Is SR22 Required in Georgia?
Reader’s Question:
Is SR22 required in the state of Georgia?
Marlin
Atlanta GA
Yes, under certain cases, SR22 can be required in the state of Texas.
According to the Georgia Department of Drivers Services or DDS, And SR22 Form is a form that shows proof of insurance in the future when mentioning drivers license suspension or revocation.
According to Georgia COde under Proof of Financial Responsibility for Probationary License, the proof of financial responsibility must be certified by an authorized insurer proving that the offender has a valid liability insurance policy in effect. The The Financial Responsibility Certificate should include the violator’s name, licnese number and the date of birth.
Also, according to Georgia COde 40-9-81, when the violator is convicted of any offense that resulted in drivers license suspension, his or her drivers license will not be reinstated unless permitted by the department and unless the vilator shows proof of financial responsibility certificated for the future.
These are just some of the reasons why the state of Georgia require an SR22 form. You may be required to obtain an SR22 if your license has been suspended, revoked or cancelled. That is one way to have your license reinstated.
If you want to know more information on other reasons why the state of Georgia may require SR22, you may contact DDS.
Car Insurance For Suspended License in Georgia
Reader’s Question:
My driver’s license was suspended for two years for driving without license in another state. My driver’s license was issued in Louisville, KY. Does that mean I will not be able to get a driver’s license and car insurance in my new home state of Georgia? To my understanding, GA is not a reciprocal state for driver’s license records.
Kyle
Augusta, GA
No. You will not likely be allowed to obtain a driver’s license in Augusta, Georgia with your driver’s license in your previous state of Kentucky being suspended. Though you’re correct that Georgia is not part of the Drivers License Compact (DLC), GA, however is part of the Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC). It has separate agreements with other states to share ticket information even without being part of the DLC. So, GA shares information about licensing and violation convictions with other states.
When applying for a Georgia license, you would need to inform the GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) about the suspension of your license in KY. Georgia state laws require a wait period until you can reinstate your KY license to drive again before you’re allowed to obtain a driver’s license in their state. To make sure that this is true in your specific situation and to see if you can obtain any kind of restricted license in the mean time, you may want to contact GA DDS.
Without having a valid driver’s license, it will be difficult if not impossible to get auto insurance since having a suspended license means you’re not supposed to drive a car.
Can I Lie About Never Having Drivers License Before in Georgia?
Reader’s Question:
I have an ongoing case on a DUI in MA from where I previously reside. I recently moved to Macon, Georgia and was wondering if I can obtain a license in GA by telling them that I never had a license. Could I do that?
Henry
Macon, GA
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has a mandatory license suspension for a conviction of any of the following violation in the state of Georgia or any other state: fictitious or fraudulent use of, or application for a license.
According to the GA Driver Manual, the Department of Driver Services is authorized to terminate your license if you fail to provide the required or correct information needed in your application or if you are not eligible.
You may contact the Georgia DDS and speak with a representative regarding your Massachusetts situation to verify if with the DUI issues that are pending you can get a GA license or not. If your Massachusetts license is currently suspended, the state of Georgia will likely require you reinstate it before permitting you a license however get specific information from this state licensing agency.
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