License Suspension

How to Get Points Off Your License in GA

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Kohn & Yager LLC

If you’re looking to clear existing points from your Georgia driver’s license, the most effective method is to complete a certified defensive driving (Driver Improvement) course. After successful completion, submit your certificate to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) either in-person or by mail to request a reduction. You can remove up to 7 points once every five years. However, you cannot use this to reverse an existing suspension—so timing matters.

These steps help reduce your point total and may also improve your insurance rates. It’s wise to check your DDS profile regularly and act proactively if you’ve received recent violations.

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Impeding the Flow of Traffic in Georgia – Slow Poke Law

Published on: December 22, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

In Georgia, the legal definition of impeding the flow of traffic is outlined in the state’s traffic laws, specifically under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-184: No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.

Impeding the flow of traffic is also known as the Georgia Slow Poke law. It is meant to deter people from driving too slow in the left hand lane and cause a dangerous traffic condition.
This law, also known as the “Slow Poke” law, was introduced in 2014 to improve traffic congestion and reduce accidents. Minimum speed limits are enforced especially on I-285, I-85, I-75, and Georgia 400.

Impeding traffic can be demonstrated by actions such as driving slowly and forcing other traffic to maneuver around, even if traffic is not completely stopped. For instance, slowing down and stopping at a green light on a busy highway can be considered impeding traffic if it interferes with the normal flow of traffic.

Arrested for DUI? GA Lawyer for Smyrna Municipal Court

Published on: April 23, 2023 | Kohn & Yager LLC

If you are stopped in Georgia and then arrested for driving under the influence (or any other serious traffic offense) this cuffing and jailing can be a very jarring and disruptive experience. Over 95% of arrests are made by an officer with the Smyrna Police Department Georgia, and the balance handled by the Cobb County Police Department, or Georgia State Patrol (when accidents have occurred).

The City of Smyrna Municipal Court House is located in Smyrna, Georgia 30080, at 2800 King Street. This is the same building that houses City Hall, so don’t think that you are in the wrong place.

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Top 10 Georgia Administrative License Suspension Facts

Published on: September 28, 2016 | Kohn & Yager LLC

#1. A Georgia DUI ALS is an administrative license suspension of your driver’s license. It is a separate procedure from your criminal trial. The GA DDS will suspend your license on the 31st calendar day after your drunk driving arrest IF you do not file an appeal within the first 30 calendar days.

#2. You can now elect to have an ignition interlock (IID) installed on your vehicle instead of filing for an appeal of your Georgia driver’s license suspension.

You only have 30 days after your first offence DUI arrest date to apply for an ignition interlock at your local Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) office but talk to an experienced DUI lawyer before taking this option.