Georgia 6-hr Defensive Driving / Georgia 6-hr Driver Improvement Program (GA DDS Certified)

Barber's Driving School 6-hr Defensive Driving Course

Georgia DDS Certified and Approved

Georgia DDS Certified #707

Georgia 6-hr Defensive Driving Course and Georgia 6-hr Driver Improvement Program

You may attend our 1-day Defensive Driving classes on Zoom or In-Person

You can only attend our 2-night class Defensive Driving on Zoom

The Georgia Department of Driver Services ( GA DDS) regulates the Georgia DDS Certified 6-hr Driver Improvement Program also known as the Georgia DDS Certified 6-hr Defensive Driving Program.

This is a 6-hr Defensive Driving course designed to teach drivers about safe driving attitudes and behaviors.  You may attend Barber's GA DDS Certified 6-hr Defensive Driving courses on Zoom or In-Person at our Columbus, GA location. 

Sign up at least 20 minutes before the class starts.  Limited seats are available, so we suggest you sign up a day or 2 in advance.

Zoom certificates issued are the same as In-Person certificates issued.

Zoom students will be emailed their certificates at completion.


Georgia DDS Certified 6-hr Georgia Defensive Driving Schedule

Offered every week

(1-Day) 6-hr Georgia Defensive Driving Class

Wednesday 10am-5pm (Break 1-2) (ZOOM or IN-PERSON)

Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm (Break 1:30-2:30) (ZOOM or IN-PERSON)

Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm (Break 1:30-2:30) (ZOOM ONLY)

 

(2-Night) 6-hr Georgia Defensive Driving Class

Monday & Tuesday Night 5:30pm-8:30pm (ZOOM ONLY)

(or)

Wednesday & Thursday Night 5:30pm-8:30pm (ZOOM ONLY)

 

You will select your class dates, reason you are attending

PAY and REGISTER BELOW

for the 6-hr Georgia Defensive Driving.


The Georgia DDS Certified 6-hr Defensive Driving/ 

Georgia DDS Certified 6-hr Driver Improvement

courses may be taken:

 

if Court Ordered by a Judge or needed for your Lawyer      $95.00 

Choose Court/Probation Requirement at Registration

 

for pending Traffic Tickets and Court Dates      $95.00 

(check with the clerk of court to see if the judge will accept)

Choose Court/Probation Requirement at Registration

 

for Point Count Reduction on a Georgia License      $95.00 

(removes up to 7 points off your GA MVR once every 5 years)

This is not for court, this is for the Georgia DDS

Choose Point Count Reduction at Registration

 

for Georgia Driver’s License Reinstatement      $95.00

(non-alcohol or drug related suspensions)

Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration

 

for Point Count Accumulation      $95.00 

15 points in 2 years, suspends your Georgia license over 21

4 points in 1 traffic stop, suspends your Georgia license under 21

4 points in 1 year, suspends your Georgia license under 18

Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration

 

a Hit and Run, Leaving the Scene or No Insurance      $95.00

Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration

 

an Insurance Discount and Personal Education      $95.00

Choose Insurance Discount at Registration

 

Attending 6-hr Defensive Driving In-Person:

Sign Up in advance or just walk-in 15 minutes before any class starts.

Attending 6-hr Defensive Driving On Zoom:

Sign Up at least 20 mins. in advance so we can email you the Zoom link for your class.

These are 6-hour Defensive Driving classroom only sessions. 

No driving is involved.

If you miss your 6-hr Defensive Driving class, you can attend any future program. No Problem!

Georgia's Point System Explanation, Laws and Point Count Chart

 

Points and Points Reduction

Point System

Points are added to your license upon conviction of certain violations.  The Georgia Point System ranges from 2 to 6 points.

How many points will suspend your license?

  • A driver with 15 points in a 24 month period will have their license suspended. Licensed Georgia residents may request that the Georgia Department of Driver Services reduce the number of points assessed against their Georgia driver's license.
  • Under 18, 4 points in 1 year.
  • Under 21, 4 points in 1 traffic stop.

Points Reduction

  • How do I reduce points on my Georgia driver's license?

    • Up to 7 points can be reduced once every 5 years.  In accordance with rule O.C.G.A §40-5-86.
    • To qualify for a Points Reduction, you must successfully complete a Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course.  Once you complete the Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course:
      • Bring the original certificate of completion to a DDS Customer Service Center
      • or you can request a Defensive Driving Points reduction by Mail.  Mail the original certificate of completion to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, P. O. Box 80447, Conyers, Georgia 30013.
    • For a list of Georgia Certified Defensive Driving schools visit Certified Driver Improvement Schools

When are points not added?

  • You will not receive points for the following:
    • Speeding convictions less than 15 miles-per-hour over the posted speed limit
    • Convictions of driving "Too Fast for Conditions"
    • If you are a Non-Georgia Resident

Is your license suspended?

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Georgia DDS Certified 6-hour Defensive Driving / Georgia DDS Certified 6-hour Driver Improvement Program. (GA DDS #707)