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Barber’s Defensive Driving / Driver Improvement Program (GA DDS Certified and Approved)

Barber's Georgia DDS Certified and Approved #707

Defensive Driving Course and Driver Improvement Program

You may attend our 1-day classes on Zoom or In-Person

You can only attend our 2-night class on Zoom

The Georgia Department of Driver Services ( GA DDS) regulates the Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement Program also known as the Georgia DDS Certified Defensive Driving Program.

This is a 6-hour Defensive Driving course designed to teach drivers about safe driving attitudes and behaviors. You may attend Barber's GA DDS Certified and Approved Defensive Driving courses on Zoom or In-Person at our Columbus, GA location.

Sign up at least 20 minutes before the class starts. Limited seats are available so we suggest you sign up a day or 2 in advance.

Zoom certificates issued are the same as In-Person certificates issued.

Zoom students will be emailed their certificates at completion.

The Georgia DDS Certified Defensive Driving/

Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement

courses may be taken:

if Court Ordered by a Judge or needed for your Lawyer $95.00

Choose Court/Probation Requirement at Registration

for pending Traffic Tickets and Court Dates $95.00

(check with the clerk of court to see if the judge will accept)

Choose Court/Probation Requirement at Registration

for Point Count Reduction on a Georgia License $95.00

(removes up to 7 points off your GA MVR once every 5 years)

This is not for court, this is for the Georgia DDS

Choose Point Count Reduction at Registration

for Georgia Driver’s License Reinstatement $95.00

(non alcohol or drug related suspensions)

Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration

for Point Count Accumulation $95.00

15 points in 2 years, suspends your Georgia license over 21

4 points in 1 traffic stop, suspends your Georgia license under 21

4 points in 1 year, suspends your Georgia license under 18

Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration

a Hit and Run, Leaving The Scene or No Insurance $95.00

Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration

an Insurance Discount and Personal Education $95.00

Choose Insurance Discount at Registration

Defensive Driving / Driver Improvement Registration

Register Here for the Georgia DDS Certified Defensive Driving Course

Student Name(Required)

First Last

Student Date of Birth

Student Cell Phone Number(Required)

Student Email(Required)

Home Address (Street, City, State and Zip)(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Driver's License/Permit/ID Number

What State was your D.L., Permit or ID issued in?

Choose your class dates, reason for attending below and how you want to attend on zoom or in-person below:

GA DDS Approved Course Needed(Required)

Defensive Driving/ Driver Improvement Program -

Choose Class Dates:(Required)

Reason for Attending Defensive Driving(Required)

How do you plan to attend class?(Required)

We teach the same class on Zoom as In-Person. Most people attend on Zoom. Our physical location is in Columbus, GA . You are more than welcome to attend in-person at our Columbus location.

Consent

I, the undersigned student, agree to complete the above course, consisting of 1 class for 6 hours each, totaling 6 hours of instruction by the above-name driver improvement clinic. It is understood that this Clinic is certified by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) in accordance with Georgia Law Title §40-5-80 (DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ACT) and the rules and regulations adopted there under and that each instructor is certified by the DDS. This course is approved by the DDS. The student’s successful completion of the above-named course requires each of the following: 1. Attendance at all classes sober and free from illicit drugs. 2. Attendance on time for all sessions. 3. Reasonable attentiveness and participation in all classes. 4. Attendance at all sessions unless medically excused. 5. All sessions must be completed within 60 days. 6. Successfully passing a written or oral examination with a grade of at least 70. This driver improvement clinic will not refund any tuition or part of tuition if the Clinic is ready, willing, and able to fulfill its part of this contract. I understand that if I fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement, I am in breach of contract and the school will not be under any obligation to fulfill the terms of this contract, and may, at its option, terminate this agreement immediately. It is agreed that an owner, instructor, or employee of this Clinic shall not give the impression to a student that upon completion of their instruction this Clinic will guarantee the securing of a driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. However, immediately upon the student’s successful completion of the course as described above, the Clinic agrees to provide certification of said completion to the student. This Clinic has and will maintain for the protection of the contractual rights of the student a performance bond in the principal sum of ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars for the students to be written by a company authorized to do business in the state of Georgia. This agreement constitutes the contract between the above-named driver improvement clinic and the above-named student and no verbal statements will be recognized.

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Georgia's Point System Explanation, Laws and Point Count Chart

FAQ Defensive Driving

How often may I take a Driver Improvement course for points reduction? In accordance with O.C.G.A §40-5-86, licensed Georgia residents may request that DDS reduce the number of points assessed against their Georgia Driver’s license. Up to 7 points may be reduced once every 5 years. I was 5 minutes late arriving for class and the instructor would not allow me to attend the class. Can they do that? Yes. All schools have strict attendance policies, which are outlined in the paperwork. You sign paperwork when you contract with a school to attend one of its courses. You will be expected to arrive on time and to complete each session. Students that arrive late to any session can expect to be denied entry into class and may be required to start the course over again, at full cost. In addition, students that are absent or leave early from any session may be required to start the course over again, at full cost. It is recommended that you consider the course schedule carefully and take into account any potential scheduling conflicts you may have before signing a contract to attend I took a Driver Improvement course for license reinstatement. Can I use the same Certificate of Completion for points reduction? When you submit the Certificate of Completion to a DDS Customer Service Center, you must inform them at that time that you wish to use it for both license reinstatement and points reduction. What is the cost of a Driver Improvement Course? For license reinstatement, points reduction, or court purposes, clinics must charge $95. For Driver Improvement classes taken for any other reason, clinics may charge a fee up to $95. Other reasons include insurance premium reduction and educational purposes.

Points and Points Reduction

Point System

Points are added to your license upon conviction of certain violations. The Georgia Point System ranges from 2 to 6 points.

How many points will suspend your license?

A driver with 15 points in a 24 month period will have their license suspended. Licensed Georgia residents may request that the Georgia Department of Driver Services reduce the number of points assessed against their Georgia driver's license.

Points Reduction

How do I reduce points on my Georgia driver's license?
- Up to 7 points can be reduced once every 5 years. In accordance with rule O.C.G.A §40-5-86.
- To qualify for a Points Reduction, you must successfully complete a certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course. Once you complete the Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course:
  - Bring the original certificate of completion to a DDS Customer Service Center
  - or you can request a Points reduction by Mail. Mail the original certificate of completion to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, P. O. Box 80447, Conyers, Georgia 30013.
- For a list of certified defensive driving schools visit Certified Driver Improvement Schools

When are points not added?

You will not receive points for the following:
- Speeding convictions less than 15 miles-per-hour over the posted speed limit
- Convictions of driving "Too Fast for Conditions"
- If you are a Non-Georgia Resident

Is your license suspended?

Create an Online Services account or download the DDS 2 GO Mobile App to check your license status, to check the number of points on your license, or to reinstate.

Defensive Driving / Driver Improvement Registration

Register Here for the Georgia DDS Certified Defensive Driving Course

Choose your class dates, reason for attending below and how you want to attend on zoom or in-person below:

Payment Information

*** IF you hit the submit button and it does not work, click the pay button below. You will be guaranteed a spot into any of our upcoming classes. Call 706-561-2509 if you have any problems.******

Georgia's Point System Explanation, Laws and Point Count Chart

Points and Points Reduction

Point System

How many points will suspend your license?

Points Reduction

How do I reduce points on my Georgia driver's license?

When are points not added?

Is your license suspended?

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