AAA: Dangerous Driving Behaviors on the Rise
November 9, 2022
New research shows a troubling increase in risks that often contribute to deadly crashes
Georgia Department of Driving Service
Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Offers Safe Driving Tips to Teens
October 21, 2022
Encourages Parents to Promote Safe Driving Habits During National Teen Driver Safety Week
Mandatory training begins in February for entry level commercial drivers
January 26, 2022
There is less than one month before a new Federal Regulation begins that sets standards for mandatory training of entry-level commercial drivers – Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT).
GA Driver Services Schedules January Closing for System Upgrade
December 10, 2020
Plan Ahead; Renew 150 Days Before License Expiration Date. The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) urges customers to plan ahead for driver’s license/ID services in January.
Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Commissioner Reminds Riders “Stop the Dangerous Ride: Making the Road Safe for Motorcyclists.”
September 26, 2018
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and its Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) offers a glimpse into the challenges of cycling for riders and the motoring public. The first-time “cyclist Craig” road a dirt bike he was fourteen. Next came the tiny Honda motorcycle he was so proud of, (purchased in 1978 folks). Today, it’s his Indian or his Harley carrying him down the road.
GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) Warns of Unofficial DMV Websites/Apps Charging Fees
August 31, 2017
ATLANTA – Department of Driver Services (DDS) Commissioner Spencer R. Moore urges customers to be careful of third party websites and Apps when trying to access the Georgia Driver’s Manual or obtain other driver licensing services and information. Third party Internet sites such as www.DMV.org and www.Drivers-Licenses.org are not connected with or sanctioned by the DDS.
Mobile Motorcycle License Testing at Forsyth Co. Motorcycle Safety Day
April 25, 2017
(Cumming, GA – April 2017) – The Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program, a part of the Georgia Department of Driver Services, is offering Mobile Motorcycle License Testing or Riders Skill Test (RST) at the 3rd Annual Forsyth County “Motorcycle Safety Day”.
Driver Services Commissioner announces new emergency preparedness initiative
June 16, 2014
Blood Type Option for Georgia Driver’s License or Identification Card
Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Commissioner Rob Mikell, under the direction of Governor Nathan Deal, is providing a new emergency preparedness initiative for customers obtaining a driver’s license or state identification card.
Veteran’s driver’s license/ID available for all Georgia Vets
April 22, 2014
A new enhancement at the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) that allows all military veterans to request a special license or identification card denoting their service was announced by Governor Nathan Deal today. DDS Commissioner Rob Mikell is pleased that the details were included at a special ceremony at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Columbus.
