DUI School Guidelines For Georgia Violators Now Living Out of State

• DDS will accept certificates from the states below as listed.
• Program must be classroom (not online) and certificate must state number of hours completed.
• Otherwise 20 hour program certificates meeting requirements at bottom of page are required.

*PRI (Prevention Research Institute/ Prime for Life) is a Curriculum Provider for DUI

LEVEL I ACCEPTED FOR FIRST OFFENSE ONLY / LEVEL II FOR MULTIPLE OFFENSES

If state or program above is not available to customer, the following requirements apply:

• 20 Hours minimum of classroom education (DUI, Drug Use, Risk Reduction, etc)
• Can’t attend same program twice to total 20 hours.  May attend different programs to total 20 hours. 
• School must be approved by the state in which it is located.
• Original certificate or letter on approved school/agency letterhead must include:
  • State approved or contains a state seal
  • Number of hours completed
  • Type of program and program completion date
  • Name, address and telephone number of school/agency
  • Signature of program official
  • Customer name (DOB and license number helpful but not required)
• Refer customers to their state’s DMV agency or yellow pages to locate state approved schools.  They should look for Substance Abuse, DUI, Risk Reduction, etc.
• Do not refer customers to a supervisor or Regulatory Compliance to locate an approved school in another state.  GA DDS does not maintain lists or certify programs in other states. 
• Out of State customers with multiple DUIs –Must also complete the DUI Intervention Program (TREATMENT) with the GA Department of Human Services.  Refer these customers to (404)657-6433 or (404)657-2339.

Disclaimer: This website and its owner make no representations  as to the accuracy of the information provided on this page. It is provided as a public service. The information was purported to be accurate as of June 22, 2011. For specific information, contact the Georgia Department of Driver's Services at one of the phone numbers above.

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