2025 Code of Georgia
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic (Chs. 1 — 16)
Chapter 5 - Drivers’ Licenses (Arts. 1 — 8)
Article 4 - Restoration of Licenses to Persons Completing Defensive Driving Course or Alcohol or Drug Program (§§ 40-5-80 — 40-5-88)
Annotations
Opinion Notes
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Georgia Driver Improvement Act (see now O.C.G.A. § 40-5-80 et seq.) acts as an additional method for restoration of licensessuspended or revoked by the state and does not preclude a judge from requiring a defendant to attend a local driver improvement school. 1978 Op. Att’y Gen. No. U78-49.
Research References & Practice Aids
Cross references.Clinical evaluation and substance abuse treatment programs for certain offenders, § 40-5-63.1.
Administrative rules and regulations.Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Department of Driver Services, Driver Training and Driver Improvement, Rule 375-5-4-.01 et seq.
DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulation of the State of Georgia, Rules of Department of Driver Services, Driver Training and Driver Improvement, Rule 375-5-6-.01 et seq.
RESEARCH REFERENCES ALR.Validity, construction, application, and effect of statute requiring conditions, in addition to expiration of time, for reinstatement of suspended or revoked driver’s license, 2 A. L. R.5th 725.
Validity and application of statute or regulation authorizing revocation or suspension of driver’s license for reason unrelated to use of, or ability to operate, motor vehicle, 18 A. L. R.5th 542.
Hierarchy Notes:O. C. G. A. Title 40
O. C. G. A. Title 40, Ch. 5
- § 40-5-80. Purpose of article
- § 40-5-81. Certification and approval of courses by department; prohibited behavior by a clinic or program
- § 40-5-82. Administration of program
- § 40-5-83. Approval and operation of driver improvement clinics; criteria for defensive driving courses, alcohol and drug courses, and driving under the influence risk reduction programs
- § 40-5-84. Reinstatement of licenses suspended for certain offenses or for points
- § 40-5-85. Red stripe upon reinstated license for repeat offenders of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- § 40-5-86. Reduction of point count upon completion of course
- § 40-5-87. Conditions of article exclusive
- § 40-5-88. Administrative penalties
