BIG Changes to DUI and Traffic School Laws Effective Immediately!

Did you know July 4th weekend is consistently the deadliest weekend on the road?

With so many people out and about, many consuming alcohol, it's no surprise that over 40% of all DUI deaths between 2007 and 2011 occured during July 4th weekends. That's too many.

Effective on July 1, 2014, Georgia made some sweeping changes to laws regulating DUI and Defensive Driving Classes statewide. These laws affect every driving school, every student, and every DUI case in GA and it's important you be aware.

Here are the major changes to Georgia's DUI and traffic school laws:

• Class rates (which are mandated by the state) are going up - no school is legally allowed to charge less
• DUI classes are now $355, up from $292
• Defensive Driving class fees have gone from $75 to $95
• Those court-ordered to take a DUI Risk Reduction class now will only have 120 days to complete their course or risk having their probation revoked

These are some of the biggest changes to hit Georgia's traffic school system in years and they're affecting everyone from first-time drivers to repeat DUI offenders. It's important you know the driving and course laws in Georgia at all times.

Have questions about the new changes or want to sign up for class? Contact North Metro Traffic School, one of Atlanta's top-rated defensive driving schools, to find out more.