Traffic Enforcement Penalties

If you are convicted of your first hands free violation

Georgia law assigns 1 point for a first conviction under the Hands Free Law, which prohibits holding a phone while driving.

When you commit a first child restraint offense

Improperly restraining a child in a vehicle results in 1 point for a first offense.

If you commit a fourth HOV lane violation or more

Multiple HOV lane violations add up, and starting with the fourth offense, 1 point is assessed.

If you are convicted of a second hands free violation

A second violation of the Hands Free Law increases the penalty to 2 points.

If you are caught with an open alcohol container while driving

Possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle is a violation under Georgia law and results in 2 points.

When you speed 15 to 18 mph over the posted limit

Speeding in this range is considered a minor violation but still results in license points.

If you commit a second or subsequent child restraint offense

Georgia assigns additional penalties for repeat offenses involving child passenger safety.

When you fail to properly secure a load on your vehicle

Failing to secure cargo safely on a moving vehicle poses hazards and is penalized under Georgia traffic law.

If you are convicted of a third or further hands free violation

Continued violation of the Hands Free Law after the second offense results in even higher penalties.

When you impede traffic unnecessarily

Driving too slowly or obstructing normal traffic flow without reason results in a 3 point penalty.

If you disobey a traffic signal or officer command

Failure to follow traffic control signals or an officer instructions is a traffic offense in Georgia.

When you speed 19 to 23 mph over the posted limit

Georgia assigns 3 points for moderate speeding violations between 19 and 23 mph over the limit.

If you commit any other moving violation

Violations not otherwise listed but involving improper operation of a motor vehicle are assessed 3 points.

When you drive recklessly

Reckless driving includes aggressive maneuvers, excessive speed, and endangering others, and carries significant penalties.

If you pass improperly on a hill or curve

Unsafe passing where visibility is limited, such as on hills or curves, is dangerous and penalized.

When you speed 24 to 33 mph over the posted limit

Georgia law increases point penalties for high speed violations in this range.

If you drive aggressively

Aggressive driving, including tailgating or weaving, is considered a major violation with the highest penalty points.

When you speed 34 mph or more over the posted limit

Excessive speeding above 34 mph carries the maximum point penalty and may lead to additional legal consequences.