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The DUI/risk reduction program is mandated for those convicted with driving under the influence (DUI), boating under the influence (BUI), possession of illegal drugs, or underage possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. The fee for the course is $360, which is set and mandated by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). This fee can be paid altogether or can be split into 2 payments—100 when you fill out paperwork and take the NEEDS assessment, $260 at the start date of your class. All payments must be completed prior to the start of class. The DUI/risk reduction program is made up of two different parts the assessment component and the 20-hour class itself. Part 1 NEEDS Assessment Component—$100. The first part is the NEEDS assessment. This is different from the state mandated clinical evaluation/Drug and Alcohol evaluation and can only be administered by a certified traffic school. The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) requires that you complete this component prior to the start of your class. It only takes 20-30 minutes and can be completed at any time in our office. Call us to schedule a time to complete the assessment component of the DUI/risk reduction class! Part 2 20-hour Risk Reduction/DUI Class—$260. After taking the NEEDS assessment, you must complete a 20-hour DUI/risk reduction course. The 20-hour course must be taken consecutively. So there it is! That's all the information about the risk reduction program! We know that's a lot of information and can seem overwhelming. Don't worry--we're always ready and willing to speak with you and answer any questions you could possibly have. If you have any questions or concerns or need any more information, we're here when you need us. Call us at (770) 274-4223 or if you're not a fan of talking on the phone, text us at (404) 590-4570 and we will be more than happy to speak with you

1 ACT Driving Schools promises that you will walk out of our school with your Department of Driver Services certificate of completion in your hand the second you finish your defensive driving/driver improvement course. Now that you know the price and class times, here’s what this certificate of completion can do for you! Ticket Dismissal All traffic courts in the state of Georgia allow a judges and solicitors the option to dismiss all of or part of a traffic ticket if the offender completes the 6-hour driver improvement program prior to their court date. Georgia traffic lawyers recommend that you take this class for appearing in court, as this will increase your chances of getting your ticket dismissed. If the ticket is dismissed, there will be no points added to your driving record and no increase in your insurance premium. Point Reduction The Department of Driver Services allows you to complete the 6-hour driver improvement course every 5 years to remove up to 7 points from your driving record. License Suspension If your driver’s license is suspended for any reason, the state of Georgia mandates that you take the 6-hour driver improvement course as part of the steps you must take to get your license reinstated. If you are under 18 years of age, you must take the defensive driving course to get your license reinstated if you receive one or more tickets that add 4 or more points to your driving record within a 12-month period. If you are under 21 years of age, you must take the defensive driving course to get your license reinstated if you receive one ticket that adds 4 or more points to your driving record within a 12-month period. Fine Reduction If you are given a traffic fine, the 6-hour driver improvement program may be completed for a potential 20% reduction of a traffic fine. This can also result in no points being added to your driving record. Insurance Reduction After taking the 6-hour driver improvement course, you may be eligible for a minimum of a 10% discount on your insurance premium. This discount is valid for 3 years. Call your insurance provider to find out if you are eligible for an insurance discount after taking this class. Click here for more information on the insurance discount. Now that you’ve read all of this information, you should have a better understanding of the driver improvement/defensive driving course and what it does. For more information, call (770) 274-4223, text (404) 590-4570, email info@1actdrivingschools.com, or go to the DDS website.

The Program at a Glance Free pick up and drop off*, Easily online scheduling! Open to people of any age (teenage and adult programs), Road test-for an extra fee, you can have an instructor take you to your road test at any Department of Driver Services location! Click here for information on road testing with 1 ACT Driving Schools. Full preparation for dealing with everyday Atlanta traffic!

In the state of Georgia, according to Joshua's Law, all teenagers wanting to get their driver's license at the age of 16 MUST take the 30 hour driver's education course AND complete AT LEAST 6 hours of driving lessons with a certified driver's training school. Here at 1 ACT Driving Schools, you can take care of that all at once! Rather than buying your driving lessons AND paying for the course, we offer a package price that allows you to pay LESS than the normal value of the driving lessons and the course! We also offer the LOWEST prices in the state of Georgia for meeting your Joshua's law requirement! We have several options for taking your driver's education class, as well as for bundling it with some hours of driving lessons.