How many points does it take to suspend your license in Georgia?

Each moving violation conviction adds points, and 15 points within 24 months brings a license suspension.

Updated November 13, 2026

How long do points stay on your license in Georgia?

Points count toward suspension for 24 months, measured from the date of the violation.

Does a driving course take points off in Georgia?

Completing a certified defensive driving course removes up to 7 points, once in any 5-year period.

How to check your points in Georgia

Your Georgia driving record lists each conviction and the points it carries. In Georgia it is called the Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). See the Georgia driving record page.

How Georgia compares with nearby states

State	Uses points	The rule
Alabama	Yes	A speeding conviction of 1 to 25 mph over adds 2 points, and 12 to 14 points in 2 years brings a 60-day suspension, rising to 365 days at 24 points.
Florida	Yes	A moving violation adds 3 to 6 points, and 12 points in 12 months brings a suspension of up to 30 days.
North Carolina	Yes	Points are assessed for convictions by offense date, and 12 points within three years can bring a suspension, or 8 points within three years after reinstatement.
South Carolina	Yes	Speeding adds 2, 4, or 6 points depending on speed over the limit, and 12 or more points can bring a license suspension of three to six months.
Tennessee	Yes	Violations add points, and 12 or more points within one year leads the state to issue a notice of proposed suspension with a right to a hearing.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. Georgia DDS sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: dds.georgia.gov, law.justia.com.

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Each state sets its own limit, such as 12 points in 12 months in Florida. See how many points suspend a license in your state.
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How to get points off your license
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Check license points
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