TADRA Suspensions (DUI)

In Georgia, persons under 21 years of age are presumed to be DUI in violation of O.C.G.A. §40-6-391(k)(1) if they are operating a motor vehicle and their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .02 or greater.

First Suspension

  • If your BAC was .02 or greater but less than .08, your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 6 months. However, if you have a previous conviction for an offense in the above list, your driver’s license will be suspended for a minimum period of 12 months. You will not be eligible for any type of limited driving permit.
  • If your BAC was .08 or greater or you refused implied consent testing, your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 12 months. You will not be eligible for any type of limited driving permit.

Second Suspension

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. During the first 120 days of the suspension, you will have no driving privileges whatsoever. 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.

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.

NOTE: A fourth violation of DUI within a 10-year period is considered a felony in Georgia and, upon conviction, may result in a fine of up to $5,000 and 5 years imprisonment. See O.C.G.A. §40-6-391(c)(4).

TADRA School Enrollment Requirements

O.C.G.A. §40-5-22

Teens under 18 years old must be enrolled in and not under expulsion from a public or private school to obtain a driver’s license or instructional permit. One of the following is required for school enrollment proof: DDS Certificate of School Enrollment (DS-1) signed by the school and notarized, most recent school transcript, latest progress or grade report, or current school ID.

Home-schooled students may provide a Certificate of Enrollment from the Georgia Department of Education (DOE) or the Declaration of Intent to Utilize a Home Study Program form filed with DOE. Teens under 18 and not enrolled in school must provide a high school diploma, GED, special diploma, certification of high school completion, or proof of enrollment in a GED program or a postsecondary school.

TADRA Responsible Adult Requirements

All applicants under 18 years of age must have a responsible adult present to sign the application and complete the Responsible Adult Affidavit. A responsible adult is a person who is 18 years of age or older, competent to verify the application, and has personal knowledge of the applicant. He or she may be:

  • A parent or legal guardian of the applicant (must provide school or military documents, tax information or a driver’s license/permit/ID card to show relationship to applicant),
  • A social worker who has worked with the applicant (must provide an employee ID or a letter from the state agency),
  • An employee of a homeless shelter where the applicant resides (must provide an employee ID or a letter from the shelter),
  • A stepparent of the applicant (must provide a valid marriage license or document reflecting marriage to the biological parent of the applicant),
  • Other persons who can be identified by a state agency or official, school official or certified school records, or documentation from a federal agency or entity.

Did You Know?

Fact: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about seven (7) teens ages 16 to 19 die everyday from motor vehicle injuries.

Fact: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) reports that more than 1,000 crashes happen around the state daily and an estimated 31 people die each week on Georgia roadways.

Fact: Two or more peer passengers more than triples the risk of a fatal crash with a teen at the wheel.

Fact: The State of Georgia applies strict penalties to teens who fail to obey the laws regarding the operation of the vehicle.

Fact: The parent, legal guardian or responsible adult who signed a minor's application for an instructional permit or driver's license may request revocation of the permit or license at any time before the minor's 18th birthday.

Fact: Georgia law requires that all drivers, including bicyclists, obey all official highway signs and traffic control signals unless otherwise directed by a police officer or emergency worker.