DMVZoneBlogGeorgia law says to notify police right away for any crash with injuries, a death, or $500 or more in damage. If nobody is hurt, move the cars out of the road, or risk a 3-point ticket. The full checklist.
After a Georgia crash, stop, check for injuries and call 911. State law requires you to notify police immediately when a crash causes injury, death, or apparent damage of $500 or more. If nobody is hurt and the cars can move, get them out of the travel lanes. Then exchange information and get a copy of the police report for your insurer.
Georgia is an at-fault state. The driver who caused the crash, and their insurer, pays for the damage. That makes the police report and your photos more important than in no-fault states.
Nobody hurt, cars still drive.
Injuries or a car that cannot move.
| Where the crash happened | Notify |
|---|---|
| Inside a city | The local police department |
| Outside city limits | The county sheriff or the nearest Georgia State Patrol post |
| Anywhere, with injuries | 911 |
At $500, nearly every crash qualifies. A cracked bumper cover and a headlight can pass that easily, so call police unless the damage is truly trivial.
In Georgia, at what damage amount must you notify police?
Answer: B. Injury, death, or apparent damage of $500 or more requires immediate notice.
A minor crash with no injuries blocks a lane. What should you do?
Answer: B. Failing to remove a movable vehicle from the road is a 3-point violation.
The crash happened outside city limits. Who do you notify?
Answer: B. Outside a municipality, notify the county sheriff or the nearest State Patrol office.
Request it from the agency that wrote it. Many Georgia agencies sell reports online. Your insurer will want the report number.
Yes. Report the crash to your own insurer promptly. Most policies require it.
Uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy may pay. Ask your insurer.
Checked against these pages on November 12, 2026. Laws change, so open the source before you rely on a number.
Rules and fees change. Always confirm the details with the official Georgia DMV or motor vehicle agency before you act. DMVZone practice questions are written to teach the rules and are not copies of the real test.
In Georgia, speeding under 15 mph over adds no points, while aggressive driving and passing a school bus add 6. Reach 15 points in 24 months and DDS suspends your license. Drivers under 21 face much stricter rules.
Get convicted of 85 mph or more anywhere in Georgia, or 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, and DDS bills you a $200 Super Speeder fee on top of the court fine. Miss the 120-day deadline and your license is suspended.
A 6-hour DDS-certified defensive driving course can take up to 7 points off a Georgia license once every five years. Finish it before court and some judges will also cut the fine by 20% with no points.