Understanding The License Point Schedule with Proven
Cherokee and Cobb County Traffic Violation Attorneys
Below is a listing of the state’s complete point schedule for the points that are assessed against a person’s Georgia driver’s license if they are convicted of a traffic offense.
| Code Section | Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 40-6-2 | Failure to Obey Person Directing Traffic | 3 points |
| 40-6-6 | Emergency Vehicle Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-11 | No Proof of Insurance-Motorcycle | 3 points |
| 40-6-14 | Limits on Sound Volume | 3 points |
| 40-6-16(b) | “Move Over” Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-16(c) | Improper Passing of a Stationary Utility Service Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-16.1 | Improper Passing of an Active Sanitation Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-17 | Use of Traffic-Control Device Preemption Emitter (while operating a motor vehicle) | 3 points |
| 40-6-20 | Disregard of Traffic Control Device or Signal | 3 points |
| 40-6-21 | Failure to Obey Traffic Signal or Light | 3 points |
| 40-6-23 | Failure to Obey Flashing Signal | 3 points |
| 40-6-24 | Lane Direction Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-26(a) | Tampering with Traffic Signs or Signals (while operating vehicle) | 3 points |
| 40-6-26(b) | Operating Vehicle on Closed Roadway | 3 points |
| 40-6-27 | Tampering with Pavement Markers (while operating vehicle) | |
| 40-6-40 | Improper Lane Usage | 3 points |
| 40-6-41 | Failure to Yield to Oncoming Traffic | 3 points |
| 40-6-42 | Improper Passing | 3 points |
| 40-6-43 | Improper Passing on the Right | 3 points |
| 40-6-44 | Improper Passing | 3 points |
| 40-6-45 | Improper Passing on Hill or Curve | 4 points |
| 40-6-46 | Passing in a No Passing Zone | 3 points |
| 40-6-47(b) | Wrong Way on One-Way Road | 3 points |
| 40-6-47(c) | Rotary Traffic Island Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-48 | Improper/Erratic Lane Change/Failure to Maintain Lane | 3 points |
| 40-6-49 | Following Too Closely | 3 points |
| 40-6-50 | Driving Within Gore or Improper Entry to Controlled Access Highway | 3 points |
| 40-6-51 | Improper Use of Controlled-Access Road | 3 points |
| 40-6-51(a)(1) | Improper Use of Controlled-Access Road | 3 points |
| 40-6-51(a)(2) | Improper Use of Controlled-Access Road | 3 points |
| 40-6-52 | Truck Lane Usage Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-53 | Bus or Motorcoach Lane Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-54 | HOV Lane Violation | 1 point for 4th + |
| 40-6-55 | Failure to Yield to Bicycle | 3 points |
| 40-6-56 | Failure to Maintain Safe Distance from Bicycle | 3 points |
| 40-6-70 | Failure to Yield at Intersection | 3 points |
| 40-6-71 | Failure to Yield when Turning Left | 3 points |
| 40-6-72 | Stop/Yield Sign Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-73 | Failure to Yield when Crossing or Entering Road | 3 points |
| 40-6-74 | Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-75 | Failure to Yield to Construction Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-76 | Failure to Yield to Funeral Procession | 3 points |
| 40-6-91 | Failure to Yield to Pedestrian | 3 points |
| 40-6-93 | Failure to Exercise Due Care Near Pedestrian | 3 points |
| 40-6-94 | Failure to Yield to Blind Pedestrian | 3 points |
| 40-6-98 | Driving Through Safety Zone | 3 points |
| 40-6-120 | Improper Turning | 3 points |
| 40-6-121 | Improper U-Turn | 3 points |
| 40-6-122 | Improper Starting | 3 points |
| 40-6-123 | Failure to Signal Turn | 3 points |
| 40-6-124 | Improper Use of Signal | 3 points |
| 40-6-125 | Improper Use of Hand Signal | 3 points |
| 40-6-126 | Improper Use of Turn Lane | 3 points |
| 40-6-140 | Railroad Grade Crossing Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-141 | Disregard of Stop Sign at Railroad Grade Crossing | 3 points |
| 40-6-142 | Failure to Stop at Railroad Grade Crossing | 3 points |
| 40-6-143 | Improper Movement of Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing | 3 points |
| 40-6-144 | Improper Emerging from Alley, Driveway or Building | 3 points |
| 40-6-160 | School Bus Speeding Violation | 15-18 mph-2 points 19-23 mph-3 points 24-33 mph-4 points 34+ mph-6 points |
| 40-6-161 | School Bus Headlight or Communication Device Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-162 | School Bus Signal Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-163 | Unlawful Passing of School Bus | 6 points |
| 40-6-164 | School Bus Disembarking Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-165 | School Bus Operation Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-181 | Speeding | 15-18mph- 2 points 19-23mph- 3 points 24-33mph- 4 points 34+mph- 6 points |
| 40-6-184 | Impeding the Flow of Traffic | 3 points |
| 40-6-184(a) | Speed Less than Minimum | 3 points |
| 40-6-184(c) | Impeding the Flow of Traffic | 3 points |
| 40-6-185 | Speeding on Bridge or Structure | 15-18 mph-2 points 19-23 mph-3 points 24-33 mph-4 points 34+ mph-6 points |
| 40-6-188 | Speeding in Work Zone | 15-18 mph-2 points 19-23 mph-3 points 24-33 mph-4 points 34+ mph-6 points |
| 40-6-205 | Obstructing an Intersection | 3 points |
| 40-6-240 | Improper Backing | 3 points |
| 40-6-241 | Failure to Exercise Due Care/Unlawful Use of Wireless Device | 1 point – 1st offense 2 points – 2nd offense 3 points – 3rd or subsequent offense |
| 40-6-242 | Driving with Obstructed View | 3 points |
| 40-6-244 | Allowing Passenger in House Trailer | 3 points |
| 40-6-245 | Improper Mountain/Canyon Driving | 3 points |
| 40-6-246 | Coasting | 3 points |
| 40-6-247 | Improper Following of Emergency Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-248 | Crossing Fire Hose | 3 points |
| 40-6-248.1 | Unsecured Load Resulting in Accident | 2 points |
| 40-6-250 | Wearing Device Impairing Vision or Hearing | 3 points |
| 40-6-251 | Laying Drags | 3 points |
| 40-6-252 | Cruising | 3 points |
| 40-6-253 | Open Container | 2 points |
| 40-6-253.1 | Improper Transportation of Infectious Substance | 3 points |
| 40-6-254 | Unsecured Load Resulting in Accident | 2 points |
| 40-6-271 | Violation of Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle | 3 points |
| 40-6-272 | Violation of Duty Upon Striking Fixed Object | 3 points |
| 40-6-273 | Failure to Report Accident | 3 points |
| 40-6-275 | Failure to Remove Vehicle from Roadway | 3 points |
| 40-6-311 | Improper Operation of Motorcycle | 3 points |
| 40-6-312 | Motorcycle Lane Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-312(e) | Operation of Motorcycle Without Head/Taillight | 3 points |
| 40-6-313 | Clinging to Vehicle While on Motorcycle | 3 points |
| 40-6-314 | Motorcycle Equipment Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-315 | Motorcycle Protective Gear Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-326 | Operating Personal Assistive Mobility Device While Intoxicated | 3 points |
| 40-6-352 | Moped Headgear Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-361 | Low Speed Vehicle Lane Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-362 | Low Speed Vehicle Roadway Violation | 3 points |
| 40-6-390 | Reckless Driving | 4 points |
| 40-6-393.1(c) | Feticide by Vehicle-2nd Degree | 3 points |
| 40-6-397 | Aggressive Driving | 6 points |
| 40-8-76 | Child or Youth Restraint not properly used (under the age of 8) | 1 point – 1st offense 2 points – 2nd or subsequent offense |
If you need to learn about how the license point schedule in Cherokee County applies to your case or your child’s situation, reach out today. Our knowledgeable attorneys can answer questions, examine your situation, offer advice, and help minimize the impact of a traffic charge.
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