Georgia Traffic School Requirements
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Georgia’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This page is general information, not legal advice.
In Georgia, traffic school eligibility centers on the state's point reduction mechanism. Drivers who complete an approved driver improvement course, commonly known as defensive driving school, may present their course certificate to the Department of Driver Services (DDS) for a reduction of up to seven points from their driving record. The frequency limit for this benefit is typically once every five years.
The governing statute for this provision is O.C.G.A. § 40-5-86. Eligibility to attend traffic school and benefit from point reduction depends on several factors, including the specific traffic offense involved, the driver's existing driving record, and whether the court overseeing the citation permits traffic school as an option. Because these requirements vary by case and jurisdiction, drivers should verify their eligibility directly with the court handling their citation or with the Georgia Department of Driver Services before enrolling in a course.
This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility / notes | Approved driver improvement (defensive driving) course; present certificate to DDS for up to 7-point reduction. |
| Frequency | once / 5 years |
| Points effect | -7 points |
| Governing statute | O.C.G.A. § 40-5-86 |