{
 "slug": "georgia",
 "importedOn": "2026-08-29",
 "verified": true,
 "agencyName": "Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)",
 "firstOffenseIidNote": "Georgia DDS pages reviewed do not state that an IID is mandatory for a first DUI conviction. The DDS Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit Customer Information Sheet describes the IID limited permit as an option a driver 'may' request during the administrative license suspension period following a first DUI arrest (available to drivers 21+ with a valid Georgia license and no DUI conviction within 5 years). The DDS Suspensions page lists 'Ignition Interlock Device Permit' among administrative actions. The DDS Fees and Terms page states the IID limited permit requires the interlock for 4 months if the driver consented to the state-administered chemical test, or 12 months if the driver did not consent. The official O.C.G.A. text (LexisNexis-hosted) was not available online when the record was verified; statute numbers are taken from DDS Rule 375-3-3-.10, which cites them.",
 "sr22Note": "DDS Rule 375-3-3-.24 requires an SR-22 to be filed and maintained for three years from the date of conviction to reinstate a license suspended for a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. Minimum limits: $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage for a first DUI conviction; $100,000/$300,000 and $100,000 for a second or subsequent conviction (rule adopted to align with SB 121, passed April 2025).",
 "evidence": {
  "agencyName": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/ignition-interlock-devices",
   "quote": "Ignition Interlock Devices | Georgia Department of Driver Services"
  },
  "dmvVendorListUrl": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/ignition-interlock-devices",
   "quote": "Approved Ignition Interlock Devices The following ignition interlock devices are approved for installation in Georgia. APPROVED INTERLOCK DEVICES Manufacturer Model #"
  },
  "firstOffenseIid": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/form/ignition-interlock-device-limited-permit-customer-information-sheet/download",
   "quote": "IID Limited Permit - The option to request an ignition interlock device limited permit (IIDLP) may be available to you during the period of suspension of your driver’s license or privilege."
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/form/ignition-interlock-device-limited-permit-customer-information-sheet/download",
   "quote": "The DDS is unable to issue the ignition interlock device limited permit until: - The DDS-1205 has been received by the Department, and - The ignition interlock device has been installed in the vehicle"
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote_susp": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/violations-suspensions-revocations/suspension-disqualification-offenses",
   "quote": "Administrative License Suspensions/Revocations Refusal to submit to a test to determine the driver’s alcohol concentration Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level requires suspension ... Ignition Interlock Device Permit"
  },
  "sr22Required": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/375-3-3-24-reinstatement-procedures-dui-suspensions/download",
   "quote": "Reinstatement of driver’s licenses suspended for convictions under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 will require an SR-22 to be filed and maintained for three (3) years from the date of conviction."
  },
  "sr22Years": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/375-3-3-24-reinstatement-procedures-dui-suspensions/download",
   "quote": "will require an SR-22 to be filed and maintained for three (3) years from the date of conviction."
  },
  "sr22Note_limits": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/375-3-3-24-reinstatement-procedures-dui-suspensions/download",
   "quote": "(a) Not less than $50,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident; (b) Not less than $100,000 for bodily injury to or death of all persons in any one accident; and (c) Not less than $50,000 for loss of, damage to, or destruction of property in any one accident."
  },
  "sr22Note_sb121": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/375-3-3-24-reinstatement-procedures-dui-suspensions/download",
   "quote": "The purpose of this new rule is to align with SB 121, which passed in April 2025. It requires specific amounts of liability insurance after one DUI conviction and increased amounts of liability insurance for a second or subsequent DUI conviction."
  },
  "reinstatementFee": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/violations-suspensions-revocations/reinstatement-fees-and-payment",
   "quote": "Suspension Cost by Mail Cost in Person Child Support Non-Compliance $25.00 $35.00 DUI (First Offense for Age 21 and Over) $200.00 $210.00"
  },
  "approvedVendors": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/ignition-interlock-devices",
   "quote": "A Simple Interlock, LLC Co-Pilot Alcohol Detection Systems DM904 Alcohol Detection Systems Determinator 2 AutoSense International Alco-Lock III B.E.S.T. Labs, Inc. FR9000 Consumer Safety Technology, Inc. 1001-A Determinator DM904 Draeger Safety Diagnostics, Inc Drager Interlock ® XT"
  },
  "costNotes": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/375-3-3-24-reinstatement-procedures-dui-suspensions/download",
   "quote": "(a) Not less than $100,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident; (b) Not less than $300,000 for bodily injury to or death of all persons in any one accident; and (c) Not less than $100,000 for loss of, damage to, or destruction of property in any one accident."
  },
  "faqs_suspension": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/violations-suspensions-revocations/violations-and-suspensions-faqs/dui-first",
   "quote": "A DUI suspense, first offense in 5 years, will be suspended for 12 months. However, at the end of 120 days, the driver can apply for reinstatement if all the conditions, listed below, are met."
  },
  "faqs_reinstatement_reqs": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/violations-suspensions-revocations/violations-and-suspensions-faqs/dui-first",
   "quote": "Suspended for 120 days. Present a Certificate of Completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program."
  },
  "faqs_eligibility": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/form/ignition-interlock-device-limited-permit-customer-information-sheet/download",
   "quote": "21 years or older (or will be 21 within 30 days of the serve date on your notice) ... Valid Georgia driver’s license ... **Have not been convicted of DUI within the past five (5) years"
  },
  "approvedVendors_2": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/ignition-interlock-devices",
   "quote": "Guardian Interlock System AMS 2000 LifeSafer Interlock FC 100 LifeSafer Interlock SC 100 Smart Start SSI-1000 Smart Start SSI 20/20 Smart Start SSI 20/30"
  },
  "statuteCitation": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/375-3-3-10-limited-driving-permits/download",
   "quote": "who has been granted an exemption from installing an ignition interlock device limited driving due to financial hardship pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 42-8-111(a)(1) until such person has served at least twelve months of such suspensions."
  },
  "statuteCitation_40_5_64_1": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/375-3-3-10-limited-driving-permits/download",
   "quote": "(10) For the purposes of O.C.G.A.§§ 40-5-64(g) and 40-5-64.1(f) regarding the revocation of a limited driving permit"
  },
  "statuteUrl": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/375-3-3-10-limited-driving-permits/download",
   "quote": "Rule 375-3-3-.10 Limited Driving Permits (1) The issuance of limited driving permits and the permissible uses of such permits, which shall be reflected as restrictions on the permit, will be governed by the applicable provisions of state and federal law."
  },
  "iidDurationFirst": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/fees-and-terms",
   "quote": "Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit (IDLP) If customers consented to the state-administered chemical test Required to successfully maintain the ignition interlock for a period of 4 months."
  },
  "iidDurationFirst_refusal": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/fees-and-terms",
   "quote": "OR If customers DID NOT consent to the state-administered chemical test Required to successfully maintain the ignition interlock for a period of 12 months. $25"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst_noIidFirstConviction": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/violations-suspensions-revocations/violations-and-suspensions-faqs/dui-first",
   "quote": "3. What are the requirements for reinstatement? Suspended for 120 days. Present a Certificate of Completion of a DDS approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program. Select for Certified DUI Schools . Submit payment by mail or in person"
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/375-3-3-10-limited-driving-permits/download",
   "quote": "(c) For incidents on or after July 1, 2013: twelve (12) months. After maintaining such interlock for the time required, such customer shall be eligible for a permit without the interlock restriction if otherwise eligible."
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat_lead": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/375-3-3-10-limited-driving-permits/download",
   "quote": "(8) Any person applying for an ignition interlock permit due to a suspension triggered by a second DUI conviction within five (5) years shall be required to maintain such ignition interlock device for the following period:"
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat_adap": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/chapter-1-continued",
   "quote": "Following the 120-day “hard suspension,” you may be eligible to have a certified and functioning ignition interlock device installed and maintained in any vehicle you intend to operate for a period of 12 months."
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat_adapSuspension": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/chapter-1-continued",
   "quote": "Pursuant to House Bill 407 (2013), the driver’s license of any person convicted of a second offense of driving under the influence, in violation of O.C.G.A. §40-6-391, within a 5-year period shall be suspended for a minimum of 18 months."
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat_third": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/chapter-1-continued",
   "quote": "Third Suspension You will be declared a habitual violator and your driver’s license will be revoked for a period of 5 years. You will also be subject to the 12-month ignition interlock requirement once you become eligible for reinstatement of your driving privileges."
  },
  "costNotes_limitedPermitFees": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/fees-and-terms",
   "quote": "Limited Permit Up to 1 Year $32 Limited Permit Renewal 1 Year $10 Limited Permit Replacement Equal to Original Term of Permit $20"
  },
  "costNotes_idlpFees": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/fees-and-terms",
   "quote": "Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit (IDLP) Renewal 2 Months $5 Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit (IDLP) Restrictions Removal $100 (Note 1)"
  },
  "costNotes_idlpNote": {
   "url": "https://dds.georgia.gov/fees-and-terms",
   "quote": "Note 1: This fee is in addition to any reinstatement fees that may be required."
  }
 },
 "approvedVendorNamesAsListed": [
  "A Simple Interlock, LLC",
  "Alcohol Detection Systems",
  "AutoSense International",
  "B.E.S.T. Labs, Inc.",
  "Consumer Safety Technology, Inc.",
  "Determinator",
  "Draeger Safety Diagnostics, Inc",
  "Guardian Interlock System",
  "LifeSafer Interlock",
  "Smart Start"
 ],
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "methodology": "https://wheelsback.com/methodology/",
 "page": "https://wheelsback.com/georgia/"
}