Mandatory Suspensions for Drivers Under 21 Years of Age
O.C.G.A. §40-5-57.1
The offenses covered in this section have a different effect when committed by those defendants who are under 21 years of age at the time of conviction. These offenses are:
- Hit and run or Leaving the scene of an accident, O.C.G.A. §40-6-270
- Racing on highways or streets, O.C.G.A. §40-6-186 „
- Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, O.C.G.A. §40-6-395
- Reckless driving, O.C.G.A. §40-6-390
Any offense for which four or more points are assessable under O.C.G.A. §40-5-57(c), which includes:
- Improper passing on a hill or a curve, O.C.G.A. §40-6-45(a)(1)
- Unlawful passing of a school bus, O.C.G.A. §40-6-163
- Exceeding the speed limit by 24 mph or more, O.C.G.A. §40-6-181
- Aggressive driving, O.C.G.A. §40-6-397
- Purchasing an alcoholic beverage, O.C.G.A. §3-3-23 (a) (2)
- Misrepresenting age for purpose of illegally obtaining any alcoholic beverage, O.C.G.A. §3-3-23 (a) (3)
- Misrepresenting identity or using false identification for purpose of purchasing or obtaining any alcoholic beverage, O.C.G.A. §3-3-23 (a) (5)
- Driving Under the Influence, O.C.G.A. §40-6-391
- Accumulation of 4 or more points in any 12 month period by a person under the age of 18
- Possession of alcoholic beverages while operating a motor vehicle, O.C.G.A. § 3-3-23(a)(2)
Note: Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-57.1(d), a suspension shall be imposed based on the person’s age on the date of the conviction giving rise to the suspension.
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