Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 375 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the Rules of the Department of Driver Services (DDS), codified under Chapter 375-3 of the Georgia Administrative Code, as of June 2025:
🏛 Chapter 375-1: Organization
Structure: DDS comprises ten divisions, including the Office of the Commissioner, Legal Division, Field Operations, Regulatory Compliance, and others. The headquarters is located at 2206 East View Parkway, Conyers, Georgia 30013.
🚗 Chapter 375-3: Driver License Services
📄 375-3-1: General Provisions
Knowledge Tests: Applicants must score at least 75 out of 100 on tests covering traffic laws, safe driving practices, and traffic control devices. Cheating results in failure.
Test Sequence: Eye exams precede knowledge tests, which must be passed before demonstrating driving ability.
🔄 375-3-2: Renewals
Renewal Process: Details procedures for renewing driver's licenses, including eligibility and requirements.
⚠️ 375-3-3: Revocation and Suspension
Reinstatement: To reinstate a habitual violator revocation, applicants must complete driver improvement courses, DUI risk reduction programs, and meet other criteria.
Temporary Permits: Extensions of temporary driving permits may be issued upon receipt of documentation from the Office of State Administrative Hearings.
Insurance Suspensions: Procedures for reinstatement following insurance-related suspensions are outlined.
🚓 375-3-4: Uniform Traffic Citations
Citation Procedures: Establishes guidelines for issuing and processing uniform traffic citations.
🧑⚖️ 375-3-5: Driver's License Advisory Board
Purpose: Provides guidelines for the Driver's License Advisory Board to recommend the issuance or revocation of driver's licenses for functionally incapacitated persons.
🔒 375-3-6: Ignition Interlock Devices
Regulations: Specifies requirements for the installation and use of ignition interlock devices for certain drivers.
🛡️ 375-3-7: Safety Responsibility
Security Acceptance: Accepts cash deposits and real property bonds as security under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
📚 375-3-8: Access for Motor Vehicle Records
Record Access: Details procedures for accessing motor vehicle records, including requirements for written authorization and certification.
🚛 375-3-11: Restricted Commercial Driver's License
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 21 years old (or 18-20 with a "Georgia Only" restriction) and have one year of driving experience. The license is valid for four years and is issued for specific agricultural employment purposes.
🧑🏫 Chapter 375-5: Driver Training and Improvement
📘 375-5-1: Driver Improvement
Clinic Licensing: Entities desiring to operate as Driver Improvement Clinics must complete an application and meet specified requirements.
🚗 375-5-2: Driver Training Schools
Licensing and Renewal: Driver training school licenses are valid for four years and must be renewed with a $25 fee.
🚕 375-5-5: For-Hire Endorsements
Endorsement Program: Administered by the Regulatory Compliance Division, this program governs the issuance and regulation of for-hire endorsements for drivers.
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