GA DMV Fines, Penalties, and Point System 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Georgia's Habitual Violator law, how many convictions of certain serious offenses within 5 years can result in HV status?
- 2 convictions
- 3 convictions (Correct answer)
- 4 convictions
- 5 convictions
Correct answer: 3 convictions
A driver is declared a Habitual Violator in Georgia upon 3 convictions of specified serious offenses within 5 years.
Question 2: For how long is a driver's license revoked after being declared a Habitual Violator in Georgia?
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
Correct answer: 5 years
A Habitual Violator declaration in Georgia results in a 5-year license revocation.
Question 3: Georgia drivers may complete an approved defensive driving course to reduce their point total by how many points, once every 5 years?
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 7 points (Correct answer)
- 10 points
Correct answer: 7 points
Georgia allows drivers to reduce their accumulated point total by 7 points once every 5 years by completing a DDS-approved defensive driving course.
Question 4: What is the minimum fine for a first-offense speeding ticket in a Georgia school zone?
- $100
- $150
- $250 (Correct answer)
- $300
Correct answer: $250
Georgia law mandates a minimum fine of $250 for speeding in a school zone on a first offense.
Question 5: In Georgia, what surcharge is added to all fines for violations in a work/construction zone?
- Fines are doubled (Correct answer)
- Fines are tripled
- A flat $200 is added
- A flat $500 is added
Correct answer: Fines are doubled
Georgia law doubles all fines for traffic violations committed in active work zones to protect road workers.
Question 6: How many points in Georgia are assessed for improper passing, including passing on the right or passing in a no-passing zone?
- 2 points
- 3 points (Correct answer)
- 4 points
- 6 points
Correct answer: 3 points
Improper passing violations in Georgia result in 3 points being added to the driver's record.
Question 7: A Georgia driver who accumulates 15 points within 24 months and has their license suspended must wait a minimum of how long before applying for reinstatement?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 120 days
Correct answer: 90 days
A driver suspended under the 15-point rule in Georgia must wait a minimum of 90 days before applying for reinstatement.
GA DMV Fines, Penalties, and Point System 2
Under Georgia's Habitual Violator law, how many convictions of certain serious offenses within 5 years can result in HV status?