Georgia’s SR-22A – A Summary

Why Does Georgia Have an SR-22A (and What is It)?

Georgia is one of a few states that has two types of SR-22s: a standard SR-22 in Georgia and SR22As. The SR-22A is slightly different from the SR-22, in that the SR-22A is for low-level driving offenders, while the SR-22 is for habitual offenders. There are some differences between the two. An SR-22 is required for drivers who are convicted of three or more violations within a five-year period. More common in Georgia, SR-22As are for drivers convicted of only one or two violations over a five-year period. You might need one if you’re caught driving without insurance or with a suspended license. You can learn more about Georgia’s SR22A

Been convicted for Driving without insurance

If you have been convicted for driving without insurance, and it is your first conviction, you will need to serve a 60 day license suspension. Once that is completed, you will need to submit proof of insurance and pay a reinstatement fee of $200.

If it is your second or subsequent conviction for driving without insurance, you will need to serve a 90 day suspension, pay a $300 reinstatement fee and file an SR22A with the Georgia Department of Driver Services.

Been Convicted of Driving While under the Influence of Alcohol

In addition to serving your suspension period and filing an SR-22, you will need to complete a DUI / DWI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction course.

The course consists of:

• NEEDS Assessment Component – the participant fills out a 130 question evaluation which is reviewed to evaluate their alcohol and drug use and its impact on their driving.
• Intervention Component – This part is a 20 hour course in which the participant receives therapeutic education and peer group counseling about alcohol and drug use and its effects on driving.
• A clinical evaluation will also be required in some cases to determine if alcohol and drug issues impact your ability to operate a motor vehicle. You will also be required to pay a reinstatement fee which varies with the offense and, if your license was revoked, you will have to take and pass the written and road tests as well as the eye test.

Been declared a habitual violator

That is one who has had more than three convictions for “Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol” in the past five years.

Conclusion

The SR-22A is used in states like Georgia, Texas and Missouri. This is for repeat offenders of the financial responsibility laws and sets additional financial requirements, or a Responsibility Insurance Certificate; it differs from the SR-22 in some of its requirements, but a driver can be required to get one if they are apprehended for vehicle operation without insurance, and other driving issues.