2025 Georgia Codes – Page 253

(2) Any person who has not been previously convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of Code Sec-
tion 40-6-391 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were
obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date of the current arrest, and whose driver’s
license is subject to an administrative driver’s license suspension pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Sec-
tion 40-5-67.1, may apply for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit with the department.
(3) Any person whose driver’s license has been suspended as a result of a second conviction for violating
Code Section 40-6-391 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convic-
tions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, may apply for an
ignition interlock device limited driving permit after serving at least 120 days of the suspension required for
such conviction.
(4) The department shall not issue an ignition interlock device limited driving permit to any person:
(A) Under 21 years of age;
(B) Who is not currently licensed to operate a motor vehicle in this state;
(C) Who currently holds a license to drive a commercial motor vehicle;
(D) Whose driver’s license is subject to an administrative suspension for involvement in a traffic accident
resulting in injuries or fatalities; or
(E) Whose driver’s license is subject to a suspension, revocation, or cancellation for any reason other than
as contemplated by this Code section.
(b) Application form. Applications for ignition interlock device limited driving permits shall be made upon
such forms as the commissioner may prescribe. All applications shall be signed by the applicant before a
person authorized to administer oaths.
(c) Standards for approval.
(1) The department shall issue an ignition interlock device limited driving permit for a fee of $25.00 and:
(A) For an applicant eligible for an ignition interlock device limited driving permit pursuant to paragraph
(1) or (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section:
(i) Within 30 days from the date on which notice was given pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section

(a) It is the duty of any person who has his or her driver’s license and, where applicable, license tag and tag
registration suspended under the provisions of Code Section 40-5-70 or 40-2-137 immediately upon suspen-
sion and demand of the department to forward such items to the department.
(b) If such driver’s license and, where applicable, license tag and tag registration are not received by the
department within ten days following the effective date of suspension, the commissioner shall immediately
direct any peace officer to secure possession of the driver’s license and, where applicable, license tag and tag
registration and return the same to the department. The person whose driver’s license and, where applicable,
license tag and tag registration have been suspended shall surrender such items to any peace officer upon
demand.
(c) Unless otherwise provided in this Code section, notice of the effective date of suspension shall occur
when the driver receives actual knowledge or legal notice of the suspension, whichever occurs first. For the
purposes of making any determination relating to the return of a suspended motor vehicle driver’s license
and, where applicable, license tag and tag registration, a period of suspension under Code Section 40-5-70 or