Get 3 Points

Table of Contents. Generally speaking, three penalty points on your driving licence will affect your insurance premiums by about 5-10%. All penalty points will have the potential to increase the amount you pay in insurance premiums.

4 years from the date of offence.

Some other offences to be aware of include leaving the scene of an accident (5 to 10 points), using a vehicle with defective brakes, tyres or steering (3 points), driving an uninsured vehicle (6 to 8 points) and parking in a dangerous spot (3 points).

For offences related to your driving licence, you will have received 3 to 6 points which remain for 4 years from the date of the offence.

Under Georgia law, a license is suspended when an individual accumulates 15 points within a period of 24 months. On the other hand, it can be suspended instantly if you commit a serious driving violation. Those who are under 21 may also have a license suspended if they are convicted or even just one 4-point offense.

The fastest and easiest way to reduce points is to take an online Basic Driver Improvement course. In Florida, you have the option to take this course once in a 12-month period, but no more than 5 times during your lifetime. All courses, whether in a classroom or online, take 4 hours.