FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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If I miss my court date, can I still just pay the fine?

No, once you have failed to appear in court you can no longer just pay the fine by mail, online, via phone, or in person at the court.  You must appear before a judge once a failure to appear has been entered.

What are points and how do they affect my drivers license?

In Georgia, points are assessed for each conviction pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-57(c)(1)(A).  The Georgia Point System ranges from 2 to 6 points.  A driver with 15 points in a 24 month period will be suspended.

I do not live in Georgia, will points be assessed for traffic ticket convictions?  

No points are assessed against non-residents of Georgia.  However, your home state may assess points for out of state convictions.  

Can I get points taken off or reduced on my driving history?

In accordance with O.C.G.A §40-5-86, licensed Georgia residents may request that the Georgia Department of Driver Services reduce the number of points assessed against their Georgia driver's license up to 7 points once every 5 years.  To qualify for a Points Reduction, you must successfully complete a certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course and present the original certificate of completion to the DDS by mail or in person at one of their Customer Service Centers.

How many points are assessed for a traffic ticket conviction?

Click HERE to see a chart of traffic offenses and their corresponding points.