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Point Reductions?

When I was pulled over the police officer mentioned that I already had points on my liscence. What are points and how can I clear them?

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  Kenneth D. Brown, Esq.

  A ““Points Reduction”” is a transaction between a licensee and DDS.

  O.C.G.A. §40-5-86: ““Upon the accumulation of points pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-57, the total number of points accumulated by any driver shall be reduced by seven points, but to not less than zero points, upon the satisfactory completion by such driver of a DDS approved defensive driving course and the submission of such certificate by such driver to the department. The provisions of this Code section shall be available one time only to each driver in any five-year period.””

  A Points Reduction can be granted within the same 5 year period as a Zero-Point Order. However, once an individual’’s driver’’s license has been suspended based on the assessment of points, the suspension will not be stayed or amended if the person applies for a ““point reduction”” under O.C.G.A. §40-5-86.

  If you seek additional assistance or would like to speak with an attorney please call us at 404-766-8002 and ask for Ken Brown or email kenbrown@laylawlegal.com 

  
  

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