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I am under 21 years of age, how does the Georgia Teenage Driver’s Responsibility Act affect me?

August 14, 2024

If you are under 21 years of age and convicted of any one offense for which four (4) or more points are assessed, your drivers’ license will be suspended for a minimum of six (6) months. No work permits are available. If you are under eighteen (18) years of age and accumulate four (4) points in a 12-month period, your drivers’ license will be suspended for a minimum of six (6) months. 

Some common four-point violations are:

• Exceeding the speed limit by 24 mph or more
• Improper passing on a hill or curve
• Unlawful passing of a school bus
• Aggressive driving For additional information: DDS Website