS TO GROW

16-13-32.2

POSSESSION OF DRUG RELATED OBJECT

16-13-32.3

USE OF COMMUNICATION FACILITY TO COMMIT FELONY

16-13-32.4

DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONE

16-13-32.5

DRUG-FREE RECREATION/HOUSING PROJECT ZONE

16-13-32.6

DRUG-FREE COMMERCIAL ZONE

16-13-33

CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

16-13-42

UNLAWFULLY DISPENSING PRESCRIPTIONS

16-13-43

UNLAWFULLY DISTRIBUTING PRESCRIPTIONS

16-13-72

ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS --- report only if a juvenile under 16 years of age

16-13-75

ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

32-1-10

COMMERCIAL MISDEMEANOR

X

--- generic commercial violation

32-6-20

EXCEED/VIOLATE SIZE, WEIGHT, PASS/CARGO LIM

X

32-6-22

EXCEED/VIOLATE HEIGHT LIMIT OF VEHICLE/TRUCK

X

32-6-23

EXCEED/VIOLATE WIDTH LIMIT OF VEHICLE/TRUCK

X

32-6-24

EXCEED/VIOLATE SIZE LIMIT OF VEHICLE/TRUCK

X

32-6-28

VIOLATE EXCESS SIZE/WEIGHT PERMIT

X

32-6-30

FAILURE TO WEIGH OR STOP AT WEIGH STATION

X

32-9-4

IMPROPER LANE USAGE

40-2-5

ACQUIRING LIC PLATE TO CONCEAL VEH IDENTITY

X

--- improper use of a license plate

40-2-6

MISSING/DEFACED/OBSCURED LICENSE PLATE

X

40-2-8

EXPIRED OR NO LICENSE PLATE OR DECAL

X

40-2-20

EXPIRED OR NO LICENSE PLATES OR DECAL

X

40-2-31

LICENSE PLATE SPECIFICATIONS

X

40-2-38

EXPIRED OR NO REGISTRATION OR TITLE

X

40-2-41

OBSCURED OR MISSING LICENSE PLATE

X

40-2-44

EXPIRED OR NO LICENSE PLATE OR DECAL

X

40-2-88

EXPIRED OR NO REGISTRATION OR TITLE

X

40-2-90

EXPIRED OR NO LICENSE PLATES OR DECAL

X

40-2-114

UNLAWFUL OPERATION - MOTOR TRUCK

X

--- generic motor truck violation

40-3-90

ALTERED/COUNTERFEIT CERTIFICATE OF TITLE

X

40-4-21

FALSIFICATION OF VIN OR REGISTRATION PLATE

X

40-4-22

POSSESSION OF VEHICLE W/ALTERED VIN

X

40-5-20

DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE - FAILURE TO OBTAIN IN 30

X

DAYS

40-5-20A

DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE - FAILURE TO OBTAIN IN 30

X

DAYS

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40-5-20B

ALLOWING UNLICENSED PERSON TO DRIVE

X

40-5-20C

POSSESSION OF MULTIPLE DRIVERS LICENSES

X

40-5-29

FAILURE TO HAVE LICENSE ON PERSON

X

40-5-29A

FAILURE TO HAVE LICENSE ON PERSON

X

40-5-30

VIOLATING RESTRICTION OF DRIVER LICENSE

--- for medical or equipment requirements to operate a vehicle;

DO not report violations of a Class CP or D license (see 40-5-24)

under this or any other code

40-5-32A

EXPIRED OR NO DRIVERS LICENSE

X

40-5-54A2

MOTOR VEHICLE USED IN FELONY

40-5-58

HABITUAL VIOLATOR --- driving while license revoked HV (felony)

40-5-58C

HABITUAL VIOLATOR MISDEMEANOR --- driving while license revoked HV but after 5 year period (misd.)

40-5-58E

VIOLATE LIMITED LICENSE CONDITIONS --- violating the restrictions of an HV Probationary License

40-5-64

VIOLATE LIMITED LICENSE CONDITIONS --- violating the restrictions of a Limited Permit (not an HVPL)

40-5-65

OPERATING MV W/OTHER LIC WHILE SUSP/REV

40-5-120

IMPROPER USE - DRIVER LICENSE

40-5-121

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE WITHDRAWN

40-5-125

FALSE REPORT/APPLICATION FOR DRIVER LICENS

40-5-142.22E

VIOLATION INVOLVING FATAL ACCIDENT

40-5-143

POSSESS MULTIPLE DRIVER LICENSES

X

40-5-146.B1

DRIVING WITHOUT PROPER CDL

X

40-5-146.B2

VIOLATING OUT OF SERVICE ORDER

X

40-5-149

EXPIRED OR NO DRIVERS LICENSE

X

40-5-149B

FAILURE TO REPORT NAME OR ADDRESS CHANGE

X

40-5-150D

IMPROPER CLASS/ENDORSEMENT

X

40-5-151.G3

VIOLATING OUT OF SERVICE ORDER

X

40-5-151E

VEHICLE USED IN FELONY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

40-5-151F

DRIVING CMV WITHOUT OBTAINING CDL

X

40-5-151J1

IMMINENT HAZARD (FEDERAL DETERMINATION)

40-5-152

COMMERCIAL DRIVING W/MEASURABLE BAC

X

40-6-2

FAILURE TO OBEY POLICE/PEACE OFFICER

40-6-6

EMERGENCY VEHICLE VIOLATION

40-6-10

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE

40-6-10A

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE

40-6-10B

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE

40-6-10C

SHOW/USE IMPROPERLY-INSURANCE CERT

40-6-11

NO PROOF OF INSURANCE - MOTORCYCLE

40-6-14

EQUIPMENT USED IMPROPERLY-EXCESSIVE NOISE

X

40-6-15

OPERATING VEHICLE WITH SUSP/CANC/REV REGISTRATION

40-6-16

IMPROPER PASSING OF EMERGENCY/TOWING/HWY VEHICLE

40-6-17

TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE PREEMPTION EMITTER VIOLAT.

40-6-20

FAILURE TO OBEY SIGNS OR CONTROL DEVICES

40-6-21

FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC SIGNAL OR LIGHT

40-6-23

FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC SIGN

40-6-24

LANE DIRECTION VIOLATION

40-6-26A

TAMPERING WITH TRAFFIC SIGNS OR SIGNALS

X

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40-6-26B 40-6-40 40-6-40A 40-6-40B 40-6-40C 40-6-40D 40-6-41 40-6-42 40-6-43 40-6-43A 40-6-43B 40-6-44 40-6-45A1 40-6-45A2
40-6-45A3
40-6-46 40-6-46A 40-6-46B 40-6-47 40-6-48 40-6-49 40-6-49A 40-6-49B 40-6-49C 40-6-50 40-6-50B 40-6-51 40-6-52 40-6-52B 40-6-52C 40-6-52D 40-6-53 40-6-54 40-6-70 40-6-71 40-6-72 40-6-72B 40-6-72C 40-6-73 40-6-74 40-6-74A 40-6-74B 40-6-75 40-6-76 40-6-91A 40-6-91D

OPERATE VEHICLE WHERE PROHIBITED OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC/FTY ROW
DRIVING WRONG SIDE OF UNDIVIDED STREET OBSTRUCTING FLOW OF TRAFFIC LANE VIOLATION OBSTRUCTING/IMPEDING TRAFFIC WRONG SIDE OF ROAD IMPROPER PASSING IMPROPER PASSING ON RIGHT IMPROPER PASSING ON RIGHT IMPROPER PASSING ON RIGHT
PASSING WITH INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE IMPROPER PASSING ON HILL/CURVE
IMPROPER PASSING IN NO PASSING ZONE --- improper passing in intersection or RR Grade
IMPROPER PASSING IN NO PASSING ZONE --- improper passing near bridge or tunnel
IMPROPER PASSING IN NO PASSING ZONE IMPROPER PASSING IN NO PASSING ZONE
IMPROPER PASSING WRONG WAY ON ONE-WAY STREET IMPROPER/ERRATIC LANE CHANGE
FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY IN CONVOY FAILURE TO KEEP IN PROPER LANE FAILURE TO KEEP IN PROPER LANE FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC SIGN FAILURE TO KEEP IN PROPER LANE --- trucks using wrong lane DRIVING IN LEFT LANE OF 3+ LANES (big trucks) DRIVING IN LEFT LANE OF 2 LANES --- (big trucks) FAILURE TO KEEP IN PROPER LANE FAILURE TO KEEP IN PROPER LANE --- bus or motorcoach
IMPROPER LANE USAGE FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO VEHICLE
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY, TURNING FAILURE TO OBEY STOP SIGN FAILURE TO OBEY STOP SIGN FAILURE TO OBEY YIELD SIGN
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO VEHICLE FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO EMERGENCY VEH FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO EMERGENCY VEH
UNSAFE OPERATION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE FAILURE TO OBEY CONSTRUCTION MARKERS FAILURE TO YIELD TO FUNERAL PROCESSION FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY AT CROSSWALK FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO PEDESTRIAN
--- passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian

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40-6-93

FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO PEDESTRIAN --- failure to exercise due care with pedestrians

40-6-94

FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO PEDESTRIAN --- failure to yield right of way to a blind pedestrian

40-6-98

FAILURE TO OBEY SAFETY ZONE

40-6-120

IMPROPER TURN

40-6-120A1

IMPROPER RIGHT TURN

40-6-120A2

IMPROPER LEFT TURN

40-6-120B

IMPROPER TURN

40-6-121

MAKING IMPROPER U TURN

40-6-122

IMPROPER STARTING

X

40-6-123

FAILURE TO SIGNAL LANE CHANGE OR TURN

40-6-123A

IMPROPER/ERRATIC LANE CHANGE

40-6-123B

GIVING WRONG SIGNAL

40-6-123C

IMPROPER STOPPING

40-6-123D

IMPROPER SIGNAL

40-6-124

FAILURE TO SIGNAL/IMPROPER SIGNAL

40-6-125

IMPROPER USE OF HAND SIGNAL

40-6-126

CENTER LANE VIOLATION

40-6-140

FAILURE TO OBEY RR CROSSING RESTRICTIONS

40-6-140A

FAILURE TO OBEY RR GRADE CROSSING RESTRICTIONS

40-6-140B

FAILURE TO OBEY RR CROSSING RESTRICTIONS --- driving around or over a RR barrier

40-6-140C

FAILURE TO SLOW FOR RR GRADE CROSSING

40-6-140D DRIVING OVER RR CROSSING WHEN TRAIN APPROACHING

40-6-140E

DRIVING OVER RR CROSSING W/OUT SUFFICIENT SPACE

40-6-140F

DRIVING OVER RR XING W/OUT SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE

40-6-141

FAILURE TO OBEY RR GATES/SIGNS/SIGNALS

40-6-142

FAILURE TO STOP AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING

40-6-142A

DISREGARDING SIGNS OR CONTROL DEVICES/RR

40-6-143

MOVING HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT RR GRADE CROSSING

40-6-144

EMERGING FROM ALLEY, DRIVEWAY, OR BUILDING

40-6-160 SCHOOL BUS SPEEDING (must report actual and posted speed)

40-6-161

OPERATING SCHOOL BUS WITHOUT USING HEADLIGHTS

40-6-162

FAILURE TO USE VISUAL SIGNALS, BY SCHOOL BUS

40-6-163

PASSING SCHOOL BUS -LOADING/UNLOADING

40-6-164

FAILURE OF SCHOOL BUS TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY

40-6-165

FAILURE OF SCHOOL BUS TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY

40-6-180

TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS/PRIMA FACIE SPEED

X

40-6-181

SPEEDING (must report actual and posted speed) report all offenses for non-GA license holders; do not report for GA license holders if speed is less than 15 mph above the limit UNLESS
operating a commercial motor vehicle

40-6-184 40-6-186 40-6-188

SPEED LESS THAN MINIMUM
RACING
CONSTRUCTION SITE SPEED VIOLATION (must report actual and posted speed) --- report all offenses for non-GA license holders; do not report for GA license holders if speed is less than 15 mph above
the limit UNLESS operating a commercial motor vehicle

40-6-201

PARKING VIOLATION

X

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40-6-203

ILLEGAL STOP/STAND/PARK WHERE PROHIBITED

X

40-6-205

OBSTRUCTING INTERSECTION

40-6-226

VIOLATION OF HANDICAP PARKING

X

40-6-240

IMPROPER BACKING

40-6-241

FAILURE TO EXERCISE DUE CARE

40-6-242

DRIVER'S VIEW OBSTRUCTED

40-6-243

OPENING DOOR INTO TRAFFIC

40-6-244

UNSAFE OPERATION OF VEHICLE

40-6-245

IMPROPER DRIVING - CANYON/MOUNTAIN/HIGHWAY

40-6-246

COASTING PROHIBITED

40-6-247

FOLLOWING EMERGENCY VEHICLE

40-6-248

IMPROPER LANE/LOC ON FIRE HOSE

40-6-248.1

FAILURE TO SECURE LOAD --- resulting in littering

X

40-6-249

LITTERING FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE

X

40-6-250

USE OF EQUIPMENT PROHIBITED BY LAW

40-6-251

IMPROPER STARTING

40-6-252

PARKING VIOLATION

40-6-253

POSSESSION OF OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINER --- by driver only, do not report if defendant was a passenger

40-6-253.1

TRANSPORTATION OF ETIOLOGIC AGENT

40-6-254

FAILURE TO SECURE LOAD --- resulting in safety hazard

40-6-255

NOT PAYING FOR GASOLINE

40-6-270

HIT AND RUN-FAILURE TO STOP AND RENDER AID

40-6-271

STRIKING UNATTENDED VEHICLE

40-6-272

FAIL TO RPT STRIKING FIXED OBJECT

40-6-273

FAILURE TO REPORT ACCIDENT

40-6-275

FAILURE TO REMOVE ACCIDENT VEHICLE

X

40-6-311

UNSAFE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE

40-6-312

UNSAFE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE --- motorcycle lane violation

40-6-312A

UNSAFE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE --- another vehicle depriving a motorcycle of a full lane

40-6-312B

UNSAFE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE --- motorcycle passing another vehicle in the same lane

40-6-312C

UNSAFE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE --- motorcycle driving between lanes

40-6-312D

UNSAFE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE --- more than 2 motorcycles abreast in a lane

40-6-312E

UNSAFE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE --- motorcycle headlights/taillights not illuminated

40-6-313

CLINGING TO OTHER VEHICLE

40-6-314A

UNSAFE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE --- motorcycle footrest violation

40-6-314B

UNSAFE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE --- motorcycle handlebars violations

40-6-315A

MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT NOT USED PROPERLY --- motorcycle headgear not used properly

40-6-315B

MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT NOT USED PROPERLY --- motorcycle windshield/eye protection violation

40-6-331

MOTORIZED CART VIOLATION

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40-6-352

SAFETY EQUIPMENT NOT USED PROPERLY

40-6-390 40-6-390A

RECKLESS DRIVING RECKLESS DRIVING

40-6-391 40-6-391A

DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE DRUGS/ALCOHOL DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE DRUGS/ALCOHOL

40-6-391A1 40-6-391A2

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE/ALCOHOL DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE/DRUGS

40-6-391A3 40-6-391A4 40-6-391A5

DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE - INHALANTS DUI - DRUGS AND ALCOHOL COMBINED
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - ALCOHOL --- DUI Alcohol - per se

40-6-391A6

DUI - MARIJUANA

40-6-391I

COMMERCIAL DRIVING IMPAIRED

X

40-6-391K1

DUI --- under the age of 21 --- if over 21 on date of disposition, must report as a regular DUI --
see O.C.G.A. 40-5-57.1(d)

40-6-391L

DUI CHILD ENDANGERMENT

40-6-393.1A 40-6-393.1B

VEHICULAR FETICIDE - 1ST DEGREE VEHICULAR FETICIDE - 2ND DEGREE

40-6-393A 40-6-393B

VEHICULAR HOMICIDE - 1ST DEGREE VEHICULAR HOMICIDE - 2ND DEGREE

40-6-393C 40-6-394

VEHICULAR HOMICIDE - 1ST DEGREE SERIOUS INJURY BY VEHICLE

40-6-395 40-6-395A

FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE

40-6-395B5A 40-6-397

FELONY FLEEING POLICE OR ROADBLOCK AGGRESSIVE DRIVING

40-8-1

DRIVING WITH NO OR WITHOUT LIGHTS

X

40-8-2

ALL PARTS MUST BE SAFELY MAINTAINED

X

--- vehicle equipment violation

40-8-3

LOAD DRAGGING ON HIGHWAY

X

40-8-4

REQUIRED EMBLEM NOT USED

X

40-8-5

TAMPERING WITH ODOMETER

X

40-8-6

ALTERED SUSPENSION

X

40-8-6.1

TAMPERING WITH ODOMETER

X

40-8-7

UNSAFE VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT

X

40-8-8

DEFECTIVE OR MISSING SPEEDOMETER

X

40-8-9

NAME REQUIREMENTS NOT PROPERLY DISPLAYED

X

40-8-10

USE OF NITROUS OXIDE IN PASSENGER CAR

X

40-8-20

OPERATING W/OUT LIGHTS REQUIRED BY LAW

X

40-8-21

DEFECTIVE OR NO LIGHTS

X

40-8-22

DEFECTIVE OR NO HEADLIGHTS

X

40-8-22B

DEFECTIVE OR NO HEADLIGHTS

X

40-8-23

DEFECTIVE OR NO TAILLIGHTS

X

40-8-24

DEFECTIVE OR NO REFLECTORS

X

40-8-25

BRAKE LIGHT/TURN SIGNAL VIOLATION

X

40-8-26

BRAKE LIGHT/TURN SIGNAL VIOLATION

X

40-8-27

NO WARNING FOR PROJECTING LOAD

X

40-8-28

FAILURE TO DIM LIGHTS WHEN PARKED

X

40-8-28D

FAILURE TO DIM LIGHTS WHEN PARKED

X

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40-8-29

AUXILLIARY LIGHT VIOLATION

X

40-8-30

LIGHT VIOLATION

X

40-8-31

FAILURE TO DIM LIGHTS

X

40-8-32

AMBER LIGHT VIOLATION

X

40-8-33

AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE LIGHT VIOLATION

X

40-8-34

LIGHT VIOLATION

X

40-8-35

LOW SPEED VEHICLE LIGHT VIOLATION

X

40-8-50

DEFECTIVE OR INSUFFICIENT BRAKES

X

40-8-51

DEFECTIVE BRAKES

X

40-8-52

PARKING BRAKE VIOLATION

X

40-8-53

BRAKE VIOLATION

X

40-8-54

DEFECTIVE BRAKES

X

40-8-70

WARNING DEVICE VIOLATION

X

40-8-71

EXHAUST SYSTEM VIOLATION

X

40-8-72

REAR VIEW OBSTRUCTION

X

40-8-73

WINDOW, WINDSHIELD, OR WIPER VIOLATION

X

40-8-73.1

WINDOW TINT VIOLATION

X

40-8-74

DEFECTIVE TIRES

X

40-8-75

MUD FLAP VIOLATION

X

40-8-76

CHILD OR YOUTH RESTRAINT NOT USED PROPERLY

40-8-76.1

SEAT BELT VIOLATION

40-8-79

UNSECURED PASSENGERS IN OPEN AREA/VEHICLE

X

40-8-90

USE OF LIGHTS/SIREN PROHIBITED

X

40-8-92

USE OF LIGHTS/SIREN PROHIBITED

X

40-8-96

EMERGENCY VEHICLE VIOLATION

X

40-8-110

SCHOOL BUS MARKING VIOLATION

X

40-8-111

SCHOOL BUS EQUIPMENT VIOLATION

X

40-8-112

SCHOOL BUS SPECIFICATION VIOLATION

X

40-8-115

SCHOOL BUS MARKING VIOLATION

X

40-8-116

SCHOOL BUS MARKING VIOLATION

X

40-8-130

EMISSION VIOLATION

X

40-8-181

EXHAUST SYSTEM USED IMPROPERLY/OBSTRUCTED

X

40-8-182

EMISSION VIOLATION

X

40-8-183

EMISSION VIOLATION

X

42-8-117

INTERLOCK PROBATION VIOLATION

46-7-3

FAILURE TO OBEY MOTOR CARRIER RULES/REGS

X

--- operating a motor carrier without a valid certificate

46-7-15

FAILURE TO OBEY MOTOR CARRIER RULES/REGS

X

--- failure to register a motor carrier

46-7-16

FAILURE TO OBEY MOTOR CARRIER RULES/REGS

X

--- failure to register an interstate commerce carrier

46-7-27

FAILURE TO OBEY MOTOR CARRIER RULES/REGS

X

--- failure to obey motor carrier rules and regulations (generic)

46-7-38

FAILURE TO OBEY MOTOR CARRIER RULES/REGS

X

--- failure to obey rates regulations

46-7-39

FAILURE TO OBEY MOTOR CARRIER RULES/REGS

X

--- failure to obey motor carrier rules and regulations (generic)

46-11-4

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS VIOLATION

X

48-2-31

EXPIRED OR NO REGISTRATION OR TITLE

X

48-8-9

EXPIRED OR NO REGISTRATION OR TITLE

X

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48-9-38

EXPIRED OR NO REGISTRATION OR TITLE

X

48-9-39

EXPIRED OR NO REGISTRATION OR TITLE

X

Suspensions and Disqualifications Taken by DDS

Convictions The following is a list of offenses for which DDS will suspend the license or driving privileges, upon being informed of a conviction by a court (suspension authority indicated in parentheses):

40-6-393 40-6-270 $40-6-394 $40-6-393.1 40-5-120
40-5-125
40-6-15
40-6-186 40-6-395
40-6-391 40-6-255 40-6-10 40-5-121

Homicide by Vehicle (1st and 2nd Degree) (40-5-54, 40-5-63) Hit and Run or Leaving the Scene of an Accident (40-5-54, 40-5-63) Serious Injury by Vehicle (40-5-54) Feticide by Vehicle (1st Degree) (40-5-54) Fraudulent or Fictitious Use of or application for a license or ID card (40-5-54,
40-5-63) Fraudulent or Fictitious Use of or application for a license or ID card (40-5-54,
40-5-63) Operating a motor vehicle with a revoked, cancelled, or suspended registration
(40-5-54, 40-5-63) Racing on Highways or Streets (40-5-54, 40-5-63) Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer (40-5-54, 40-
5-63) Driving under the Influence (40-5-63) Failure to Pay for Gasoline (40-5-57.2) Failure to Show Proof of Insurance (40-5-70) Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (40-5-121)

Any violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act (Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated) (40-5-75)
Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used (40-5-54, 40-5-63) Any moving violation conviction while driving with limited permit (40-5-64)

For persons under the age of 21, any of the above convictions AND: 3-3-23(a)(2) Purchasing an alcoholic beverage by a person under 21 years of age (40-5-57.1) 3-3-23(a)(3) Misrepresenting age for the purpose of illegally obtaining an alcoholic beverage
(40-5-57.1) 3-3-23(a)(5) Misrepresenting identity or using false identification for the purpose of
purchasing or obtaining any alcoholic beverage (40-5-57.1)

For persons under the age of 21 who are Georgia residents, any of the above convictions AND: 40-6-390 Reckless Driving (40-5-57.1) 40-6-397 Aggressive Driving (40-5-57.1) 40-6-45(a)(1) Improper Passing on a hill or curve (40-5-57.1) 40-6-163 Unlawful passing of a school bus (40-5-57.1)

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40-6-181 Exceeding the speed limit by 24 mph or more (40-5-57.1)
Administrative License Suspensions/Revocations Refusal to submit to a test to determine the driver's alcohol concentration (40-5-67.1) Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level requires suspension (40-5-67.1) Georgia residents who have accumulated at least 15 points in any consecutive 24-month period
(40-5-57) Failure to Respond to Citation (40-5-56) Noncompliance with Child Support Order (40-5-54.1) Habitual Violator (40-5-58) Violating conditions of limited permit (40-5-64)
Disqualification of Commercial Driving Privileges See CDL Section for more details In addition to the above suspensions, commercial driving privileges will be disqualified pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-151 for: Any offense listed in O.C.G.A. 40-5-54 Conviction of any violation of code sections 16-8-2 through 16-8-9 if the property that was the
subject of the theft was a vehicle engaged in commercial transportation, any appurtenance thereto, or any cargo contained therein or thereon Failure to weigh Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Refusal to submit to a test to determine the driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) Using a CMV in the commission of a felony Commission of multiple serious traffic violations Violations of out-of-service orders Falsification of information on CDL application and/or supporting documents Notification from FMCSA of imminent hazard

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Reporting Convictions to DDS
What convictions must be reported
O.C.G.A. 40-5-53(b): "(b) Every court in each county of this state having jurisdiction over offenses committed under this chapter and Chapter 6 of this title or any other law of this state or ordinance adopted by a local authority regulating the operation of motor vehicles on highways shall forward to DDS, within ten days after the conviction of any person in such court for a violation of any such law other than regulations governing speeding in a noncommercial motor vehicle for which no points are assigned under Code Section 40-5-57, standing, or parking, a uniform citation form authorized by Article 1 of Chapter 13 of this title..."
If a conviction for a "non-traffic" offense will generate a suspension of a driver's license or privilege to drive pursuant to Georgia law, it must be reported to DDS. See Salomon v. Earp, 190 Ga. App. 405 (1989). This specifically includes violations of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act (see O.C.G.A. 40-5-75; Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16).
Report only the final disposition If reporting electronically, only report the violations for which the defendant ultimately plead guilty, plead nolo contendere (when applicable), or was convicted. For example, if a charge of Driving Under the Influence was reduced to Reckless Driving, report only the Reckless Driving. If reporting via the Uniform Traffic Citations, any change to the original charge should be noted under "Disposition and Sentence" on the reverse side of the citation. This notation should reflect the new charge and code section for which the defendant was convicted. Also, please draw a single line through the original charge and code section on the face of the citation and place the new charge and code section directly above the old one. Place your initials next to any changes.
Reporting method
O.C.G.A. 40-5-53(b) continued: "...Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, in satisfaction of the reporting requirement of this subsection, the courts of this state shall transmit the information contained on the uniform citation form by electronic means, using the electronic reporting method approved by the department (emphasis added). The department shall pay to the clerk of the court forwarding the required report 40 for each report transmitted electronically in a timely manner as required in this subsection; and notwithstanding any general or local law to the contrary, the clerk shall pay such fees over to the general fund of the city or county operating the court. Where a court has not implemented transmittal by electronic means, the commissioner may require such court or courts to submit by electronic means no later than a future date to be determined by the commissioner."

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Georgia Electronic Citation Processing System (GECPS)
Federal Regulations (49 C.F.R. 350, et seq.) require that by September 30, 2008, all states must process any conviction related to commercial driver's licenses, commercial motor vehicles, and the transportation of hazardous materials that impacts driving privileges onto the driving history of a licensee within 10 days of final disposition. For out of state residents, the State of Conviction must notify the State of Record within 10 days of final disposition. This requirement cannot be met using paper reporting methods. In an effort to meet this requirement and not jeopardize Federal highway funds, the Georgia Electronic Conviction Processing System (GECPS) was developed, allowing courts to report certain offenses electronically.
In May of 2007, DDS released Version 2 of the Georgia Electronic Conviction Processing System (GECPS). GECPS 2 is an improvement over the original version and will eliminate almost all paper reporting to DDS by the courts. GECPS 2 allows courts to transmit the following in a standard electronic format:
Convictions of traffic offenses from the Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC) Convictions of certain drug offenses (those normally reported on the DS-1242) Juvenile offenses and court-ordered suspension (those normally reported on the DS-1137) Zero-Point Orders pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-57(c)(1)(c) Failure to appear Suspensions (for Georgia and out-of-state residents) Failure to appear Releases (both before and after the suspension becomes effective)
Courts that begin transmitting convictions electronically should not send the same convictions via the GECPS protocol and paper reporting methods unless directed to by DDS personnel during the structured testing phase. Should an `electronic' court be required to send a conviction or withdrawal in by paper, the UTC/form must be accompanied by the DS-315R cover letter, notifying DDS that the document enclosed is an exception to the court's usual practice of electronically submitting convictions. This cover letter is not required when mailing licenses, notice of suspension forms, and certain other non-conviction-reporting documents.
DDS urges each court to register their contact information and download a current copy of the User Implementation Guide. After you register, a representative from DDS will contact you to provide additional instructions and information. DDS does not provide the front-end data entry software necessary to transmit convictions electronically. However, DDS can provide the court with a list of vendors who do offer this capability, along with integrated case management software and other services.
Courts can register their contact information, sign up for GECPS, or obtain a copy the Georgia GECPS Implementation Guide can be obtained in PDF format from the following website: https://online.dds.ga.gov/gecps/guide.aspx
Please check our web page frequently for updates to this guide and other important information related to court functions.
Seized driver's licenses, notice of suspension/revocation forms, and certain other documents must still be mailed to DDS even if the court transmits the conviction/withdrawal electronically. When mailing documents, please do not use staples to attach papers; paper clips are preferable.

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All documents being mailed to the Georgia Department of Driver Services by the courts should be sent to:
Georgia Department of Driver Services Customer Service, Licensing and Records Division P.O. Box 80447 Conyers, GA 30013

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First Offender Treatment
O.C.G.A. 42-8-60, et seq.; 16-13-2; 3-3-23.1
Traffic Cases
First Offender status granted in cases related to the operation of a motor vehicle will not prohibit the Department of Driver Services from taking administrative actions required by law. See Salomon v. Earp, 190 Ga. App. 405, 379 S.E.2d 217; 1989 and O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(f).
If a traffic offense is reported to DDS that mandates the suspension of the driver's license or privilege, and the defendant has been granted "First Offender" status, the driver's license will still be suspended or revoked as required by law.
Please note that O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(f) specifically prohibits first offender status for persons charged with Driving Under the Influence.
Drug and Under-21 Alcohol Cases (including Conditional Discharges)
Courts should NOT report drug or under-21 alcohol cases in which first offender status (or conditional discharge) is granted unless:
the court is suspending the defendant's license as a condition of probation the defendant fails to complete the terms of probation (that is, he or she `violates') the drug charge is related to a conviction under O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), or
(a)(6) (DUI drugs).
Appeals
O.C.G.A. 40-13-33
Any challenge to a misdemeanor conviction of any of the traffic laws of this state or the traffic laws of any county or municipal government which may be brought pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 9 must be filed within 180 days of the date the conviction becomes final.
Failure to file the challenge within the time prescribed in this Code section shall divest the court of jurisdiction.
A notice of appeal will not, in any way, limit the administrative actions of DDS. If the defendant appeals a conviction, the conviction must still be reported to DDS within 10 days of the disposition. See Wells v. State, 212 Ga. App. 15, 440 S.E.2d 692 (1994). If the conviction is overturned on appeal, DDS will amend the defendant's driving record appropriately.

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Pleas of Nolo contendere
Courts should note that in many places in this document pleas of nolo contendere are discussed. In these instances, the text may indicate `Yes' or `Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction.' This should not be construed to indicate that the court cannot, or should not, accept a plea of nolo contendere to a particular charge. This document simply indicates how the plea will be treated by DDS for the purposes of taking administrative actions against the driving privileges of the licensee. It is incumbent upon the court to determine in which cases it can or cannot, or will or will not, accept a plea of nolo contendere.
Moving traffic violations are defined in O.C.G.A. 40-5-57(c)(1)(A) and DDS Agency Rule 375-3-3-.01 (see page 52). DDS will accept one plea of nolo contendere for a moving traffic violation in any five year period without assigning points to the driving record. Subsequent pleas of nolo contendere will result in the assessment of points against the driving record, even for a different offense. For example, if a defendant pleads nolo for improper turning and does not have any previous nolo pleas for a moving violation in the past five years, DDS will record the violation onto the driving record without assessing points. If, one year later, the same defendant pleads nolo for failure to maintain lane, DDS will record the violation onto the driving record and will assess points. This process does not impact the treatment of pleas of nolo contendere for an offense for which DDS will suspend the license.
Service of Suspension and Surrender of Driver's Licenses
Service of Suspension shall be provided by the court to those defendants whose conviction(s) will generate a mandatory suspension or revocation. See O.C.G.A. 40-5-54(b) and the suspension list on page 17.
If the defendant is unable to surrender his or her driver's license to the court on the date of disposition, the court should complete a Lost License Affidavit (DS-250A form) and submit the affidavit in lieu of the defendant's driver's license.
When the defendant is served on a DS-1190 for anything other than Habitual Violator (For Habitual Violator use DS-1189 or DS-1030 forms), the driver's license or Lost License Affidavit (DS-250A) should be attached along with the notice of service. Only the notice of service and license should be mailed if the court is reporting the conviction electronically via the GECPS process. Please do not use staples when attaching documents to each other (paper clips are preferred).
Your assistance in providing this service will guarantee that each person whose license has been suspended or revoked will be immediately aware of his or her inability to operate a vehicle thereafter. This service form noting the surrender date of the license allows DDS to assign a surrender date for the suspended driver. And, it's the law! See O.C.G.A. 40-5-54(b). Please serve them!

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Suspension/Revocation vs. "Period of Suspension/Revocation"
If a defendant is convicted of an offense for which Georgia law mandates the suspension or revocation of the driver's license or privilege to drive by operation of law, the actual suspension of the license and/or privilege to drive becomes effective at the time of the conviction/disposition. However, for purposes of reinstatement, the following conditions apply:
For all dispositions prior to July 1, 2004 For the purpose of making any determination under O.C.G.A. 40-5-61 relating to the return of revoked or suspended licenses to drivers, no period of revocation or suspension shall begin until the license is surrendered to DDS or a court of competent jurisdiction, whichever date shall first occur. If the license is lost, or for any other reason surrender to DDS is impossible, the period of revocation or suspension may begin on the date of the DS-250A setting forth the date and reason for such impossibility. If neither license is surrendered nor the DS-250A submitted, DDS may consider the day after the expiration of the most recently issued license as the surrender date.
For all dispositions on or after July 1, 2004 - O.C.G.A. 40-5-61(e)
Whichever of the following three events occurs first will determine what the "period of suspension/revocation" shall be:
DISPOSITION DATE if the most recently issued license was surrendered to the court, or a DS-250A Lost License Affidavit was completed, at the time of disposition.
SURRENDER DATE of the license after disposition but prior to DDS processing the conviction. This date will be used if the most recently issued license is surrendered to the court or DDS, or the licensee completes a DS-250A Lost License Affidavit and gives it to the court or DDS, prior to DDS processing the conviction onto the record.
PROCESS DATE of the citation or conviction by DDS. In this event, the defendant did not surrender their most recently issued license and did not submit a lost license affidavit to the court on the date of the disposition or to DDS thereafter.

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"Zero-Point" Violations
O.C.G.A. 40-5-57(c)(1)(c)
A "Zero-Point Order" is a transaction between the court and the licensee that is reported to DDS.
The court may order a defendant to attend a driver improvement clinic approved by DDS for any points-bearing violation. The court may also accept a defendant's original certificate of completion from a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course after the issuance of a citation. If the court orders or accepts a certificate of completion, the fine shall be reduced by 20%. The disposition and court order shall be reported to DDS, by INDICATING ON THE ORDER OR ON THE CITATION THAT YOU ARE MAKING A "ZERO POINT" REQUEST FOR THE VIOLATION. For convictions reported electronically, there is a way to indicate that a Zero-Point order applies. Vendors will show court personnel how to do this (usually a check box on the data entry screen). Courts DO NOT need to mail the certificate of completion to DDS, but should verify that the date of completion is after the date of violation.
The disposition will still post on the driver's record. However, no points will be assessed for the violation. This procedure may be used once every 5 years measured from date of arrest to date of arrest, in accordance with O.C.G.A. 40-5-57(c)(1)(c).
Zero-Point orders should not be submitted for Out-of-State drivers. DDS does not assign points to the license of an out-of-state driver and cannot guarantee that the State of Record will honor the order or take the same actions based on it.. The defendant should contact the licensing authority of their home state to determine what action, if any, it will take upon the submission of a Defensive Driving Course certificate of completion. DDS will not forward a certificate or indication of the zero-point order to the State of Record.
"Points Reductions"
O.C.G.A. 40-5-86
A "Points Reduction" is a transaction between a licensee and DDS.
O.C.G.A. 40-5-86: "Upon the accumulation of points pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-57, the total number of points accumulated by any driver shall be reduced by seven points, but to not less than zero points, upon the satisfactory completion by such driver of a DDS approved defensive driving course and the submission of such certificate by such driver to the department. The provisions of this Code section shall be available one time only to each driver in any five-year period."
A Points Reduction can be granted within the same 5 year period as a Zero-Point Order. However, once an individual's driver's license has been suspended based on the assessment of points, the suspension will not be stayed or amended if the person applies for a "point reduction" under O.C.G.A. 40-5-86.

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Court-Ordered Suspensions
If the court wishes to suspend the driver's license as a condition of probation, the driver's license (or the DS-250A Lost License Affidavit) should accompany the citation and the notice of suspension form (DS-1190) if submitted by mail. Please note that a court suspension of a driver's license other than that which is mandated by statute must contain the following phrase:
"As a condition of probation, the driver's license is suspended for a period of _________." (Fill in the blank with the length of time you wish to suspend the license)."
This suspension will become effective on the date of disposition, in addition to any other suspension(s) generated by DDS.
If the court reports electronically, vendors should provide a `check-box' or other method of reporting a court-ordered suspension and the duration (please contact your vendor for more information). The court should then mail the license and the notice of suspension form (DS-1190) to DDS, but SHOULD NOT mail the citation/conviction form or order.
If the court wishes to suspend the driver's license beyond the time which is required by law, the court must indicate a specific duration or end date. Because the suspension is part of probation, it must not be ordered for any period longer than that which the defendant will be on probation. See Brock v. State, 165 Ga. App. 150, 299 S.E.2d 71 (1983).

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Procedures for Changing or Modifying Dispositions
O.C.G.A. 40-13-32 and O.C.G.A. 40-13-33 will be strictly enforced Any change the court desires can be made within 90 days after disposition. The court has two options for submitting this request:
A request in writing on official court letterhead. The letter should list the defendant's name, date of birth, driver's license number (if available), court case number, citation number (if available), the original charge(s), and the amended charge(s). Court forms or orders will not be accepted in lieu of the request on official court letterhead.
OR DS-1195 Court Correction Form
If a change is requested after 90 days and before 180 days from the date of the disposition, the procedures outlined in O.C.G.A. 40-13-32 must be followed. The court has two options for submitting this request:
A request in writing on official court letterhead, listing all of the defendant's information mentioned above; AND
Proof of the following: A motion to change or modify the sentence or judgment must be made by the defendant to the court rendering the judgment within 180 days from the date of disposition. Notice, including a copy of the motion and rule nisi, must be given to the prosecuting official who brought the original charge(s) at least ten (10) days prior to the motion hearing. A hearing must be held with opportunity for the State to be heard.
OR DS-1195 Court Correction Form
If the change is requested 180 days or later after the conviction date, the court is divest of jurisdiction pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-13-33, and the record WILL NOT be changed. However, if the records of DDS do not reflect the correct judgment rendered at the time of the original disposition due to a clerical error, no time limits apply and any changes necessary to reflect the true and accurate judgment at the time of disposition can be made. The court has two option for submitting this request:
A request in writing on official court letterhead listing all of the defendant's information mentioned above
OR DS-1195 Court Correction Form
Note: The DS-1195 Court Correction Form is not printed and mailed to the courts like the other forms that DDS provides. It can be sent to the courts electronically or by fax. Please contact any person listed in the back of this manual and they can provide you with a copy. Soft copies are also available, allowing the court to complete the form on the computer and print it out to sign, certify, and fax to DDS.

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Mandatory Suspensions for Drivers Under 21 Years of Age
O.C.G.A. 40-5-57.1 The offenses covered in this section have a different effect when committed by those defendants who are under 21 years of age at the time of conviction. These offenses are:
Hit and run or Leaving the scene of an accident, O.C.G.A. 40-6-270 (also HV contributor) Racing on highways or streets, O.C.G.A. 40-6-186 (also HV contributor) Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, O.C.G.A. 40-6-395 (also HV
Contributor) Reckless driving, O.C.G.A. 40-6-390 Any offense for which four or more points are assessable under O.C.G.A. 40-5-57 (c); Improper passing on a hill or a curve, O.C.G.A. 40-6-45 (a) (1) Unlawful passing of a school bus, O.C.G.A. 40-6-163 Exceeding the speed limit by 24 mph or more, O.C.G.A. 40-6-181 Aggressive driving, O.C.G.A. 40-6-397 Purchasing an alcoholic beverage, O.C.G.A. 3-3-23 (a) (2) Misrepresenting age for purpose of illegally obtaining any alcoholic beverage, O.C.G.A. 3-3-23
(a) (3) Misrepresenting identity or using false identification for purpose of purchasing or obtaining
any alcoholic beverage, O.C.G.A. 3-3-23 (a) (5) Driving Under the Influence, O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 Accumulation of 4 or more points in any 12 month period by a person under the age of 18
Note: Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-57.1(d), a suspension shall be imposed based on the person's age on the date of the conviction giving rise to the suspension.
Suspension Details for all Non-Alcohol and non-DUI related offenses above: Court Responsibilities Upon Conviction or plea of nolo contendere:
Seize the defendant's driver's license, or if applicable, complete an official Lost License Affidavit (DS-250A form).
Serve the defendant with notice of suspension using the official DS-1190 form. Report the disposition electronically within 10 days after conviction. Mail the DS-1190 form and driver's license/Lost License Affidavit to DDS.
First Adjudication Plea of nolo contendere - Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 6 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course; If ordered by the court, submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI
Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and; Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if applied for by mail).

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Second or Subsequent Adjudication(s) Plea of nolo contendere - Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 12 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course; If so ordered by the court, submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved
Alcohol/Drug Use Risk Reduction Program; Remit $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if applied for by mail).
Driving Under the Influence (under 21 Years of Age)
O.C.G.A. 40-6-391
Court Responsibilities upon conviction or plea of nolo contendere: Seize the defendant's driver's license, or if applicable, complete an official Lost License Affidavit (DS-250A form). Serve the defendant with the court notice of suspension using the official DS-1190 form. Report the disposition electronically within 10 days after disposition. Mail the DS-1190 form and driver's license/Lost License Affidavit to DDS.
First Adjudication (Within 5 years) if: The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) was equal to or greater than .02 grams, but less than 0.08 grams; or, No Test was Given; or, The Test Results were Suppressed.
Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 6 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program;
Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if applied for by mail).
First Adjudication (Within 5 years) provided that: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 0.08 grams or greater; or, Implied Consent Refusal (defendant did not comply with the request for state administered chemical test).
Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 12 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No.

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Reinstatement Requirements: Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program; Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if applied for by mail).
Second Adjudication (Within 5 years) Same as for an adult see page 43
Third Adjudication (Within 5 years) Habitual Violator Declaration See page 33
Under 21 Alcohol-Related Offenses (excluding DUI)
O.C.G.A. 3-3-23(a)(2) states that, "No person under 21 years of age shall purchase, attempt to purchase, or knowingly possess any alcoholic beverage."
For all convictions under O.C.G.A. 3-3-23, the court may, as part of its ruling, order the defendant to complete a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program prescribed by the Department of Driver Services within 120 days of such conviction or sentence. O.C.G.A. 3-3-23.1(c).
If the defendant was ordered by the court to complete a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days, and he/she fails to do so, the court then has the option of notifying DDS of its desire to impose a court-ordered suspension. The court-ordered suspension will remain in effect for the time period specified unless the court notifies DDS to remove it from the driver's record.
Purchasing an alcoholic beverage by a person under 21 years of age
O.C.G.A. 3-3-23(a)(2)(b); 40-5-57.1
First Adjudication Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 6 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course; If so ordered by the court, submit an original certification of completion from a DDS approved
DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program; Remit a $210 reinstatement fee ($200 if applied for by mail).
Second or Subsequent Adjudication(s) Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 12 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
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If so ordered by the court, submit an original certification of completion from a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program;
Remit a reinstatement fee of $210 ($200 if applied for by mail).

Attempting to purchase an alcoholic beverage by a person under 21 years of age
O.C.G.A. 3-3-23.1 (b) (3) and O.C.G.A. 40-5-63 (f)
First Adjudication Plea of nolo contendere Yes. If court accepts a plea of nolo contendere, do not report to DDS. Suspension upon conviction Yes; 6 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Remit a $35 reinstatement fee (or $25 if reinstatement is applied for by mail); If so ordered by the court, submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI
Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program.
Second or Subsequent Adjudication(s) Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 12 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Remit a $35 reinstatement fee (or $25 if reinstatement is applied for by mail); If so ordered by the court, submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI
Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program.
Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage by a Person Under 21 Years of Age While Operating a Motor Vehicle
O.C.G.A. 40-5-63 (e)
Plea of nolo contendere Yes; If court accepts a plea of nolo contendere do not report to DDS. Suspension upon conviction Yes; 120 day period beginning on the effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program;
Remit a reinstatement fee of $35 (or $25 if reinstatement is applied for by mail).
Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage by a Person Under 21 Years of Age
O.C.G.A. 3-3-23(a)(2); 3-3-23.1 (f)

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Plea of nolo contendere Yes; If court accepts a plea of nolo contendere, do not report to DDS.
Conviction(s) A conviction for simple Underage Possession of Alcohol will not, in and of itself, generate a suspension and should not be reported to DDS. If it is reported, DDS will assume that it is a charge of possession of an alcoholic beverage by a person under the age of 21 while operating a motor vehicle and will take the appropriate action described in this section.
However, the court does have the authority, as a matter of probation, to: issue a court-ordered suspension at the time of disposition (the court should notify DDS when it reports the disposition). in accordance with O.C.G.A. 3-3-23.1(g), order the defendant to complete a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days of conviction (the court should not notify DDS at the time of disposition, but should subsequently submit a report of the disposition and the court-ordered suspension if the defendant does not complete the program within 120 days).
Misrepresenting Age or Identity to Obtain Alcohol, or Using False Identification to Purchase Alcohol
O.C.G.A. 3-3-23(a)(3), 3-3-23(a)(5), and 40-5-57.1
First Adjudication Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 6 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course; If so ordered by the court, submit an original certification of completion from a DDS approved
DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program; Remit a $210 reinstatement fee ($200 if applied for by mail).
Second or Subsequent Adjudication(s) Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 12 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion from a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course; If so ordered by the court, submit an original certification of completion from a DDS approved
DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program; Remit a reinstatement fee of $210 ($200 if applied for by mail).

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Habitual Violator
Habitual Violator Contributors
Convictions and/or nolo contendere pleas arising from a single incident or separate incidents to any three of the following violations within a 5-year period, as measured from date of arrest to date of arrest for which convictions were obtained, will cause the violator to be declared a Habitual Violator in accordance with O.C.G.A. 40-5-58:
Homicide by Vehicle (1st Degree) as defined by O.C.G.A. 40-6-393 (a) or (c) Homicide by Vehicle (2nd Degree) as defined by O.C.G.A. 40-6-393 (b) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used Hit & Run Leaving the scene of an accident as defined by O.C.G.A. 40-6-270 Racing on Highways or Streets as defined by O.C.G.A. 40-6-186 Using a Motor Vehicle in Fleeing or Attempting to Elude an Officer as defined by O.C.G.A. 40-
6-395 Unlawful or Fraudulent Use of a License or ID Card as defined by O.C.G.A. 40-5-120, O.C.G.A.
40-5-125 Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked, Canceled, or Suspended Registration as defined by
O.C.G.A. 40-6-15 Driving Under the Influence, Child Endangerment while DUI as defined by O.C.G.A. 40-6-391;
40-6-391(l) Feticide by Vehicle (1st Degree) as defined by O.C.G.A. 40-6-393.1 (a) (1) Feticide by Vehicle (2nd Degree) as defined by O.C.G.A. 40-6-393.1 (b) (1) Serious Injury by Vehicle as defined by O.C.G.A. 40-6-394
Under O.C.G.A. 40-5-1, "Conviction" means a forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure a defendant's appearance in court, the payment of a fine, a plea of guilty, or a finding of guilt on a traffic violation charge, regardless of whether the sentence is suspended, probated, or rebated.
All judges of all courts having jurisdiction of the offenses listed above should, at the time of final disposition for a first or second conviction, give notice to the defendant of the suspension of their driver's license by using the DS-1190 form.
The court should forward the notice of suspension and the defendant's driver's license to DDS within 10 days of the date of conviction.
Two previous convictions of those offenses listed above and a conviction of the current charge of one of these violations before the court within a five year period will result in the defendant being a Habitual Violator (O.C.G.A. 40-5-58). The court should perform declaration and service at the time of conviction using DS-1189 (HV Declaration and Service Form).
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declared a Habitual Violator because of three (3) or more convictions within a 5-year period under O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 must attend a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program.
A charge of "Felony with Vehicle" or "Habitual Impaired Driver" would not be an appropriate charge if the five-year revocation generated by this classification has expired (O.C.G.A. 40-5-58).
Probationary Licenses for Habitual Violators
O.C.G.A. 40-5-58
A person who has been declared a habitual violator and who has had his or her driver's license revoked for a period of five years, after two years have expired since the date on which such person's license was surrendered or an affidavit was accepted as provided in subsection (e) of O.C.G.A. 40-561, such person may be issued a probationary driver's license for a period of time not to exceed three years upon compliance with the following conditions:
(A) Such person has not been convicted, or pleaded nolo contendere to a charge, of violating any provision of Chapter 5 of Title 40 (O.C.G.A.) or any local ordinance relating to the movement of vehicles for a period of two years immediately preceding the application for a probationary driver's license;
(B) Such person has not been convicted, or pleaded nolo contendere to a charge, of a violation of any provision of Chapter 5 of Title 40 (O.C.G.A.) which resulted in the death or injury of any individual;
(C) Such person has successfully completed, prior to the issuance of the probationary driver's license, a defensive driving course or a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved and certified by the Department of Driver Services;
(D) Such person has not been convicted, or pleaded nolo contendere to a charge, of violating any provision of Title 3, relating to alcoholic beverages, or of violating any provision of Chapter 13 of Title 16, relating to controlled substances;
(E) Such person shall submit a sworn affidavit that such person does not excessively use alcoholic beverages and does not illegally use controlled substances or marijuana. It shall be a misdemeanor to falsely swear on such affidavit and, upon conviction, the probationary license shall be revoked. No probationary license shall be issued during the remainder of the revocation period, and no driver's license shall be issued for the remainder of the original revocation period or for a period of two years from the date of conviction pursuant to this condition;
(F) Such person submits proof of financial responsibility as provided in Chapter 9 of Title 40 (O.C.G.A.) (form SR22); and
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probationary license, if the HV declaration is based upon two or more convictions under O.C.G.A. 40-6-391.
(H) Refusal to issue a probationary driver's license would cause extreme hardship to the applicant. For the purposes of this condition, the term "extreme hardship" means that the applicant cannot reasonably obtain other transportation, and, therefore, the applicant would be prohibited from:
Going to his place of employment or performing the normal duties of his occupation; Receiving scheduled medical care or obtaining prescription drugs; Attending a college or school at which he is regularly enrolled as a student; Attending regularly scheduled sessions or meetings of support organizations for persons
who have addiction or abuse problems related to alcohol or other drugs, which organizations are recognized by DDS; or Attending under court order any driver education or improvement school or alcohol or drug treatment program or course approved by the court which entered the judgment of conviction resulting in revocation of his driver's license or by DDS.
Application for a probationary driver's license shall be made upon such forms as DDS may prescribe. Such forms shall require such information as is necessary for DDS to determine the need for such license. The applicant shall sign all applications before a person authorized to administer oaths. Upon compliance with the above conditions and the payment of a fee of $210 (or $200 when processed by mail) such person may be issued a probationary driver's license by DDS. A probationary driver's license shall be endorsed with such conditions as DDS deems necessary to ensure that such license will be used by the licensee only to avoid the conditions of extreme hardship. Such conditions may include the following restrictions:
Specific places between which the licensee may be allowed to operate a motor vehicle; Routes to be followed by the licensee; Times of travel; The specific vehicles which the licensee may operate; and Such other restrictions as DDS may require.
A probationary driver's license issued pursuant to this provision shall become invalid upon the expiration of the period of the suspension or revocation of the driver's license of such person.
Note: If the Habitual Violator revocation is based upon two or more convictions under O.C.G.A. 406-391, the HV Probationary License will be restricted to include the use of an Ignition Interlock Device for the first six months following issuance for any vehicle the driver operates. The defendant must complete a clinical evaluation and, if indicated, must complete a substance abuse treatment program approved by the Department of Driver Services.

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Offenses Common to Habitual Violators
Felonies Felony Habitual Violator: Driving while declared & served as a habitual violator during the 5-year
revocation. O.C.G.A. 40-5-58.
Habitual Impaired Driver: Driving while declared and served as a habitual violator (classification
based on three or more DUI convictions) and charged with any traffic offense. O.C.G.A. 40-558(c)(2).
Probationary License Violation: A conviction of any violation under O.C.G.A 40-5-54 or O.C.G.A
40-6-391.
Misdemeanors Probationary License Violation: A conviction of any violation other than those listed in O.C.G.A
40-5-54 or O.C.G.A 40-6-391.
Misdemeanor Habitual Violator: A conviction of this offense after the expiration of the 5-year
revocation. O.C.G.A 40-5-58 (c).
Limited Permits
O.C.G.A. 40-5-64
When indicated in this document that a temporary/limited driving permit is available, the individual may obtain such a permit under the following terms and convictions:
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of O.C.G.A. 40-5-57 or 40-5-63 or any other Code section in Chapter 5 of Title 40, any person who has not been previously convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained or a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, may apply for a limited driving permit when and only when that person's driver's license has been suspended in accordance with:
O.C.G.A. 40-5-22(a.1)(2) School Related Suspensions O.C.G.A. 40-5-57(d) Points Accumulation Suspension (first assessment in five years) O.C.G.A. 40-5-63(a)(1) Mandatory Suspension and DUI (first conviction in five years) O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.2(a)(1) Administrative License Suspension (first in five years)
Applications for limited driving permits shall be made upon such forms as DDS may prescribe. Such forms shall require such information as is necessary for DDS to determine the need for such permit. All applications shall be signed by the applicant before a person authorized to administer oaths.
Standards for approval
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Going to his or her place of employment or performing the normal duties of his or her occupation;
Receiving scheduled medical care or obtaining prescription drugs; Attending a college or school at which he or she is regularly enrolled as a student; Attending regularly scheduled sessions or meetings of support organizations for persons who
have addiction or abuse problems related to alcohol or other drugs, which organizations are recognized by DDS; or Attending under court order any driver education or improvement school or alcohol or drug program or course approved by the court which entered the judgment of conviction resulting in suspension of his or her driver's license or by DDS.
Duration of permit
A permit issued pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-64 shall be $25, shall be nonrenewable and shall become invalid:
upon the driver's eighteenth birthday in the case of a suspension under O.C.G.A. 40-522(a.1)(2)
upon the expiration of one year following issuance thereof in the case of a suspension for an offense listed in O.C.G.A. 40-5-54 (mandatory suspensions) an offense under O.C.G.A. 40-5-57 (point accumulation suspension) a suspension in accordance with O.C.G.A. 40-5-63(a)(1) for a violation of O.C.G.A. 406-391
upon the expiration of 30 days in the case of an administrative license suspension in accordance with O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.2(a)(1)
or upon the expiration of six months following proof of installation of an ignition interlock device in the case of a limited driving permit issued to a person subject to a court order for installation and use of such a device pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42; except that such limited driving permit shall expire upon any earlier reinstatement of the driver's license.
A person may apply to DDS for a limited driving permit immediately following such conviction if he or she has surrendered his or her driver's license to the court in which the conviction was adjudged or to DDS if DDS has processed the citation or conviction. Upon the applicant's execution of an affidavit attesting to such facts and to the fact that the court had not imposed a suspension or revocation of his or her driver's license or driving privileges inconsistent with the driving privileges to be conferred by the limited driving permit applied for, DDS may issue such person a limited driving permit.
Revocation of permit
Any permittee who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to the movement of vehicles or any permittee who is convicted of violating the conditions endorsed on his or her permit shall have his or her permit revoked by DDS. Any court in which such conviction is had shall require the permittee to surrender the permit to the court, and the court shall forward it to DDS within ten days after the conviction, with the notice of service form, and, if the court does not transmit electronically, a copy of the conviction.
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substance abuse treatment program pursuant to Code Section 40-5-63.1 enrolled in but failed to attend or complete such program as scheduled, DDS shall revoke such person's limited driving permit and, by regular mail to his or her last known address, notify such person of such revocation. Such notice of revocation shall inform the person of the grounds for and effective date of the revocation and of the right to review. The notice of revocation shall be deemed received three days after mailing.
Any person whose limited driving permit has been revoked shall not be eligible to apply for a driver's license until six months from the date such permit was surrendered to DDS or the date that DDS processes the conviction that resulted in the revocation. In any case of revocation of a limited driving permit, DDS may impose an additional period of suspension for the conviction upon which revocation of the permit was based.

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Mandatory Suspensions
O.C.G.A. 40-5-54, 40-5-63
The following section describes the administrative actions taken against the driving privileges of an individual for a conviction of a `mandatory suspension' listed in O.C.G.A. 40-5-54. This page addresses first adjudications in a five year period. Reinstatement requirement for all offenses listed, as well as treatment for second and third adjudications are described in detail on the following page.
Court Responsibilities for First/Second adjudication of any of these Mandatory Suspensions: Upon conviction, or plea of nolo contendere when it is not accepted by DDS, the court shall:
Serve the defendant with the court notice of suspension using the official DS-1190 form. Seize the defendant's driver's license, or if applicable, complete an official Lost License
Affidavit (DS-250A form). Report the disposition electronically within 10 days after disposition and mail the DS-1190
form and driver's license/Lost License Affidavit to DDS.
Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used
Plea of nolo contendere - Yes, if the defendant is at least 18 years of age at time of disposition. Suspension upon conviction Yes; 120 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit Yes - $25, non-renewable, valid for 1 year from date of issuance.
Fraudulent or Fictitious Use of or Application for a License or ID Card
O.C.G.A. 40-5-120 or 40-5-125 Plea of nolo contendere - Yes, if the defendant is at least 18 years at the time of disposition. Suspension upon conviction Yes; 120 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit Yes - $25, non-renewable, valid for 1 year from date of issuance.
Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked, Cancelled, or Suspended Registration
O.C.G.A. 40-6-15 Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 120 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit Yes - $25, non-renewable, valid for 1 year from date of issuance.
Racing on Highways or Streets
O.C.G.A. 40-6-186 Plea of nolo contendere Yes, if the defendant is at least 18 years at the time of disposition. Suspension upon conviction Yes; 120 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit Yes - $25, non-renewable, valid for 1 year from date of issuance.
Hit & Run/Leaving the Scene of an Accident
O.C.G.A. 40-6-270 Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 120 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit Yes - $25, non-renewable, valid for 1 year from date of issuance.

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Homicide by Vehicle (2nd Degree)
O.C.G.A. 40-6-393 (b) Plea of nolo contendere Yes, if the defendant is at least 18 years at the time of disposition. Suspension upon conviction Yes; 120 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit Yes - $25, non-renewable, valid for 1 year from date of issuance.
Using a Motor Vehicle in Fleeing or Attempting to Elude an Officer
O.C.G.A. 40-6-395 Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 120 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit Yes - $25, non-renewable, valid for 1 year from date of issuance.
FOR ALL OFFENSES ABOVE: Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved defensive driving clinic or an Alcohol/Drug Use Risk Reduction Program;
Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is applied for by mail).
FOR A SECOND ADJUDICATION IN FIVE YEARS FOR ALL OFFENSES ABOVE: Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension - Yes; 120 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved defensive driving clinic; Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is applied for by mail).
Homicide by Vehicle (1st Degree)
O.C.G.A. 40-6-393 (a) or (c) AND
Serious Injury by Vehicle
O.C.G.A. 40-6-394
First or Second Adjudication in Five Years Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension - Yes; 3 year period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements: None ages off the record.

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FOR A THIRD ADJUDICATION IN FIVE YEARS FOR ALL OFFENSES ABOVE: Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension - Defendant shall be declared an Habitual Violator See Page 33 for information
Court Responsibilities for Third Convictions of any above-referenced Mandatory Offense within 5 years; Upon conviction:
The court shall seize the defendant's driver's license or complete an official Lost License Affidavit (DS-250A form),
The court should declare and serve the defendant Habitual Violator by using the official court notice of Habitual Violator (DS-1189 form),
The court should submit the conviction electronically to DDS within 10 days following disposition. The driver's license or Lost License Affidavit must be submitted by mail.

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Driving Under the Influence
O.C.G.A. 40-6-391
First Conviction (Within 5 years) Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 120 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit Yes - $25, non-renewable, valid for 1 year from date of issuance. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program;
Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is processed by mail).
Upon a first conviction of DUI within 5 years, the court shall: complete the official DUI Conviction Court Affidavit (DS-1126) and advise the defendant to present the form at the nearest DDS Customer Service Center for issuance of a limited permit. If the court does not complete a First DUI Conviction Court Affidavit, it should furnish the defendant with a certified copy of the Uniform Traffic Citation (face and reverse side showing the disposition). This certified copy may be used by DDS in lieu of the affidavit to issue the defendant a Limited Driving Permit. Serve the defendant with notice of suspension using the official DS-1190 form. Seize the defendant's driver's license, or if applicable, complete an official Lost License Affidavit (DS-250A form). Report the disposition electronically to DDS within 10 days following disposition. Send the DS1190 form and driver's license/Lost License Affidavit by mail to DDS.
Note: DDS is required by law to issue a limited permit if the defendant meets the legal qualifications for the issuance of this permit. The judge does not have discretion to grant or deny this permit. If the judge does not wish for the defendant to be permitted to drive during this period, then the defendant must be placed on probation with a condition of probation being the court-ordered suspension of the driving privilege. See Brock v. State, 165 Ga. App.150 (1983).

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Second Conviction (Within 5 years) Plea of nolo contendere - Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension - Yes; 18 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit - Yes; provided, however, that the licensee will only become eligible for an
Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Permit after serving a 12-month hard suspension. To be eligible for an IID Permit, the licensee must satisfy the following requirements: Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Alcohol or Drug Use Risk
Reduction Program; Submit original certification of a Department of Human Resources (DHR) approved
clinical evaluation; Submit official proof of enrollment in, or an original certificate of completion of, a DHR
approved substance abuse treatment program, if so required by the clinical evaluation; Submit proof of Installation of an Ignition Interlock Device from a DDS approved vendor. Remit a $25 permit fee. Reinstatement Requirements (after 12 months hard suspension and 6 months IID permit): Provide proof that an ignition interlock device was maintained in a motor vehicle for a period of six months, without incident, pursuant to the conditions described above (not required for non-Georgia resident; instead, individual must serve an 18-month hard suspension) Show proof of completion of a substance abuse treatment program (if required by the clinical evaluation). If proof of completion was submitted prior to the issuance of the limited permit, no additional proof will be required for reinstatement of the license; Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is processed by mail).
Upon a second conviction of DUI in 5 years, the court shall: Serve the defendant with notice of suspension using the official DS-1190 form. Seize the defendant's driver's license, or if applicable, complete an official Lost License Affidavit (DS-250A form). Report the disposition electronically to DDS within 10 days following disposition. Attach the DS-1190 form and driver's license/Lost License Affidavit mail to DDS. See O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 and 40-2-136 for other conviction-based requirements not related to driver's licenses
Third Conviction (Within 5 years) Third Conviction (Within 5 years) Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension - Defendant shall be declared an Habitual Violator See Page 33 for information Limited Driving Permit No.
Fourth Conviction (Within 5 years)
Suspension In addition to the sanctions imposed upon a third conviction, a defendant who is convicted for a fourth violation under O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 while declared and served as a Habitual Violator will be subject to the charges of Felony With a Vehicle and DUI.

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Endangering a Child During the Commission of Driving Under the Influence
O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(l). A person who is convicted or pleads nolo contendere to an offense under O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(a) while transporting in a motor vehicle a child under the age of 14 years is guilty of the separate offense of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The offense of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not be merged with the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs for the purposes of prosecution and sentencing. An offender who is convicted of this violation shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of O.C.G.A. 16-12-1, relating to the offense of contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a child.
Note: A conviction of 40-6-391(l) should be reported in addition to the conviction for 40-6-391. Both convictions will go on the record and the driver will automatically go under the equivalent of a 2nd DUI conviction in 5 years. If there are two children under the age of 14 in the vehicle and the driver is convicted of 1 count of 40-6-391 and 2 counts of 40-6-391(l), all three should be reported to DDS and the driver will automatically go under an Habitual Violator Revocation. If this occurs, or if there were previous habitual violator contributors on the driving record, the court shall seize the driver's license and declare and serve them as an Habitual Violator.
See Dozier v. Jackson, 282 Ga. App. 264

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Suspensions Pursuant to an Implied Consent Refusal
O.C.G.A. 40-5-55 and O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.1
These suspensions go onto a driving record when, upon being charged with Driving Under the Influence, the arresting officer completes a DS-1205 form and sends it to DDS indicating that the driver refused to comply with the Implied Consent laws of Georgia by not participating in a state administered chemical test.
Suspension - Yes; 1 year period beginning on effective date. Temporary/Limited Driving Permit - No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Suspension "ages off" of the record at the end of 1 year. No reinstatement fee required.
Note: In the event the person is acquitted of a violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, or such charge is initially disposed of other than by a conviction or plea of nolo contendere, the ALS suspension will be terminated and deleted from the driver's license record. The defendant is responsible for contacting DDS to initiate this procedure. The court will be asked to provide DDS with a letter certifying that the DUI case was disposed of by means other than a conviction or plea of nolo contendere. This letter should indicate the customer identifiers (name/DOB/DLN/SSN) violation date, case/citation number, and final disposition status.
Administrative License Suspensions
O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.1 and 40-5-67.2
First Suspension Suspension - Yes; minimum 30-day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit - Yes - $25, non-renewable, valid for 30 days from date of issuance;
available only in person from DDS Headquarters in Conyers. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program;
Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is processed for by mail).
Note: Suspension time pursuant to an Administrative License Suspension {O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.1} shall be counted toward fulfillment of any period of suspension subsequently imposed as a result of a conviction of violating O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 that arises out of the same violation for which the Administrative License Suspension was imposed. See O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.2(b). Furthermore, the original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and the $210 reinstatement fee submitted to DDS to reinstate the Administrative License Suspension may be applied toward the same requirements for the suspension arising from a criminal conviction for the same DUI violation.

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Second Suspension (Within 5 years) Suspension - Yes; minimum 18-month period beginning on the effective date. Limited Driving Permit - No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program;
Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is processed for by mail).
Third Suspension/Subsequent Suspensions (Within 5 years) Suspension - Yes; 5 year period beginning on the effective date. Limited Driving Permit - No. However, the licensee may make application for a probationary license pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-58 after a minimum suspension period of 2 years. Reinstatement Requirements
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program;
Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is processed for by mail).
Arresting Officers Withdrawing Administrative License Suspension
From DDS Agency Rule 375-3-3-.04 concerning Departmental Hearings. Amended.
H. Cases Initiated Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.1. 1. In hearings conducted pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.1, the arresting law enforcement officer
may act on behalf of DDS as the complainant.
2. Withdrawal of Suspension by Arresting Officer. i. The arresting officer may at his or her discretion withdraw the administrative license suspension at any time during the ten (10) business days following the issuance of the Form 1205 or Form 1205s. ii. If the licensee does not submit a request for a hearing, the suspension shall be upheld as the Final Decision of DDS by operation of law, and the arresting officer may not withdraw the administrative license suspension thereafter. iii. If the licensee requests a hearing within the statutorily allotted period for same, the arresting officer may withdraw the administrative license suspension at his or her discretion at any point prior to the issuance of the Final Decision by the Administrative Law Judge. Upon the issuance of the Final Decision, the arresting officer may not withdraw the suspension.

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Violations of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act (VGCSA)
O.C.G.A. 40-5-75
Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 is known as The Georgia Controlled Substance Act. The code sections are O.C.G.A. 16-13-20 through 16-13-56.
Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Pleas of nolo contendere
DDS will accept a plea of nolo contendere to a misdemeanor possession of marijuana charge once every 5 years pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-75(c).
Criteria: The defendant must be charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana less than one ounce in violation of O.C.G.A. 16-13-30(j)(1) and sentenced under O.C.G.A. 16-13-2(b). The defendant must be over the age of 16. The defendant must have a driver's license. The defendant must not have any convictions or pleas of nolo contendere to any violations governed by O.C.G.A. 40-5-75 within the previous five years, as measured from date of arrest to date of arrest.
The process: The decision to accept a plea of nolo contendere to a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of marijuana less than one ounce shall be at the sole discretion of the judge. If the plea of nolo contendere is accepted, the judge shall: 1. Order the defendant to attend and complete a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program.
The order shall stipulate that the defendant shall complete such program and submit evidence of such completion to DDS within 120 days. 2. The record of the disposition of the case shall be forwarded to DDS within 10 days of the disposition. 3. The judge shall notify the defendant that if he/she fails to complete such program and fails to submit evidence of such completion to DDS within 120 days, his/her driver's license shall be suspended by operation of law.
The court shall return the driver's license to the defendant. DDS will place a pending suspension on the defendant's record that shall go into effect after 120 days if the certificate of completion is not submitted to DDS.
Conditional Discharge under O.C.G.A. 16-13-2(a)
Criteria: Any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under Article 2 or Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 or of any statute of the United States or of any state relating to narcotic drugs, marijuana, or stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic drugs. Discharge and dismissal under this Code section may occur only once with respect to any person.

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The process: 1. The defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty of possession of a narcotic drug, marijuana, or
stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic drug. 2. The court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of such person, defers
further proceedings and places him or her on probation upon such reasonable terms and conditions as the court may require, preferably terms which require the person to undergo a comprehensive rehabilitation program, including, if necessary, medical treatment, not to exceed three years. 3. Nothing should be reported to DDS at this time. The defendant has been placed on probation and the proceedings have been deferred; therefore, there is no final disposition.
TWO POSSIBLE PATHS Upon violation of a term or condition, the court may enter an adjudication of guilt and proceed accordingly. The conviction should then be reported to our department using either the uniform traffic citation or DS-1242. The disposition would either be "Pled Guilty" or "Found Guilty". The defendant's license and/or privilege to drive will then be suspended by operation of law.
OR
Upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions, the court shall discharge the person and dismiss the proceedings against him. Discharge and dismissal under this Code section shall be without court adjudication of guilt and shall not be deemed a conviction for purposes of this Code section or for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities imposed by law upon conviction of a crime. If the defendant is discharged and the charge is dismissed, DO NOT REPORT THE DISMISSAL TO DDS.
All VGCSA Convictions
****Including those situations described above when the final disposition entered is guilty****
Court Responsibilities for First/Second/Subsequent Convictions of Controlled Substance Violations within 5 years: Upon conviction, the court shall:
Serve the defendant with the court notice of suspension using the official DS-1190 form. Seize the defendant's driver's license, or if applicable, complete an official Lost License
Affidavit (DS-250A form). Report the disposition electronically to DDS within 10 days following disposition and mail the
DS-1190 form and driver's license/Lost License Affidavit to DDS.
First Conviction (within 5 years) Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction (except for misdemeanor
possession of marijuana as expressly described in this section). Suspension - Yes; 180 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No Reinstatement Requirements:

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Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Risk Reduction Program;
Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if processed by mail).
Second Conviction (Within 5 years) Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension Yes; 1 year period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Risk Reduction Program;
Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if processed by mail).
Third Conviction (Within 5 years) Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension - Yes; 5 year period beginning on effective date Limited Driving Permit - Yes, but only after 2 years of a hard suspension if defendant:
completes a licensed drug treatment program approved by DDS Meets all other departmental requirements Reinstatement Requirements: Submit an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Risk
Reduction Program; and, Remit a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if processed by mail).

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Gasoline Drive Off
O.C.G.A. 40-6-255 and O.C.G.A. 40-5-57.2 Plea of nolo contendere - Yes; if court accepts a plea of nolo contendere, do not report to DDS.
First Conviction: No suspension, but the conviction should be reported to DDS so that appropriate action may be taken upon a second or subsequent conviction.
Court Responsibilities upon a Second or Subsequent conviction: Serve the defendant with the court notice of suspension using the official DS-1190 form. Seize the defendant's driver's license, or if applicable, complete an official Lost License Affidavit (DS-250A form). Report the disposition electronically within 10 days after conviction. Mail the DS-1190 form and drivers license/Lost License Affidavit to DDS.
Second Conviction Suspension - Yes; 6 month period beginning on the effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement requirements:
$60 reinstatement fee (or when processed by mail, $50)
Third or Subsequent Conviction Suspension - Yes; 12 month period beginning on the effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement requirements:
$60 reinstatement fee (or when processed by mail, $50)
Driving While Unlicensed
O.C.G.A. 40-5-20
Senate Bill 15 (2007) changed the provisions of O.C.G.A. 40-5-20 to require that a conviction of subsection (a) be punished according to the provisions of 40-5-121. Pursuant to that change, courts should report ALL convictions for driving without a license to DDS, except those instances in which the individual was charged under 40-5-20 because the license was expired. While DDS will not take negative action against driving privileges for the first three convictions, the fourth conviction will be punished as a felony. Pursuant to 40-5-54, the individual will have then committed a felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used and be subject to the suspension provisions of that code section (see page 39 for further).

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Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
O.C.G.A. 40-5-121; 40-5-75 Note: If a defendant's license is suspended as result of a Controlled Substance Violation, and he/she is convicted of driving while their license is suspended or revoked, the fine shall be not less than $750.00 nor more than $5,000.00, or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both. See O.C.G.A. 40-5-75(f).
Plea of nolo contendere - Yes; only accepted by DDS once in any 5-year period; report to DDS. Suspension if Convicted: Yes; 6 month period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
None. Suspension will age off 6 months from effective date. No fee required.
No Insurance
O.C.G.A. 40-6-10 and O.C.G.A. 40-5-70
Court Responsibilities - Upon conviction, the court shall: Serve the defendant with the court notice of suspension using the official DS-1190 form. Seize the defendant's driver's license, or if applicable, complete an official Lost License Affidavit (DS-250A form). Report the disposition electronically within 10 days after conviction. Mail the DS-1190 form and drivers license/Lost License Affidavit to DDS.
First Adjudication in Five Years Plea of nolo contendere - Yes; only accepted by DDS once in any 5-year period; report to DDS. Suspension upon conviction: Yes; 60 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
proof of having prepaid a six-month minimum insurance policy. reinstatement fee of $60 (or $50 when processed by mail) to DDS
Second Adjudication in Five Years Plea of nolo contendere Not accepted; shall be treated as a conviction. Suspension - Yes; 90 day period beginning on effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements:
proof of having prepaid a six-month minimum insurance policy and maintain said policy for a three year period
reinstatement fee of $60 (or $50 when processed by mail) to DDS.

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Points Suspensions
O.C.G.A. 40-5-57
The driver's license of any person who has accumulated 15 or more points in any consecutive 24month period shall be suspended. Not just the past 24 months, ANY 24-month period. No points shall be assessed as provided in O.C.G.A. 40-5-57 for any violation committed by a non-resident.
First Assessment in Five Years Suspension - Yes; 1 year period beginning on the effective date (early return available, see below). Limited Driving Permit - Yes - $25, non-renewable, valid for 1 year from date of issuance. Reinstatement requirements: Licensee may reinstatement immediately, provided that he/she:
Submits an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course; Remits a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is applied for by mail).
Second Assessment in Five Years Suspension - Yes; 1 year period beginning on the effective date (early return available, see below). Limited Driving Permit - No. Reinstatement requirements: Licensee may reinstatement immediately, provided that he/she:
Submits an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course; Remits a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is applied for by mail).
Third Assessment in Five Years Suspension - Yes; 2 year period beginning on the effective date. Limited Driving Permit - No. Reinstatement requirements:
Submits an original certificate of completion of a DDS approved Defensive Driving Course; Remits a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if reinstatement is applied for by mail).
Point Schedule
Aggressive driving = 6 points Reckless driving = 4 points Unlawful passing of a school bus = 6 points Improper passing on a hill or a curve = 4 points Exceeding the speed limit, 14 MPH < Violation < 19 MPH = 2 points Exceeding the speed limit, 19 MPH Violation < 24 MPH = 3 points Exceeding the speed limit, 24 MPH Violation < 34 MPH = 4 points Exceeding the speed limit, 34 MPH Violation = 6 points Disobedience of any traffic-control device or traffic officer = 3 points Too fast for conditions = 0 points Possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage while driving = 2 points Failure to adequately secure a load, except fresh farm produce, resulting in loss of such load
onto the roadway which results in an accident = 2 points Violation of child safety restraint requirements, first offense = 1 point

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Violation of child safety restraint requirements, second or subsequent offense = 2 points All other moving traffic violations which are not speed limit violations = 3 points (SEE BELOW)

DDS Agency Rule 375-3-3-.01 -- Moving Traffic Violations Defined.

(a) For the purposes of O.C.G.A. 40-5-57, the following violations are defined as

"moving traffic violations," in addition to the violations enumerated in O.C.G.A. 40-5-

57(c)(1)(A):

O.C.G.A. 40-6-6

Emergency Vehicle Violation

O.C.G.A. 40-6-11

No Proof of Insurance Motorcycle

O.C.G.A. 40-6-14

Limits on Sound Volume

O.C.G.A. 40-6-40

Improper Lane Usage

O.C.G.A. 40-6-41

Oncoming Traffic

O.C.G.A. 40-6-42

Improper Passing

O.C.G.A. 40-6-43

Improper Passing

O.C.G.A. 40-6-44

Improper Passing

O.C.G.A. 40-6-45

Improper passing

O.C.G.A. 40-6-46

No passing zones

O.C.G.A. 40-6-47

Wrong way on one-way road

O.C.G.A. 40-6-48

Failure to maintain lane

O.C.G.A. 40-6-49

Following too closely

O.C.G.A. 40-6-50

Driving on Divided Highway

O.C.G.A. 40-6-51

Illegal Use of Controlled-Access Road

O.C.G.A. 40-6-52

Truck Lane Usage

O.C.G.A. 40-6-70

Failure to Yield at Intersection

O.C.G.A. 40-6-71

Failure to Yield when Turning Left

O.C.G.A. 40-6-72

Stop/Yield Sign Violation

O.C.G.A. 40-6-73

Failure to Yield Crossing or Entering Road

O.C.G.A. 40-6-74

Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle

O.C.G.A. 40-6-75

Failure to Yield to Construction/Maintenance

O.C.G.A. 40-6-76

Failure to Yield to Funeral Procession

O.C.G.A. 40-6-91

Failure to Yield to Pedestrian

O.C.G.A. 40-6-93

Failure to Use Due Care to Pedestrian

O.C.G.A. 40-6-94

Failure to Yield to Blind Pedestrian

O.C.G.A. 40-6-98

Driving Through Safety Zone

O.C.G.A. 40-6-120

Improper Turning

O.C.G.A. 40-6-121

Improper U-Turn

O.C.G.A. 40-6-123

Improper Turning, Failure to Signal

O.C.G.A. 40-6-124

Improper Use of Signal Lights

O.C.G.A. 40-6-125

Improper Use of Hand Signals

O.C.G.A. 40-6-126

Improper Use of Turning Lane

O.C.G.A. 40-6-142

Certain vehicles to stop at all railroad crossings

O.C.G.A. 40-6-143

Moving heavy equipment at railroad crossings

O.C.G.A. 40-6-144

Emerging from alley, driveway, or building

O.C.G.A. 40-6-161

Operating school bus without headlights

O.C.G.A. 40-6-162

Failure to use visual signals by school bus

O.C.G.A. 40-6-164

Failure of school bus driver to yield right of way

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O.C.G.A. 40-6-184 O.C.G.A. 40-6-205 O.C.G.A. 40-6-240 O.C.G.A. 40-6-241 O.C.G.A. 40-6-242 O.C.G.A. 40-6-244 O.C.G.A. 40-6-245 O.C.G.A. 40-6-246 O.C.G.A. 40-6-247 O.C.G.A. 40-6-248 O.C.G.A. 40-6-250 O.C.G.A. 40-6-251 O.C.G.A. 40-6-252 O.C.G.A. 40-6-253.1 O.C.G.A. 40-6-271 O.C.G.A. 40-6-272 O.C.G.A. 40-6-273 O.C.G.A. 40-6-275 O.C.G.A. 40-6-311 O.C.G.A. 40-6-312 O.C.G.A. 40-6-313 O.C.G.A. 40-6-314 O.C.G.A. 40-6-315 O.C.G.A. 40-6-352 O.C.G.A. 40-6-361 O.C.G.A. 40-6-362 O.C.G.A. 40-6-393.1

Impeding traffic flow Obstructing intersection Improper Backing Failure to exercise due care Driving with obstructed view Allowing occupancy of moving house trailer Improper driving thru canyon or on mountain Coasting Following emergency vehicles Crossing fire hose Wearing device impairing hearing or vision Laying drags Cruising Transportation of etiologic agent Striking unattended vehicle Striking fixture Failure to report accident Failure to remove vehicle from roadway Manner of riding motorcycle Operating motorcycle on road laned for traffic Clinging to other vehicles Motorcycle footrest/handlebar violation Motorcycle helmet/eyewear violation Moped helmet violation Improper lane usage-low speed vehicle Improper highway access-low speed vehicle Feticide by vehicle (misdemeanor)

DDS shall assess three (3) points to the driver history record upon receipt of notice of any of the above convictions. DDS shall assess points to the driver history record upon receipt of notice of a conviction for a moving traffic violation in another state in accordance with the actions required of a corresponding violation under Georgia law. The provisions of O.C.G.A. 40-645(a)(1), relating to improper passing on a hill or curve, are excluded pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 40-5-57(c)(1)(A). Authority: O.C.G.A. 40-5-52; 40-5-57.

DDS will accept one plea of nolo contendere for a moving traffic violation in any five year period without assigning points to the driving record. Subsequent pleas of nolo contendere will result in the assessment of points against the driving record, even for a different offense. For example, if a defendant pleads nolo for improper turning and does not have any previous nolo pleas for a moving violation in the past five years, DDS will record the violation onto the driving record without assessing points. If, one year later, the same defendant pleads nolo for failure to maintain lane, DDS will record the violation onto the driving record and will assess points. This process does not impact the treatment of pleas of nolo contendere for an offense for which DDS will suspend the license.

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Violating License Restriction(s)
O.C.G.A. 40-5-30

Plea of nolo contendere - Yes; for dispositions on and after 07/01/06; if accepted by court, do not report to DDS.
Suspension upon Conviction: Yes; a 6 month period beginning on the effective date. Limited Driving Permit No. Reinstatement Requirements: None, Suspension will `age-off' the record.

Court Responsibilities: Seize the defendant's driver's license, or if applicable, complete an official Lost License Affidavit (DS-250A form). Serve the defendant with notice of suspension using the official DS-1190 form. Report the disposition electronically via GECPS within 10 days after conviction. Mail the DS-1190 form and drivers license/Lost License Affidavit to DDS.

License Restrictions Restrictions - Commercial and Non-Commercial

A

No Restriction

B

Corrective Lenses

C

Mechanical Aids

D

Business Purpose Only

E

Automatic Transmission

F

Right Outside Mirror

G

Daylight Only

H

Employer Vehicle Only

I

Left Outside Mirror

J

Prosthetic Aid

K

CDL - Georgia Only

L

Vehicles w/o Air-Brakes

M No Expressways

N

Power Brakes

O

Power Steering

P

Interlock Required

Q

No Passengers

R

Motorcycle 500cc and Under

S

To and From School

T

To and From Medical

U

All Motorcycles (except X)

V

Class B or C Bus

W Class C Bus

X

Three-Wheel Motorcycles

Y

Farm Waiver Required

Z

Visually Impaired Parent

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1

Bioptic Lens Required

2

Personal Vehicles Only

Note: Class D license "conditions," as referenced in O.C.G.A. 40-5-24, should not be confused with license "restrictions," as referenced in O.C.G.A. 40-5-30. An officer citing a driver of violating a Class D license "condition" should charge under O.C.G.A. 40-5-24. A violation of O.C.G.A. 40-524, in and of itself, will not result in a suspension, is not a points-bearing offense, and does not need to be reported to DDS.

Before convicting an individual of violation O.C.G.A. 40-5-30, the court should verify that the license does, in fact, have restrictions on it and that the officer clearly indicated on the UTC which restrictions were violated. Any conviction reported under 40-5-30 against a license that does not have restrictions on it will be returned to the court as an error.

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Failure to Appear
O.C.G.A. 40-5-56; 17-6-11 Note: The purpose of this suspension is to make certain that the defendant will appear before the court to answer the charges alleged by the apprehending officer. This suspension will remain active until the Department of Driver Services receives notice from the court that the case against the defendant has been finally adjudicated. This is the only purpose of this form. It cannot be used as a means of collecting fines from disposed cases. Courts may submit the DS-912 and DS-912 releases via the GECPS system. PLEASE USE A SEPARATE DS-912 FORM FOR EACH CITATION, IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CITATIONS, USE MULTIPLE FORMS.
The court should take the following actions if a Georgia driver's license was displayed in lieu of bail and the defendant does not appear in court at the time of arraignment:
The court is under no legal obligation to provide the driver with notice of their failure to appear in court, nor is the court under any legal obligation to provide drivers with a `grace-period' prior to submitting notice to DDS. DDS will mail the driver notice of a pending suspension giving them 28 days to clear the FTA with the court and show notice of such to DDS.
Courts can submit the FTA electronically via GECPS, OR:
1. Complete the official DS-912 form, checking the second block. 2. The copy that is marked "DEFENDANT'S NOTICE" (top copy) should be sent to the licensee as
notification that he or she should appear to answer the charges before your court. The court shall then forward the "HOME JURISDICTION COPY" (yellow) to DDS immediately. 3. Upon receipt of a DS-912 forwarded by the court, DDS shall suspend the driver's license and driving privilege of the defaulting person indefinitely. 4. Upon adjudication the court should provide the defendant with the "DEFENDANT'S RECEIPT" (pink copy) and should mail the copy entitled "HOME JURISDICTION-SUSPENSION WITHDRAWAL" (goldenrod copy) to this Department. 5. It is important that the Department of Driver Services receives the copy marked the "HOME JURISDICTION-SUSPENSION WITHDRAWAL" in order to process the release of the suspension. 6. The "COURT COPY" (bottom copy) should be retained as a part of the court's records.
The suspension will be indefinite and only reinstated as described below. Reinstatement Requirements:
Courts can withdraw the FTA electronically via GECPS, OR After we receive the "HOME JURISDICTION-SUSPENSION WITHDRAWAL" copy from the court,
the person must pay DDS a reinstatement fee of $35.00 ($25.00 if processed by mail.)
For non-Georgia drivers licensed in a member state of the Nonresident Violator Compact: Note: The Department of Driver Services will not accept DS-912 forms for people licensed in the following states, as these states are not members of the Nonresident Violator Compact: Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon, or Wisconsin

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Those law enforcement agencies that submit traffic violations to your court should be notified not to issue appearance citations to drivers licensed in any of these six "nonmember" states.
DDS cannot accept FTA suspensions for non-Georgia drivers from states that are members of the Nonresident Violator Compact if the suspension is received more than 6 months from the date the driver failed to appear in court.
The court should take the following actions if a driver's license from a "member state" was displayed in lieu of bail and the non-Georgia resident defendant does not appear in court at the time of arraignment:
Courts can submit the FTA electronically via GECPS, OR:
1. Complete the DS-912, checking the first block. 2. The copy that is marked "DEFENDANT'S NOTICE" (top copy) should be sent to the licensee as
notification that he or she should appear to answer the charges before your court. The court shall then forward the "HOME JURISDICTION COPY" (yellow) to this Department within 5 days. 3. Upon receipt of a DS-912 forwarded by the court, DDS shall suspend the driving privilege of the defaulting person indefinitely. 4. Notification will be sent to the driver's home state. As a member of the Nonresident Violator Compact, the member state has agreed to suspend the driver's license issued in their state until notified by this department that charge against the person has been finally adjudicated. 5. Upon adjudication the court should provide the defendant with the "DEFENDANT'S RECEIPT" (pink copy) and should mail the copy entitled "HOME JURISDICTION-SUSPENSION WITHDRAWAL" (goldenrod copy) to this Department.
It is important that the Department of Driver Services receives the copy marked the "HOME JURISDICTION-SUSPENSION WITHDRAWAL" in order to process the release of the suspension. The "COURT COPY" (bottom copy) should be retained as a part of the court's records.
Reinstatement Requirements: Courts can withdraw the FTA electronically via GECPS, OR After we receive the "HOME JURISDICTION-SUSPENSION WITHDRAWAL" copy from the court, the person must pay DDS a reinstatement fee of $35.00 ($25.00 if processed by mail.)
Driver's License as Collateral
O.C.G.A. 17-6-2 Any qualifying defendant may be allowed to post their valid driver's license as collateral for bail pursuant to an agreement under O.C.G.A. 17-6-2.
The requirements are: 1. The individual is a Georgia resident; 2. The individual possesses a valid Georgia driver's license (not expired, suspended, or revoked); 3. The individual is charged with a violation of state law (misdemeanor offense); 4. The individual has been incarcerated for not less than five days; and

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5. The individual's bail is $1,000.00 or less.
The sheriff of the county wherein the violation occurred shall be authorized, unless otherwise ordered by a judicial officer, to accept that individual's driver's license as collateral. The individual posting a license as collateral shall execute an acknowledgment and agreement between the individual and the State of Georgia as bond wherein the individual agrees to appear in court to answer the charges made against the individual and acknowledges that failure to appear in court when the case is scheduled for hearing, trial, or plea shall result in a forfeiture of the individual's license through suspension by operation of law effective upon the date of the individual's scheduled appearance. The individual shall also be notified that failure to appear in court as required may result in criminal prosecution for bail jumping as provided in O.C.G.A. 16-10-51. After execution of the agreement, except as otherwise provided by law, the license shall be returned to the individual and the original agreement shall be delivered to the prosecuting attorney for filing with the accusation, citation, or dismissal. Whenever an individual has been charged with a violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, then the provisions of O.C.G.A. 40-5-67 shall apply. If the defendant does not appear in court at the time of arraignment, the court should take the following actions to clear this case: 1. Complete the official DS-912 form, checking the third block. 2. The copy that is marked "DEFENDANT'S NOTICE" (top copy) should be sent to the licensee as
notification that he or she should appear to answer the charges before your court. 3. The court shall then forward, within five days, the "HOME JURISDICTION COPY" (yellow) to this
Department. Upon receipt of an official DS-912 form from the court, DDS shall suspend the driver's license and driving privilege of the defaulting person indefinitely.
Suspension Indefinite.
Reinstatement Requirements: A license suspended pursuant to this subsection shall only be reinstated when the individual shall pay to the Department of Driver Services a reinstatement fee of $25 together with a certified notice from the clerk of the originating court that the case has either been disposed of or has been rescheduled and a deposit of sufficient collateral approved by the sheriff of the county wherein the charges were made in an amount to satisfy the original bail amount has been made.

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Commercial Driver's Licenses
O.C.G.A. 40-5-140 through O.C.G.A. 40-5-159
The privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is a highly regulated practice within Georgia and the United States. Federal regulations and the Official Code of Georgia Annotated provide certain criteria and requirements concerning:
the issuance of commercial driver's licenses, including:
age requirements knowledge and skills tests background investigations for an endorsement to carry hazardous materials specific knowledge and skills tests for other special endorsements
the disqualification of commercial driver's licenses, including:
Serious Traffic Violations Major Disqualifying Offenses Out-of-Service Orders Railroad Grade Crossing Violations Any offense that would result in the withdrawal of a person's non-commercial driving
privileges
the operation of commercial motor vehicles, including:
limits on the number of operating hours in any given time period standards related to safe operation and minimum standards for equipment specific height, width, weight, and other requirements
These regulations are needed to ensure the safety of the streets and highways in Georgia. In 2004, there were 4, 862 large trucks involved in fatal traffic crashes; in Georgia there were 214. One out of eight traffic fatalities involved a large truck. However, just because a large truck was involved in these crashes does not mean that the commercial motor vehicle operator was at fault. These statistics are provided not to indicate that commercial driver's license holders or the vehicles that they operate are dangerous, but rather to demonstrate that the size, weight, and cargo of these vehicles require a more skilled and knowledgeable driver who can operate them safely.
In fact, commercial motor vehicle operators are among the safest drivers in this nation. Many have logged millions of miles on the open road without a single crash. According to FMCSA statistics, in 2004, there were 99.9 persons injured per 100 million passenger vehicle miles traveled, while there were only 51.3 persons injured per 100 million large truck miles traveled. The large majority of CMV operators consider themselves to be professionals and take seriously their obligations to the industry, their employers, and the safety of their roads and communities.
Anyone who operates a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) is required to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). In Georgia, a CDL is required to operate any Class A or Class B vehicle that is used in the furtherance of commerce, or any Class C vehicle that is carrying a quantity of hazardous material that, based on Federal regulations, requires a placard, OR, any Class C vehicle that is capable of transporting 16 or more passengers including the driver. (See Georgia Law for more specific definitions and exemptions).

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Any operator of a commercial vehicle must have in his or her possession a valid commercial driver's license. Exceptions:
Military personnel operating military vehicles recreational vehicles fire or emergency vehicles farm equipment operated within 150 miles of the farm
This license can be identified by the caption "Commercial License" which will be displayed prominently on the front of each license.
Note: If a violation is committed while operating a commercial vehicle, all blocks on the citation that denote that the driver was operating a commercial vehicle must be marked; if the vehicle was a noncommercial vehicle, the citation should not reflect that the violation occurred in a commercial vehicle.
In Georgia, any withdrawal of an individual's non-commercial driving privileges will automatically result in the disqualification of their commercial driving privileges or their ability to obtain a commercial driver's license. There are, however, instances in which a person may lose their commercial driving privileges or their ability to obtain a commercial driver's license, but still retain their ability to operate a non-commercial motor vehicle.
SERIOUS TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
The increased penalties for Serious Traffic Violations occur if the offense is committed in a Commercial Motor Vehicle OR a non-commercial motor vehicle. The following are considered serious traffic violations by both Federal regulations [49 CFR 383.51(c)] and Georgia law {O.C.G.A. 40-5142(22)}:
Speeding, 15 or more miles per hour over the posted limit Reckless Driving Improper or Erratic lane change (except failure to signal) Following too closely Any traffic violation in connection with a fatal accident Operating a CMV without obtaining a CDL Operating a CMV without a CDL in the driver's possession Operating a CMV without a CDL of the proper class and/or endorsements for the specific
vehicle being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo transported
Note: Georgia also defines Railroad Grade Crossing Violations as a serious traffic offense, but provides for special penalties required under Federal regulations. For the purpose of this handout, Railroad Grade Crossing Violations are discussed separately.

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Disqualification for any of the above offenses will be applied when they occur within a 10-year period measured from the date of arrest to date of arrest for which the conviction was obtained.
Disqualifications:
1st Conviction no disqualification 2nd Conviction 60 days 3rd Conviction 120 days
Note: Each conviction must stem from a separate incident; disqualifications will run consecutively (not concurrently as is normally the case).
MAJOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Major Offenses committed in a Commercial Motor Vehicle or in a non-Commercial Motor Vehicle Operating a CMV or non-CMV while under the influence of alcohol 1,2 Operating a CMV with a BAC of .04 or greater 1,2 Refusal to submit to a chemical test 1,2 Driving a CMV or non-CMV while under the influence of a controlled substance 1,2 Leaving the scene of an accident (CMV or non-CMV) 1,2 Felony involving the use of a motor vehicle (CMV or non-CMV) 1,2 Causing a fatality through the negligent operation of a CMV 1,2 Operating a CMV when the driver's CDL is suspended 1,2,3 Use of CMV or non-CMV in the commission of a felony involving the manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of a controlled substance 1,2 Racing on the streets and highways 2 Using a motor vehicle in attempting to flee or elude an officer 2 Operating a motor vehicle with a revoked, cancelled, or suspended registration in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-15 2 Theft of a commercial motor vehicle or cargo contained therein Administrative Per Se (Georgia Implied Consent)
1 required by Federal regulations [49 CFR 383.51(b)] 2 required by the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 40-5-151 3 Operating a CMV while CDL is suspended is only a disqualifying offense if the previous suspension is the result of an offense committed while operating a CMV.
A disqualification will be applied to the driver's record for a conviction of these offenses (arising from separate incidents and occurring in either a CMV or a non-CMV) in the lifetime of the driver. Provided, however, that for those offenses that did not occur in a commercial motor vehicle, and that occurred prior to 2003, the disqualification will not apply unless the individual held a commercial driver's license at that time.

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Disqualifications:
For use of a CMV in the commission of a felony involving the manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of a controlled substance ONLY:
a lifetime disqualification that cannot be shortened or otherwise reduced by the state.
For any of the above convictions, if the CMV was transporting quantities of hazardous material that require a placard:
a 3 year disqualification
For all other convictions: 1st Conviction 1-year disqualification 2nd Conviction Lifetime disqualification
Federal regulations allow for states to reconsider the re-issuance of a CDL after 10 years have elapsed as part of a lifetime disqualification; provided, however, that the driver meets certain criteria. Georgia has opted to define a lifetime disqualification as a true, duration of the natural life disqualification for all offenses committed after July 1, 2006. All cases of a lifetime disqualification prior to July 1, 2006 will be re-considered after a 10 year disqualification period.
OUT-OF-SERVICE ORDERS
An out-of-service order is a temporary withdrawal of the privilege to operate a CMV. An out-of-service order may be related to either the driver or the vehicle. For example, an out-of-service order for a vehicle with defective equipment (such as brakes, axles, suspension, lights, etc) is in place indefinitely, or until the driver gets the defect fixed. An out-of-service order for an hours of service violation (driver on the road for too many hours) is in place for 8 hours. An out-of-service order based on a driver having any measurable alcohol in his or her system, or who refuses to take a chemical test, is in place for 24 hours (O.C.G.A. 40-5-152)
Disqualifications for violating an out of service order will be applied when they occur within a 10-year period measured from the date of arrest to date of arrest for which the conviction was obtained.
Disqualifications:
1st conviction for an out-of-service order: 90 days 1st conviction for an out-of-service order while transporting hazardous material in quantities
that require a placard or operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers: 180 days
2nd conviction for an out-of-service order: 1 year 2nd conviction for an out-of-service order while transporting hazardous material in quantities
that require a placard or operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers: 3 years

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3rd conviction for an out-of-service order: 3 years 3rd conviction for an out-of-service order while transporting hazardous material in quantities
that require a placard or operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers: 3 years
Civil Penalties: $1,100 to $2,750 fine must be assessed against the driver $2,750 to $11,000 fine must be assessed against an employer who knowingly permits or requires drivers to operate a CMV while under an out-of-service order
RAILROAD-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING VIOLATIONS
For drivers who are required to stop at all railroad crossings (usually those drivers operating a CMV that is carrying hazardous materials or a bus carrying passengers): failing to stop before driving onto a crossing.
For drivers who are not required to always stop: Failing to slow down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching train Failing to stop before reaching the crossing, if the tracks are not clear
For all drivers: Failing to have sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping Failing to obey traffic control device or instructions of enforcement official at crossing Failing to negotiate a crossing due to insufficient undercarriage clearance
Disqualification for any of the above offenses will be applied when they occur as separate instances within a 3-year period measured from the date of arrest to date of arrest for which the conviction was obtained.
1st conviction: 60 days 2nd conviction: 120 days 3rd conviction: 1 year
Disqualifications, Suspensions and Penalties Other notes
A plea of nolo contendere will not be accepted for any conviction received in the operation of a commercial vehicle. A limited driving permit is NOT available for operating a commercial vehicle.
The defendant's commercial driver's license or lost license affidavit, if applicable, and service of suspension should be attached to the citation as part of the disposition of the court.

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Note: Although the commercial license may be suspended, revoked, or under a disqualification, the privilege of operating a non-commercial vehicle may or may not be affected.
The procedures regarding reinstatement, if the violation committed would mandate a suspension under "non-commercial driver's license," may be found under the specific offense that was committed. If the offense is not covered in this manual, and you wish information in regards to this offense, you may call the Commercial Driver's License Unit at (678) 413-8458 or -8461.
Commercial Motor Vehicle/Commercial Driver's License FAQs
Question: What does "GVWR" mean? Answer: GVWR means Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. GVWR is the rating applied by a vehicle manufacturer, and represents the maximum total weight of vehicle, cargo, people, fuel, and other fluids together.
Question: How is GVWR used? Answer: The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is one method used to determine whether a vehicle is subject to regulation.
Question: I'm confused. I've heard some people say that a GVWR of 10,001 lbs. or more makes a vehicle subject to the regulations, others say 26,001 lbs. Can you help clear this up? Answer: Vehicles with a GVWR of 10,001 lbs. or more used as part of a business (including a nonprofit organization) are considered commercial motor vehicles for purposes of most of the safety regulations. This applies to single vehicles (trucks and vans) and to combinations of vehicles (such as a truck pulling a trailer or other equipment). At 26,001 lb. and above GVWR, additional requirements also apply (Commercial Driver's License and Drug and Alcohol Testing). In addition, vehicles that carry hazardous materials for a business purpose are considered commercial regardless of GVWR.
Question: I've never heard of these regulations before. Are they new? Answer: No. The safety regulations at the 10,001 lb. GVWR level have been in the Federal Regulations for decades. The State of Georgia first adopted the Federal Regulations in 1972 for forhire carriers, and they have applied to both private and for-hire companies since 1984.
Question: My truck (or truck & trailer) that I use for my business has a GVWR of 10,001 lb. or more. Do I need a medical examiner's certificate? Answer: Yes. The medical qualification and exam requirements apply.
Question: My truck (or truck & trailer) that I use for my business has a GVWR of 10,001 lb. or more. Do I need a US DOT Number? Answer: Yes. The power unit must be identified with the name of the company and the US DOT Number. If you cross state lines, or otherwise carry interstate freight (such as air freight) the US DOT

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Number comes from the Federal DOT. If you stay within the State of Georgia, and don't carry interstate cargo, the US DOT number comes from the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety.
Question: My truck (or truck and trailer) that I use for my business has a GVWR of 10,001 lb. or more. Do I need to keep a logbook (Records of Duty Status)? Answer: Generally, yes. Drivers of these vehicles are subject to the hours-of-service limits and recordkeeping requirements. A local driver may not need a logbook if all of the following requirements are met: 1. The driver stays inside a 100-mile radius of their work-reporting location. 2. The driver reports to and is dismissed from the same work reporting location each day. 3. The driver works less that 12 hours each day, and drives less than 10 hours each day. 4. The driver has at least 8 hours off duty between each 12-hour on-duty period. 5. Time records are kept for 6 months, showing the time in, time out, and total hours worked each day.
Note: The driver is still subject to the 60 hours in 7-day rule or 70 hours in 8-day rule.
Question: My truck (or truck and trailer) that I use for my business has a GVWR of 10,001 lb. or more. What hours-of-service limits apply? Answer: 1. The driver may drive up to 10 hours, after having 8 consecutive hours off duty. 2. The driver may be on duty for a total of 15 hours, after having 8 consecutive hours off duty
(driving time counts against this 15-hour limit). 3. For a company that has vehicles operating every day, the driver may not exceed a total of 70
hours on duty time in the current 8-day period. For a company that does not operate every day, the limit is 60hours on duty in the current 7-day period.
Question: What are the commonly violated regulations? Answer: For vehicles and combinations with GVWR of 10,001 lbs. or more:
Vehicle identification (Name and US DOT Number) No medical exam certificate Using a radar detector (radar detectors are prohibited) No fire extinguisher No stopped vehicle warning devices (reflective triangles) Driver did not do a pre-trip inspection (need not be written) Driver exceeded hours-of-service limits No time records kept on driver No annual mechanical inspection of vehicle No post-trip inspection (must be in writing) Trailers not equipped with required brakes, lights, and reflectors.
Question: What kinds of regulations are there about alcoholic beverages? Answer: These regulations apply to all commercial vehicles, 10,001 lbs. or more: The driver may not have any alcoholic beverage (including so called "non-alcoholic" beer) anywhere on the vehicle or combination. There are exceptions if the beverages are part of the legitimate manifested cargo, and for bus and limousine passengers.

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The driver may not operate the vehicle with any measurable amount of alcohol in their system. The driver may not consume alcohol within 4 hours of reporting to work. A driver who violates these regulations will be placed out of service for 24 hours. The vehicle may be impounded.
Question: My truck has air brakes, but a GVWR of under 26,001 lbs. Do I need a Commercial Driver's License? Answer: No, unless the vehicle is used to transport hazardous materials that require placards. Air brakes alone do not invoke the CDL requirement.
Question: Where can I get more information about the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations? Answer: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a Regulatory Guidance section on their website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov
NOTE: These Questions and Answers are general restatements of the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Georgia Law. Always consult applicable regulations and law specific to your situation.

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Juvenile Court Procedures
Please Do Not Report those cases which have been nolle prossed, reduced to a warning, dismissed, voided, dead docketed, held in abeyance, informally adjusted, those cases which concluded in the child and parent being reprimanded or counseled, any conviction that is exempted under Title 40, or any conviction that does not relate to the operation of a motor vehicle or will not result in the suspension of a driver's license unless a suspension is ordered by the court.
Please note that any interruption of driving privileges of a juvenile caused by a suspension, whether mandated by law or ordered by the court, may result in the delay of progression through Georgia's teenage graduated licensing program.
Reporting procedures:
Juvenile Courts may submit convictions and court-ordered suspensions to DDS via the following methods:
Electronically Courts can electronically submit a juvenile traffic ticket, drug conviction, or court ordered suspension (pursuant to a juvenile hearing, disposition of a reportable violation during a juvenile traffic hearing, or disposition of delinquency). Contact your vendor for more information on how to data enter this information and successfully transmit it to DDS.
DS-1137 - Under 16 years of age for DUI or certain Drug Possession Charges If the juvenile is less than 16 years of age, the court can use a form DS-1137 for an adjudication of delinquency for Driving Under the Influence (O.C.G.A. 40-6-391), Possession of Controlled Substance (O.C.G.A. 16-13-30), or Possession of Dangerous Drugs (O.C.G.A. 16-13-72). The court should use the first check box on the form (O.C.G.A. 40-5-22.1). The court should circle the appropriate legal code and indicate whether it is a first or second adjudication. A first adjudication will result in the suspension of the Class CP license or the denial of licensing privileges until the juvenile reaches the age of 17. A second adjudication will result in the suspension of the Class CP license or the denial of licensing privileges until the juvenile reaches the age of 18.
Limited Driving Permit - No Reinstatement Procedures:
Upon reaching the age of eligibility, the following requirements must be met before a driver's license will be issued: Completion of a Drug/Alcohol Risk Reduction course approved by DDS or completion of a substance abuse clinic or program approved by the Council of Juvenile Court Judges. The original certificate of completion must be provided to DDS by the juvenile on or before the time of application; and Payment of a $210 reinstatement fee (or $200 if applied for by mail).

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DS-1137 17 years of age or under for court-ordered suspensions If a juvenile court would like to initiate a court-ordered suspension pursuant to an adjudication of delinquency, a juvenile traffic conviction, or for any reason the court is legally permitted to do so, it can use the DS-1137 and check the appropriate box. Depending on the legal reason for the suspension, the juvenile court is limited to either the period of the probation or a period of time not to go beyond the driver's 18th birthday. The form explains which suspension period is appropriate.
Because court-ordered suspensions will "age off" of the record once the period of suspension has elapsed, the court should retain the driver's license and return it to the juvenile at the end of the suspension period. This will prevent the juvenile from paying a replacement fee for their license. All other offenses will have reinstatement requirements as indicated in this document or otherwise required by DDS pursuant to Georgia law.
DS-32 Uniform Traffic Citation Juvenile Traffic Charges If a juvenile court is reporting a traffic-related conviction via a Uniform Traffic Citation, it can do so by completing the "Disposition and Sentence" portion on the reverse of the UTC. This will result in DDS taking the appropriate action required by law (assessment of points or a suspension).
If the court wishes to impose a court-ordered suspension, the following phrase must appear in the "Disposition and Sentence" section on the reverse side of the UTC:
"As a matter of probation, the driver's license will be suspended for a period of ________________" (period of time)
The Uniform Traffic Citation or the official DS-1137 form is an acceptable means of reporting courtordered suspensions via paper. However, submit only one. Submitting both documents may result in duplicate suspensions.
Juvenile Traffic charges are described in greater detail below.
DS-1242 Violations of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act (VGCSA) The courts may use the DS-1242 to report the adjudication of a juvenile for any violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act. If the juvenile is under the age of 16 at the time of disposition and is charged with O.C.G.A. 16-13-30 or 16-13-72, DDS will take the actions described above (DS-1137 Under 16 years of age) as if it were reported via the DS-1137 for an under 16 VGCSA charge.
Disposition of Delinquent Child.
O.C.G.A. 15-11-66
The following offenses shall be delinquent offenses and shall not be handled as juvenile traffic offenses:
Homicide by Vehicle, Manslaughter resulting from the operation of a vehicle,

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Any felony, in the commission of which, a motor vehicle is used, Racing on Highways and Streets, Using a motor vehicle in Fleeing or Attempting to Elude an Officer, Fraudulent or fictitious use of a license, Hit and run/Leaving the scene of an accident, Driving under the Influence Possession of a Controlled Substance or Marijuana, and Any other offense for which driving privileges may be suspended or revoked for an adult.
If the adjudication will result in the mandatory suspension of the driving privileges, the court should seize the driver's license and mail it along with a copy of the notice of suspension form (DS-1190) to DDS.
At the conclusion of the dispositional hearing provided in subsection (a) of O.C.G.A. 15-11-65, if the child is found to have committed a delinquent act, the court may, in addition to any other treatment or rehabilitation, suspend the driver's license of such child for any period not to exceed the date on which the child becomes 18 years of age or, in the case of a child who does not have a driver's license, prohibit the issuance of a driver's license to such child for any period not to exceed the date on which the child becomes 18 years of age. If the court is ordering a suspension for a violation that would not normally generate a suspension of the driving privileges by DDS, the court should retain the driver's license for a period of suspension and return it to the offender at the end of such period.
Under 17 years of age Juvenile Traffic Offenses
O.C.G.A. 15-11-73 Upon finding that the child has committed a juvenile traffic offense or a delinquent offense that would be a violation of O.C.G.A. Title 40 if committed by an adult, the court shall forward, within 10 days, a report of the final adjudication and disposition of the charge to the Department of Driver Services. The Department of Driver Services shall record the adjudication and disposition of the offense on the child's permanent record and such adjudication and disposition shall be deemed a conviction for the purpose of suspending or revoking the individual's driver's license. Such record shall also be available to law enforcement agencies and courts as are the permanent traffic records of adults.
Subsequent to an adjudication of any Juvenile Traffic Offense governed by O.C.G.A. 15-11-73, the court has the authority to impose any of the following sanctions:
any sanction listed under O.C.G.A. 15-11-66 [O.C.G.A. 15-11-73(g)(6)] order, as a condition of probation, the Department of Driver Services to suspend the child's
license or privilege of the child to be issued a license for a period of time not exceed 12 months. [O.C.G.A. 15-11-73(g)(2)] Require the child to attend a traffic school approved by the Department of Driver Services or a substance abuse treatment clinic or program approved by the Department of Driver Services or Council of Juvenile Court judges for a reasonable period of time. [O.C.G.A. 15-11-73(g)(3)]

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If the juvenile has a driver's license and the violation is not an offense for which the license may be suspended by the Department of Driver Services, the court should hold the license until its ordered suspension has concluded. By doing this, a reinstatement fee will not be required by the Department of Driver Services.
If the conviction itself will generate a suspension as a matter of law, simply report the conviction and DDS will automatically suspend the license.

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School Attendance/Conduct Suspensions
The driver's license of any person under the age of 18 years will be suspended by the Georgia Department of Driver Services upon notification that he/she has:
Dropped out of school without graduating and has remained out of school for ten consecutive school days;
Ten or more school days of unexcused in the current academic year or previous academic year; or
Been found in violation by a hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of one of the following offenses, or received a change in placement for committing one of the following offenses, or waived his or her right to a hearing and pleaded guilty to one of the following offenses:
Threatening, striking, or causing bodily harm to a teacher or other school personnel; Possession or sale of drugs or alcohol on school property or at a school-sponsored event; Possession or use of a weapon on school property or at a school-sponsored event. For
purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'weapon' shall be defined in accordance with Code Section 16-11-127.1 but shall not include any part of an archeological or cultural exhibit brought to school in connection with a school project; Any sexual offense prohibited under Chapter 6 of Title 16; or Causing substantial physical or visible bodily harm to or seriously disfiguring another person, including another student.
Suspension The suspension shall be for a period of one year or shall end upon the date of such minor's eighteenth birthday or upon receipt of satisfactory proof that the minor is pursuing or has received a general educational development (GED) diploma, a high school diploma, a special diploma, a certificate of high school completion, or has terminated his or her secondary education and is enrolled in a postsecondary school, whichever comes first.
Limited Driving Permit: Yes
A limited permit may be available in cases in which the suspension would create an "undue hardship" on the juvenile or juvenile's family, or if there is clear and convincing evidence that the enforcement of the provisions of this subsection would act as a detriment to the health or welfare of the minor [O.C.G.A. 40-5-22]. The limited permit (if granted) is $25, non-renewable, and will become invalid upon the driver's 18th birthday. See O.C.G.A. 40-5-64(e).

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Miscellaneous Information
City or County Ordinances: Do Not use a city or county ordinance as the violation code. These will
not be processed by DDS. Use the Code Section from the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Open Container Law: This violation assesses two points if the person was driving at the time of the
violation. All convictions involving drivers must be reported to this Department. DO NOT report passengers that are in violation of the open container law.
Completion Certificate from a Drug or Alcohol Course: If the course is completed after violation
date, the certificate will be accepted at any time provided the certificate has not already been used for the reinstatement of any other suspension.
Lost License Affidavit: The form (DS-250A) has been provided to meet the requirement of
submitting a license to the court in those cases where the defendant is unable to surrender his/her license. This form must be sent to DDS in lieu of the defendant's driver's license if the license has been lost or stolen.
Implied Consent Suspension: A defendant no longer has the option of pleading guilty to the
offense of DUI for the purpose of nullifying an Implied Consent suspension that has already begun (12 month suspension).
Extension of the 180 Day Permit (DS 1127): (Blue and White Temporary Driving Permit placed
on the bottom of DUI citation) At the time a law enforcement officer takes a person's driver's license for an alcohol concentration in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 but less than the level for an administrative license suspension under O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.1, the officer shall issue an 180 temporary driving permit. This permit shall be valid until the expiration of 180 days or until the person's driving privilege is suspended or revoked. The Director of Customer Service, Licensing, and Records, or the Director's designee, must authorize all extensions of this permit. DDS shall extend the permit for 30 days only upon receipt of an order from the judge, clerk of court, or solicitor from the court of jurisdiction stating that the case has not yet been adjudicated. The 30 day extension will be DS Form 1128 which, when accompanied with the Uniform Traffic Citation for violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, will serve as a temporary driver's permit for 30 days. DDS shall not issue more than five (5) 30-day extensions of the 180-day permit.
Production of Evidence
If you are electronically connected by a GCIC computer terminal to the data center of the Department of Driver Services, you may receive records as evidence without any additional certification from this Department (O.C.G.A. 40-5-2 and O.C.G.A. 24-3-17). Under O.C.G.A. 24-3-17, this record "shall be admissible as evidence as proof of the act, transaction, occurrence, or event..." Before any additional documentation is subpoenaed from this Department, please check the driving record for all pertinent data before making your request.

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DDS Forms Used by Courts and Law Enforcement
Courts and Law Enforcement Officers

DS-32C DS-250A DS-354 DS-912 DS-1030 DS-1126 DS-1127 DS-1137 DS-1150 DS-1189 DS-1190 DS-1205 DS-1205S DS-1242

Report of Conviction for Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws. Lost License Affidavit. Georgia Implied Consent Notice Notice of Failure to Comply with Terms of Citation (Failure to Appear). Personal Service of Habitual Violator by Apprehending Officer or Court First DUI Conviction Court Affidavit. 180-day Temporary Driving Permit (For DUI arrests not qualifying for DS1205). Report of Juvenile Court Suspension. Notice of Suspension/Revocation by a Sworn Officer. Notice of Habitual Violator by the Court Notice of Suspension/Revocation by the Court Administrative License Suspension Administrative License Suspension Supplemental Report of Conviction for Possession of Controlled Substances or Marijuana.

The forms listed above may be ordered by placing your request on Court/Agency letterhead. This request should list the form number as well as the title of the form. The request must indicated the physical mailing address of the requesting agency because UPS WILL NOT SHIP to PO Boxes.

FAX your request to (678) 413-8489 [Attn: Tammy Morgan].

Or mail your request to: Department of Driver Services Attn: Tammy Morgan PO Box 80447 Conyers, GA 30013

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Support of Court Functions
Our customer service numbers for the general public are as follows: 678-413-8400
or, outside Atlanta Metro Calling Area: 1-866-754-3687.
A list of all of our offices, hours, and directions can be found at the following website (the services offered at each location i.e. Reinstatement, CDL, motorcycle, etc is also indicated): www.dds.ga.gov
The following information is provided to courts, officers of the court, and law enforcement personnel in confidence. Please, these numbers should not be disclosed to the general public under any circumstances:
For specialized customer assistance and court corrections, please contact: Shea Carter, Administrative Specialist (678) 413-8478 [Office] (678) 413-8479 [Facsimile]
OR Beverly Tate, Administrative Specialist (678) 413-5029 [Office] (678) 413-8479 [Facsimile]
For questions regarding GECPS registration, testing, or production, please contact: Cheryl Vicente, User Support Technician (770) 918-5859 cvicente@dds.ga.gov
OR Miya Binta, GECPS Outreach Specialist 678-413-8816 mbinta@dds.ga.gov
OR Letitia Gibson, GECPS Outreach Specialist 770-918-5882 lgibson@dds.ga.gov
For questions regarding GECPS errors, please contact: Beverly Tankersley (678) 413-8847 btankersley@dds.ga.gov
For general support of court functions, training, or topics related to this manual, please contact: Brandon Poarch, Judicial Liaison (678) 413-8444 [Office] (678) 413-8489 [Facsimile] bpoarch@dds.ga.gov

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