Change in Georgia DUI Law

Effective July 29, 2020, the law in Georgia regarding the suspension of your driver’s license or a DUI conviction involving marijuana or a controlled substance has changed.

Prior to the change in the law, if you were convicted of DUI with marijuana or a controlled substances your license would be suspended for one year. There were no early reinstatement period or a limited driving permit available.

The change in the law, O.C.G.A. section 40-5-75 (d), now allows early reinstatement of your license and a limited permit if you are convicted of driving under the influence of marijuana or a controlled substance.

Apply For a 120 Day Limited Driving Permit

This means once you are convicted of DUI-Drugs or marijuana, a first in five years, you can apply for a 120 day limited driving permit. After 120 days, you can apply for early reinstatement if you complete the risk reduction course and pay a restoration fee to DDS.

Attorney Richard Blevins is an Atlanta DUI Lawyer who has over 20 years of experience in handling DUI cases in Georgia. He can help navigate you through the process of dealing with a DUI case.