In Georgia, points added to your driver's license for traffic violations remain on your driving record for two years from the date of the violation
. This means that each point drops off exactly 24 months after it was added, so points from different violations may come off at different times depending on when they were incurred. Accumulating 15 or more points within a 24-month period will result in a suspension of your driver's license
. For drivers under 21, the threshold for suspension is lower; for example, 4 or more points can lead to immediate suspension
. Georgia also offers a points reduction option where you can reduce up to 7 points once every five years by completing a certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course and submitting the certificate to the Department of Driver Services
. To summarize:
- Points stay on your Georgia driving record for 2 years from the violation date.
- Accumulating 15 points in 24 months leads to license suspension for adults.
- Drivers under 21 face suspension with fewer points (4 or more).
- You can reduce points by up to 7 once every 5 years by completing an approved defensive driving course.
This system helps monitor and penalize unsafe driving behaviors while providing a way to mitigate point accumulation through education
