How Long Do Auto Insurance Points in Georgia Stay On Record?

Reader’s Question:

How long do points remain on your driving Motor Vehicle Record in Roswell, Georgia? I got two speeding tickets for two points each, and a minor traffic violation for one point. Will my insurance provider in Roswell still see the offense after doing a point reduction class?

Aaron

Roswell, GA

The A Department of Driver Services (DDS) states that you can take a point reduction defensive driving course once every five years. You cannot take the traffic school class online or on a computer. The DDS only permits classroom instruction for this driving school.

According to the DDS information sheet on the defensive driving course, you may not take the traffic school for auto point reduction or insurance reduction or for more than 1 violation. It also seems that the points are reduced but that the offense stays on your driving record. If this is the case, you insurance provider can indeed see the violations and thus rate you on them.

It will depend upon your insurance company’s rating system how these moving violations will affect your car insurance premium. If your insurance rates increase, it may be time to shop around for a new insurance company. You can start here get a cheaper car insurance quote for Roswell or other cities within the state of Georgia. No obligations, its FREE

How Long Do Georgia Auto Insurance Points Stay On Record?

Reader’s Question:

I would like to know How many years do points remain on your driving record/MVR in Georgia? I received 2 speeding tickets for 2 points each, and a minor traffic violation for 1 point. I also want to know if an insurance carrier will still see the violations or increase my insurance rate after doing a point reduction class?

Alicia

Albany, GA

There is no information on exactly how long points or violations remain on a individual’s Georgia driving record. You can get a copy though of your 3 or 7 year driving record (MVR) through the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) MVR Unit.

The consumer help line of the GA DDS may be able to provide answer to your question regarding the time period for various moving violations stay on your driver’s history. The phone number to call is 1-866-754-3687.

It will depend upon your insurance company’s rating system how these moving violations will affect your auto insurance rate.