TICKET DISMISSAL AND REINSTATEMENT - DEFENSIVE DRIVING
DRIVER IMPROVEMENT CLINIC
Taggart’s Driver Improvement Clinic, licensed by the Georgia Department of Driver Services, offers the six-hour Defensive Driving Program often required by Georgia law and out of state courts. The following are reasons why an individual would be required or elect to take the course:
TICKET DISMISSAL
Many judges in the state of Georgia will dismiss or non-process a ticket for a moving violation if the offender completes the six-hour program. This works well for the driver because the ticket dismissal will result in no notation on their driver’s record with the state. Therefore insurance companies will not be aware of a ticket having been issued for a moving violation.
UNDER AGE 18 SUSPENSION
Effective January 1, 2002, drivers under 18 years of age who accumulate four or more points in a 12-month period will have their driving privileges suspended for six months. Completion of this six-hour Defensive Driving Program is required prior to restoration of driving privileges.
UNDER AGE 21 SUSPENSION
Individuals under 21 years old will have their driver’s license suspended for a minimum of six months for the conviction of ONE moving violation if the violation results in the assessment of four or more points. Most individuals affected by this law have been convicted of speeding 24 m.p.h. or more over the speed limit. Prior to restoration of their driving privileges, the driver must complete this six-hour DDS licensed course.
POINTS REDUCTION
Under another Georgia law, drivers may take the 6 hour course, once every five years, and reduce up to seven points off their driving record. The Department of Driver Services will often notify a driver of the availability of this program, prior to accumulating enough points to lose their drivers license.
INSURANCE DISCOUNTS
Individuals 25 years of age or older, who have a clean driving record for the previous three years and take the six-hour program shall be eligible, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 33-9-42, to obtain not less than a 10% discount on their automobile insurance premium. This discount is valid for the next three years. Often couples, who are the two named drivers on an insurance policy, will take this program together to qualify for the joint insurance discount.
Many private companies, both in Georgia and throughout the country, have a requirement that their employees, who operate a company vehicle or their own vehicle on behalf of their company, take this course once a year or once every three years to meet company policy.
LICENSE SUSPENSION
If a Georgia driver accumulates 15 points within 24 months, the Department of Driver Services will suspend their driving privileges until the completion of the six-hour program. If a licensed driver accumulates 15 points within 24 months for a second time, within a five-year period, then the completion of the same six-hour program is required.
FINE REDUCTION / NO POINTS
Under a specific Georgia law, some courts will allow an offender to complete the course, which will result in a 20% reduction of the fine and then no points are noted on the driver’s license record.
Payment is due upon enrollment using Visa, MasterCard or American Express (no Discover). Debit cards accepted.
Class starts at exactly 9:00 a.m. for Saturday classes.
NO LATE ADMISSION TO CLASSES
TICKET DISMISSAL / DRIVER’S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT PROGRAM
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Under current Georgia law, individuals 25 years of age or older, with a clean driving record for the past three years, can take a Department of Driver Services licensed six-hour Defensive Driving Classroom Course and obtain a minimum 10% discount on their insurance premium for the next three years. The same classroom course may be accepted by a court for ticket dismissal or downgrading of a traffic ticket. Students must notify the classroom teacher prior to the class starting, the reason the student is taking the course so the proper D.D.S. completion certificate can be issued.
Student has ultimate responsibility in selecting/enrolling in appropriate course/program. Tuition is not refundable, in whole or part, for any student’s failure to complete any course/program. The Georgia Department of Driver Services Completion Certificate will be emailed to the student upon successful completion of class by the end of the next business day.
Payment is due at time of time of registration, Visa, MasterCard or American Express (no Discover). Debit cards Accepted.
NO LATE ADMISSION TO CLASSES
Please bring a pen, note paper and your driver’s license information.
