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Georgia DUI Survival Guide
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Third DUI Offense in GA Within Ten Years
When you are convicted of a third DUI in Georgia within 10 years, you are considered a “Habitual Violator.”
| Punishment | Penalty | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,000-5,000 | Plus any statutory surcharges |
| Sentence/Jail Time | 120 days to 1 year | The court may suspend all but fifteen days of actual incarceration. |
| Minimum Jail time | 15 days | |
| Community service | Minimum 30 days | This is usually interpreted as 240 hours |
| License suspension | Five year Lookback | See below about license revocation for a 3rd DUI within 5 years. |
| DUI school | Required | |
| Alcohol and drug evaluation | Required | |
| Counseling program | Any indicated treatment |
License Revocation for a Third DUI within Five Years
For a third DUI offense within five years, the law mandates that your license be revoked for five years. You may be able to get a probationary license (with an ignition interlock requirement) after two years.
More Penalties for a Third DUI in Five Years
- Your picture will be placed in the local newspaper (at your expense). This may only be necessary for a third offense DUI within 5 years, but many judges are invoking the ten-year lookback law on this issue.
- You must surrender the license plate for any motor vehicles you own. (As with a second offense DUI, if another driver in the household is dependent on the motor vehicle, you may apply to the Department of Driver Services for a special license plate.)
