DUI classes by state · Georgia
Court-Ordered DUI Classes in Georgia
In Georgia, court-ordered DUI/DWI education goes through the DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program. Here is how it works, whether an online class is accepted, and how to find a provider your court will accept.
Based on 4 cited official sources · Reviewed Jun 2026
- ProgramDUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction ProgramOverseen by Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
- AssessmentRequiredScreening or evaluation is part of the process
- Online?In personOnline classes do not count
- License agencyDDSHandles suspension and reinstatement
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 program levels — dedicated guides
Each Georgia program level has its own page explaining who it applies to, how long it runs, and how to find a licensed provider. Open the one your court order names:
- Risk Reduction Program guide — The $360, 20-hour DDS program in detail — the NEEDS assessment, schedule, and certified schools.
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.