Georgia DUI Laws – 1st Offense
First offense is considered a misdemeanor and results in a driver’s license suspension of 1 year, fines from $300-$1,000, jail term of 10 days to 12 months (24 hours mandatory if BAL was .08% or more), 20+ hours of community service and 12 months of probation (minus jail time served). A risk reduction program must also be completed. After 120 days and completion of a DUI education course license suspension may be lifted. If BAC test was refused, license suspension is increased to a mandatory 1 year.
Georgia DUI Laws – 2nd Offense
Second offense is considered a misdemeanor and results in a driver’s license (and license plate) suspension of 3 years, fines from $600-$1,000, jail term of 90 days to 12 months (72 hours mandatory), 30+ days of community service and 12 months of probation (minus jail time served). A risk reduction program must also be completed, and a clinical evaluation will be made to determine if an alcohol treatment program is needed, at which point it may be ordered by the court. After 18 months and completion of a DUI education course, license suspension may be lifted. A hardship license may also be available after 1 year of mandatory suspension if an ignition interlock device is installed and DUI education course is complete. If BAC test was refused, license suspension is increased to a mandatory 3 years. Your photo, name and address will be posted in your local newspaper.
Georgia DUI Laws – 3rd Offense
Third offense is considered a “high and aggravated” misdemeanor and results in a driver’s license (and license plate) suspension of 5 years, fines from $1,000-$5,000, jail term of 120 days to 12 months (15 days mandatory), 30+ days of community service and 12 months of probation (minus jail time served). A risk reduction program must also be completed, and a clinical evaluation will be made and an alcohol treatment program will be ordered by the court. After 2 years, suspension may be lifted upon completion of a DUI education course, counseling, and installation of an ignition interlock device. If BAC test was refused, license suspension is increased to a mandatory 5 years. Your photo, name and address will be posted in your local newspaper.
Georgia DUI Laws – Implied Consent Laws
Anyone driving a vehicle in the state of Georgia has given implied consent to submit to a BAC test.
Georgia DUI Laws – “Per se” BAC Level
The per se BAC level in Georgia is .08% meaning anyone driving a vehicle with a BAC of .o8% or over can be charged with dui regardless of driving performance. It is also possible to be charged for DUI with a BAC of .05%-.079% if you were considered an impaired driver at the time of arrest.
Georgia DUI Laws – “Zero Tolerance” BAC Level
The zero tolerance BAC level in Georgia is .o2%. Anyone under the age of 21 driving with a BAC of .02% or greater can be charged with DUI.
