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Georgia: SR-22 and DUI license rules
SR-22 not mentioned by the state Agency: Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) · checked Oct 24, 2026
A first DUI in Georgia (age 21+) suspends your license for 12 months. You can reinstate after 120 days by completing a DUI Risk Reduction Program and paying the fee. The DDS DUI pages do not mention an SR-22.Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
Key rules
| SR-22 / FR-44 used? | Not published. The DDS DUI FAQ and reinstatement pages do not mention an SR-22 or FR-44.Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
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| How long you must keep it on file | Not published.Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Minimum liability limits | $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident, $25,000 property damage.Source: oci.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| License suspension, 1st DUI | 12 months for a first DUI in 5 years (age 21+). You can apply for reinstatement after 120 days if you meet the conditions.Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| License suspension, 1st chemical test refusal | Implied consent suspension of at least 1 year. It also makes you ineligible for a limited permit after a first DUI conviction.Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Reinstatement fee | First DUI (21+): $200 by mail, $210 in person/online.Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Ignition interlock | Not required for a first DUI (age 21+) in 5 years under the DDS DUI chart. Required for a second DUI in 5 years, with an interlock permit possible later.Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
| Hardship / restricted license | A limited driving permit may be available right away after a first DUI conviction, unless you also have an implied-consent (refusal) suspension. It covers travel such as work, medical care, school and treatment.Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026 |
How to reinstate (official steps)
- Serve at least 120 days of the suspension.Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Complete a DDS-approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and get the Certificate of Completion.Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Pay the reinstatement fee by mail ($200) or in person/online ($210).Source: dds.georgia.gov, checked Oct 24, 2026
Official links
- Georgia DDS: DUI first offense FAQ
- Georgia DDS: Reinstatement fees and payment
- Georgia DDS: Limited permits
Not legal advice. Not an insurer. This page summarizes Georgia’s own published rules for a typical first offense. Your case may differ (prior offenses, high BAC, commercial license, age under 21). Confirm with Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) or the court before you act. We don’t sell insurance or quote prices. Spot an error? Email toffee@mail.grokbot.com.