Georgia DDS Certified and Approved
on Zoom or In-Person
The Georgia Department of Driver Services ( GA DDS) regulates the Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement Program also known as the Georgia DDS Certified Defensive Driving Program.
This is a 6-hour course designed to teach drivers about safe driving attitudes and behaviors. You may attend any of our courses on Zoom or In-Person at our Columbus, GA location. Sign up at least 20 minutes before the class starts.
Classes are offered weekly on Wednesday 10:30-5:30, Thursday 10:30-5:30 and Saturday 9:30-4:30. Check our schedules below.
The Georgia DDS Certified Defensive Driving/
Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement
courses may be taken:
if Court Ordered by a Judge or needed for your Lawyer $95.00
Choose Court/Probation Requirement at Registration
for pending Traffic Tickets and Court Dates $95.00
(check with the clerk of court to see if the judge will accept)
Choose Court/Probation Requirement at Registration
for Point Count Reduction on a Georgia License $95.00
(removes up to 7 points off your GA MVR once every 5 years)
This is not for court, this is for the Georgia DDS
Choose Point Count Reduction at Registration
for Georgia Driver’s License Reinstatement $95.00
(non alcohol or drug related suspensions)
Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration
for Point Count Accumulation $95.00
15 points in 2 years, suspends your Georgia license over 21
4 points in 1 traffic stop, suspends your Georgia license under 21
4 points in 1 year, suspends your Georgia license under 18
Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration
a Hit and Run, Leaving The Scene or No Insurance $95.00
Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration
an Insurance Discount and Personal Education $40.00
Choose Insurance Discount at Registration
Georgia DDS Certified Defensive Driving Schedule
Scheduled times are for ZOOM and IN-PERSON
DATES are for Zoom and In-Person | ARRIVE or LOGIN BY | BREAK TIME |
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Wednesday June 7 from 10:30am-5:30pm | 10:15am | (Lunch Break 1:30-2:30) |
Thursday June 8 from 10:30am-5:30pm | 10:15am | (Lunch Break 1:30-2:30) |
SATURDAY June 10 from 9:30am-4:30pm | 9:15am | (Lunch Break 12:30-1:30) |
Wednesday June 14 from 10:30am-5:30pm | 10:15am | (Lunch Break 1:30-2:30) |
Thursday June 15 from 10:30am-5:30pm | 10:15am | (Lunch Break 1:30-2:30) |
SATURDAY June 17 from 9:30am-4:30pm | 9:15am | (Lunch Break 12:30-1:30) |
Wednesday June 21 from 10:30am-5:30pm | 10:15am | (Lunch Break 1:30-2:30) |
Thursday June 22 from 10:30am-5:30pm | 10:15am | (Lunch Break 1:30-2:30) |
SATURDAY June 24 from 9:30am-4:30pm | 9:15am | (Lunch Break 12:30-1:30) |
Wednesday June 28 from 10:30am-5:30pm | 10:15am | (Lunch Break 1:30-2:30) |
Thursday June 29 from 10:30am-5:30pm | 10:15am | (Lunch Break 1:30-2:30) |
SATURDAY July 1 from 9:30am-4:30pm | 9:15am | (Lunch Break 12:30-1:30) |
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Attending In-Person:
Sign Up in advance or just walk-in 15 minutes before any class starts.
Attending On Zoom:
Sign Up at least 20 mins. in advance so we can email you the Zoom link for your class.
These are 6-hour classroom only sessions.
No driving is involved.
If you miss your class, you can attend any future program. No Problem!
Georgia's Point System Explanation, Laws and Point Count Chart
Points and Points Reduction
Point System
Points are added to your license upon conviction of certain violations. The Georgia Point System ranges from 2 to 6 points.
How many points will suspend your license?
- A driver with 15 points in a 24 month period will have their license suspended. Licensed Georgia residents may request that the Georgia Department of Driver Services reduce the number of points assessed against their Georgia driver's license.
Points Reduction
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How do I reduce points on my Georgia driver's license?
- Up to 7 points can be reduced once every 5 years. In accordance with rule O.C.G.A §40-5-86.
- To qualify for a Points Reduction, you must successfully complete a Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course. Once you complete the Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course:
- Bring the original certificate of completion to a DDS Customer Service Center
- or you can request a Points reduction by Mail. Mail the original certificate of completion to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, P. O. Box 80447, Conyers, Georgia 30013.
- For a list of certified defensive driving schools visit Certified Driver Improvement Schools
When are points not added?
- You will not receive points for the following:
- Speeding convictions less than 15 miles-per-hour over the posted speed limit
- Convictions of driving "Too Fast for Conditions"
- If you are a Non-Georgia Resident
Is your license suspended?
- Create an Online Services account or download the DDS 2 GO Mobile App to check your license status, to check the number of points on your license, or to reinstate.
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