Georgia DUI Laws
Georgia DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Georgia (GA) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.15
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
10 years
Prior offenses count within
30 days-Day DMV Hearing Deadline
In Georgia, you have 30 days days from your arrest to request an administrative DMV hearing. Miss this deadline and your license suspension goes into effect automatically , even if the criminal case is later dismissed.
First Offense Penalties in Georgia
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, Georgia has an implied consent law, by driving on Georgiaroads, you've already agreed to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if an officer has probable cause to believe you're impaired.
Refusal Penalty
1-year license suspension
Georgia-Specific Detail
Georgia requires a mandatory clinical evaluation and completion of a DUI risk reduction course (DUI school) for reinstatement. The 30-day administrative license suspension hearing request window is longer than most states.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about Georgia DUI laws as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. For guidance specific to your case, speaking with a Georgia-licensed attorney is one option, or take the free Masked Researcher’s First Read to see where your case stands.