The course can be taken for the following reasons:
Ticket dismissal - Many judges in Georgia will dismiss or not process a moving violation ticket if the offender completes the six-hour course. This means the ticket won’t be reported to insurance or appear on the driver’s record.
Fine and point reduction - Under Georgia law, some courts allow offenders to complete a course, resulting in a 20% fine reduction and no points added to the driver’s record.
Points removal - Drivers may take the course once every five years to remove seven points from their driving record.
Drivers aged 21 and older who accumulate 15 points within 24 months will have their license suspended.
Drivers under 18 who accumulate four or more points within 12 months will have their license suspended for six months.
Drivers under 21 will have their license suspended for six months for a single moving violation that results in an assessment of four or more points.
License reinstatement - If your license has been suspended in Georgia, often courts require the completion of a Defensive Driving course before it can be reinstated.
Insurance discounts - Georgia drivers can take the 6-hour Defensive Driving course to receive a 10-15% discount on their auto insurance premium. The exact discount varies by insurance company, so please check with your insurer for specific details.
Personal education - Parents often attend the course for an insurance discount and want their newly licensed teen driver to attend for personal education. If your teen has completed our Driver’s Ed program, many insurance companies offer a discount for Driver’s Ed until age 21. In this case, the Defensive Driving class may not provide an additional discount but is still beneficial for personal education. Please check with your insurer for specific details.