In the state of Georgia, upon conviction of (or a guilty plea to) certain violation, points are imposed on your license.For drivers twenty-one (21) years old and over, your license will be suspended if you accumulate fifteen (15) points in a twenty-four (24) month period.
For a full schedule of the points list in Georgia, visit the Georgia Department of Driver Services website HERE.
| Code Section | Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 40-6-2 | Failure to Obey Person Directing Traffic | 3 points |
| 40-6-6 | Emergency Vehicle Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-11 | No Proof of Insurance-Motorcycle | 3 points |
| 40-6-14 | Limits on Sound Volume | 3 points |
| 40-6-16(b) | “Move Over” Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-16(c) | Improper Passing of a Stationary Utility Service Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-16.1 | Improper Passing of an Active Sanitation
Vehicle |
3 points |
| 40-6-17 | Use of Traffic-Control Device Preemption Emitter (while operating a motor vehicle) | 3 points |
| 40-6-20 | Disregard of Traffic Control Device or
Signal |
3 points |
| 40-6-21 | Failure to Obey Traffic Signal or Light | 3 points |
| 40-6-23 | Failure to Obey Flashing Signal | 3 points |
| 40-6-24 | Lane Direction Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-26(a) | Tampering with Traffic Signs or Signals
(while operating vehicle) |
3 points |
| 40-6-26(b) | Operating Vehicle on Closed Roadway | 3 points |
| 40-6-27 | Tampering with Pavement Markers (while
operating vehicle) |
|
| 40-6-40 | Improper Lane Usage | 3 points |
| 40-6-41 | Failure to Yield to Oncoming Traffic | 3 points |
| 40-6-42 | Improper Passing | 3 points |
| 40-6-43 | Improper Passing on the Right | 3 points |
| 40-6-44 | Improper Passing | 3 points |
| 40-6-45 | Improper Passing on Hill or Curve | 4 points |
| 40-6-46 | Passing in a No Passing Zone | 3 points |
| 40-6-47(b) | Wrong Way on One-Way Road | 3 points |
| 40-6-47(c) | Rotary Traffic Island Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-48 | Improper/Erratic Lane Change/Failure to Maintain Lane | 3 points |
| 40-6-49 | Following Too Closely | 3 points |
| 40-6-50 | Driving Within Gore or Improper Entry to Controlled Access Highway | 3 points |
| 40-6-51 | Improper Use of Controlled-Access Road | 3 points |
| 40-6-51(a)(1) | Improper Use of Controlled-Access Road | 3 points |
| 40-6-51(a)(2) | Improper Use of Controlled-Access Road | 3 points |
| 40-6-52 | Truck Lane Usage Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-53 | Bus or Motorcoach Lane Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-54 | HOV Lane Violation | 1 point for 4th + |
| 40-6-55 | Failure to Yield to Bicycle | 3 points |
| 40-6-56 | Failure to Maintain Safe Distance from
Bicycle |
3 points |
| 40-6-70 | Failure to Yield at Intersection | 3 points |
| 40-6-71 | Failure to Yield when Turning Left | 3 points |
| 40-6-72 | Stop/Yield Sign Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-73 | Failure to Yield when Crossing or Entering
Road |
3 points |
| 40-6-74 | Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-75 | Failure to Yield to Construction Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-76 | Failure to Yield to Funeral Procession | 3 points |
| 40-6-91 | Failure to Yield to Pedestrian | 3 points |
| 40-6-93 | Failure to Exercise Due Care Near Pedestrian | 3 points |
| 40-6-94 | Failure to Yield to Blind Pedestrian | 3 points |
| 40-6-98 | Driving Through Safety Zone | 3 points |
| 40-6-120 | Improper Turning | 3 points |
| 40-6-121 | Improper U-Turn | 3 points |
| 40-6-122 | Improper Starting | 3 points |
| 40-6-123 | Failure to Signal Turn | 3 points |
| 40-6-124 | Improper Use of Signal | 3 points |
| 40-6-125 | Improper Use of Hand Signal | 3 points |
| 40-6-126 | Improper Use of Turn Lane | 3 points |
| 40-6-140 | Railroad Grade Crossing Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-141 | Disregard of Stop Sign at Railroad Grade Crossing | 3 points |
| 40-6-142 | Failure to Stop at Railroad Grade Crossing | 3 points |
| 40-6-143 | Improper Movement of Heavy Equipment
at Railroad Grade Crossing |
3 points |
| 40-6-144 | Improper Emerging from Alley, Driveway
or Building |
3 points |
| 40-6-160 | School Bus Speeding Violation | 15-18 mph-2 points
19-23 mph-3 points 24-33 mph-4 points 34+ mph-6 points |
| 40-6-161 | School Bus Headlight or Communication
Device Violation |
3 points |
| 40-6-162 | School Bus Signal Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-163 | Unlawful Passing of School Bus | 6 points |
| 40-6-164 | School Bus Disembarking Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-165 | School Bus Operation Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-181 | Speeding | 15-18 mph-2 points
19-23 mph-3 points 24-33 mph-4 points 34+ mph-6 points |
| 40-6-184 | Impeding the Flow of Traffic | 3 points |
| 40-6-184(a) | Speed Less than Minimum | 3 points |
| 40-6-184(c) | Impeding the Flow of Traffic | 3 points |
| 40-6-185 | Speeding on Bridge or Structure | 15-18 mph-2 points
19-23 mph-3 points 24-33 mph-4 points 34+ mph-6 points |
| 40-6-188 | Speeding in Work Zone | 15-18 mph-2 points
19-23 mph-3 points 24-33 mph-4 points 34+ mph-6 points |
| 40-6-205 | Obstructing an Intersection | 3 points |
| 40-6-240 | Improper Backing | 3 points |
| 40-6-241 | Failure to Exercise Due Care/Unlawful Use of Wireless Device | 1 point – 1st offense 2 points – 2nd offense
3 points – 3rd or subsequent offense |
| 40-6-242 | Driving with Obstructed View | 3 points |
| 40-6-244 | Allowing Passenger in House Trailer | 3 points |
| 40-6-245 | Improper Mountain/Canyon Driving | 3 points |
| 40-6-246 | Coasting | 3 points |
| 40-6-247 | Improper Following of Emergency Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-248 | Crossing Fire Hose | 3 points |
| 40-6-248.1 | Unsecured Load Resulting in Accident | 2 points |
| 40-6-250 | Wearing Device Impairing Vision or Hearing | 3 points |
| 40-6-251 | Laying Drags | 3 points |
| 40-6-252 | Cruising | 3 points |
| 40-6-253 | Open Container | 2 points |
| 40-6-253.1 | Improper Transportation of Infectious Substance | 3 points |
| 40-6-254 | Unsecured Load Resulting in Accident | 2 points |
| 40-6-271 | Violation of Duty Upon   Striking Unattended Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-272 | Violation of Duty Upon Striking Fixed
Object |
3 points |
| 40-6-273 | Failure to Report Accident | 3 points |
| 40-6-275 | Failure to Remove Vehicle from Roadway | 3 points |
| 40-6-311 | Improper Operation of Motorcycle | 3 points |
| 40-6-312 | Motorcycle Lane Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-312(e) | Operation of Motorcycle Without Head/Taillight | 3 points |
| 40-6-313 | Clinging to Vehicle While on Motorcycle | 3 points |
| 40-6-314 | Motorcycle Equipment Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-315 | Motorcycle Protective Gear Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-326 | Operating Personal Assistive Mobility Device While Intoxicated | 3 points |
| 40-6-352 | Moped Headgear Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-361 | Low Speed Vehicle Lane Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-362 | Low Speed Vehicle Roadway Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-390 | Reckless Driving | 4 points |
| 40-6-393.1(c) | Feticide by Vehicle-2nd Degree | 3 points |
| 40-6-397 | Aggressive Driving | 6 points |
|
40-8-76 |
Child or Youth Restraint not properly used (under the age of 8) | 1 point – 1st offense
2 points –Â 2nd or subsequent offense |