Minors DUI Laws in Georgia - Under 21

Drivers License Consequences for Underage DUI in Georgia

The Georgia DUI law statute that governs underage DUI suspensions is OCGA 40-5-57.1.  Here is the relevant portion:

§ 40-5-57.1.  Suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses; suspension of licenses of persons under age 18 for certain point accumulations; issuance of new license following suspension 

   (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the driver's license of any person under 21 years of age convicted of hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident , racing on highways or streets, using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, reckless driving, any offense for which four or more points are assessable, purchasing an alcoholic beverage , or violation of the underage possession of alcohol laws, or violation of the Driving Under the Influence statute, shall be suspended by the department as provided by this Code section; and the driver's license of any person under 18 years of age who has accumulated a violation point count of four or more points in any consecutive 12 month period shall be suspended by the department as provided by this Code section. A plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for purposes of this subsection.

   (b) A person whose driver's license has been suspended under subsection (a) of this Code section shall:

   (1) Subject to the requirements of subsection (c) of this Code section and except as otherwise provided by paragraph (2) of this subsection:

      (A) Upon a first such suspension, be eligible to apply for license reinstatement and, subject to payment of required fees, have his or her driver's license reinstated after six months; and

      (B) Upon a second or subsequent such suspension, be eligible to apply for license reinstatement and, subject to payment of required fees, have his or her driver's license reinstated after 12 months; or
      (2)(A) If the driver's license was suspended upon conviction for violation of  the DUI law, be subject to the provisions of Code Section 40-5-63.

      (B) If such driver was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or of having an unlawful alcohol concentration and is otherwise subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, then such person shall not be eligible for a limited driving permit.

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