GEORGIA DUI PENALTIES

THIRD Offense Within a Five Year Period

Fine

$1000-$5000 plus statutory surcharges.

Jail

120 days to 12 months, all but 15 days of which may be suspended, stayed or probated. As with a first or second DUI within a five year period, for any case made on or after May 1, 1999, you must do twelve months probation less any jail time you are sentenced to. 

Community Service

 For cases made on or after July 1, 2001, you must do 30 days of community service.

License Revocation

If you are 21 or over, you have achieved the status of Habitual Violator and your license is revoked for five years. For cases made on or after May 1, 2000, in order to get your probationary license after two years, you will have to complete DUI school, complete assessment and counseling, and have the ignition interlock device installed in your car.  You can then get your probationary license and will be required to have the ignition interlock device for at least six months.

As stated above in the section for second in five DUI convictions, it appears that, pursuant to Code Section 40-5-63 ( See revised Code Section 40-5-57.1) those under age 21 also will suffer the same five year suspension.

Alcohol Assessment and Treatment

You must be evaluated and complete all treatment recommendations before you can get your ignition interlock permit.

License Plate Confiscation

As for a second DUI conviction in a five year period, the license plates of all motor vehicles registered to the offender must be surrendered. On or after July 1, 2001, once the offender obtains either a probationary license or full reinstatement, license plates can be reissued for the offender's vehicles. Special hardship plates are available in certain circumstances for co-owners or family members.

Photo Published

Your photograph, name and address, as well as the date, time, place of arrest will be published in your local newspaper. You will be charged $25.00 for this notice.

Penalties For a First Offense Within a Five Year Period 
Penalties For a Second Offense Within a Five Year Period

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