DUI classes by state · Georgia
Court-Ordered DUI Classes in Georgia
In Georgia, the court-ordered DUI/DWI education requirement is the DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, overseen by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Here's how it works, whether an online class is accepted, and how to find a provider your court will accept.
Quick answer: in person or online in Georgia?
In-person required. Per DDS, Certificates of Completion from fully online (self-paced) Risk Reduction courses cannot be accepted for any driver-license or driving-privilege purpose. Some DDS-certified schools offer a live, instructor-led virtual version, but the standard format is in person at a certified school. Your court and the DDS decide what counts — confirm the format and the specific provider before you enroll or pay.
Program structure in Georgia
| Program / level | Length | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment component (NEEDS screening) | 130-question screening (completed first) | All Risk Reduction participants |
| Intervention component | 20 hours over multiple sessions | All Risk Reduction participants (education + group counseling) |
| Clinical evaluation (separate) | In-depth professional evaluation | Reinstatement after 2+ DUI convictions within 10 years |
Georgia-specific rules to know
- Georgia licensing is handled by the Department of Driver Services (DDS), not a "DMV".
- The program has two required parts — a 130-question NEEDS assessment (taken first) and a 20-hour intervention course; both are needed for the Certificate of Completion.
- DDS will not accept Certificates of Completion from online Risk Reduction courses for any license-related purpose.
- The program cost is set by statute at $360 total ($100 assessment + $235 intervention + $25 workbook).
Find an approved DUI class provider in Georgia
Start with the official state list — it's the one your court is most likely to accept — then confirm the specific provider with your court or probation officer:
Prefer to look on a map? Search Google Maps for DUI classes in Georgia — then check any provider against the official list above and your court order before enrolling.
Source & accuracy: compiled from Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and official Georgia licensing sources. Court requirements change and vary by case — always confirm the program, format, hours, and an accepted provider with your court and the DDS before enrolling. Sources: dds.georgia.gov/regulated-programs/dui-alcohol-or-drug-use-risk-reduction-program, dds.georgia.gov/dui-faqs, dds.georgia.gov/certified-dui-schools, dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/existing-licenseid/reinstate-license.