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6SECTION : TEEN DRIVING LAWS
may, for any reason, revoke your license until Conditions of a Class D instructional permit or driver’s license may re-
you reach the age of 18; Provisional License quest revocation of the license or permit at any
• You must pass a road test designed to evalu- • A Class D license Holder may not drive be- time prior to the minor’s eighteenth birthday.
ate your ability to safely operate a motor ve- The person requesting revocation of a minor’s
hicle. See pages 16-17 for more information tween the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. instructional permit or driver’s license must
related to the Road Test; — NO EXCEPTIONS; submit his or her request for the revocation on
• You must satisfy the Driver Education Re- • During the first six months following is- the form designated by the Department. The
quirements listed below. (NOTE: Teens with suance, only immediate family members form requires the person’s notarized signature.
parents active in the U.S. Military can use may ride in the vehicle. ‘Immediate family The person requesting revocation of a minor’s
an out of state driver's education certificate member’ includes the driver’s parents and instructional permit or driver’s license must pay
provided that it is within 9 months of their step-parents, grandparents, siblings and step- a non-refundable fee of $10.00.
16th birthday.) siblings, children, and any other person who
Driver Education Requirements resides at the driver’s residence; License/Permit Suspensions
• To obtain a Class D license at the age of 16 • During the second six months following is-
you must complete a driver education course suance, only one passeng er under 21 years Convictions Other Than DUI
approved by DDS. An approved driver edu- of age who is not a member of the driver’s The State of Georgia applies strict penalties to
cation course consists of: immediate family may ride in the vehicle;
»» either 30 hours of classroom instruction • After the first and second six-month periods, teens who fail to obey the laws regarding opera-
only three passengers under 21 years of age tion of a motor vehicle. The instructional permit
OR completion of an equivalent online who are not members of the driver’s immedi- or driver’s license of any person under 21 years
virtual course; ate family may ride in the vehicle; of age convicted of any of the following offenses
AND • A Class D license Holder must, for the 12 shall be SUSPENDED for a period of six months
»» 6 hours of on-the-road experience with a months preceding application for their Class for a first conviction, or for a period of twelve
certified instructor OR completion of the C license, be free from any convictions for months for a second or subsequent conviction.
DDS approved Parent-Teen Driving Guide; major traffic violations that result in the man- • Hit and run or leaving the scene of a crash;
»» You must also have completed a cumula- datory suspension of a driver’s license. • Racing on highways or streets;
tive total of at least 40 hours of other driv- • Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting
ing experience, including at least 6 hours Teens Moving to Georgia
at night. Completion of the DDS approved to elude an officer;
Parent-Teen Driving Guide will serve as an The following information applies to teens • Reckless driving;
affidavit certifying that this requirement moving to Georgia from another state who wish • Aggressive driving;
has been met; to obtain a driver’s license or permit in Georgia. • Any other offense for which four or more
NOTE Under Age 18 without a valid
»» if the teen obtains the on-the-road compo- license issued by another state points are assessed:
nent of driver’s education from a certified »» Unlawful passing of a school bus;
instructor, a separate document affirming If you do not already hold a valid driver’s »» Improper passing on a hill or curve;
that this requirement has been met must license or instructional permit issued by an- »» Exceeding the speed limit by 24 miles per
be completed at the time of the road test. other state, you will be subject to the licensing
• If you have not completed the driver edu- requirements of Georgia residents. Please see hour or more.
cation requirements, you cannot obtain a the preceding sections for more information. • The accumulation of four or more points in any
Class D license until you reach the age of 17. Under Age 18 with valid
For information on approved driver educa- out of state license 12-month period while under 18 years of age.
tion courses and to download the Parent- A limited permit may be available only if
Teen Driving Guide, see the DDS website, If you hold a valid driver’s license or instruc- the suspension resulted from a conviction for
dds.georgia.gov. tional permit issued by another state, you will speeding 24-33 mph over the speed limit and
normally be eligible to obtain a comparable the applicant is at least 18 years old.
Serving Justice license issued by Georgia. However, the state
Across the Nation® of issuance may have requirements for teenage Convictions for Driving Under the
drivers that differ from Georgia. For more infor- Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI)
Savings H Checking H Credit Cards mation, please call the Customer Contact Center
H Consumer & Real Estate Loans at (678) 413-8400. First DUI Suspension:
• If your Blood Alcohol Concentration was .02
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Detailed information concerning permit and test was given, your license will be suspend-
licensing requirements for Motorcycle Opera- ed for a minimum period of 6 months, unless
tor’s Permits and Licenses can be found on the you have a previous conviction for an offense
DDS website at dds.georgia.gov. Teens under in the above list, in which case your license
age 17 must meet the Driver Education Require- will be suspended for a minimum period of
ments listed on this page to obtain a Class M 12 months;
Instructional Permit (MP). A Class M Motor- • If your Blood Alcohol Concentration was .08
cycle Operator's License is available at age 17. or greater or you refused implied consent
testing, your license will be suspended for a
Revocation of Minor’s minimum period of 12 months;
License/Permit • No limited driving permit is available.
The parent, legal guardian or responsible Second DUI Suspension:
adult who signed a minor’s application for an Your license will be suspended for a minimum
period of 18 months, with ignition interlock per-
mit eligibility after 120 days.
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