Passing a stopped school bus in Georgia

A school bus ticket in Georgia costs $550 and carries 6 points.

Fine$550

Points6

Driver Improvement (defensive driving) courseYes

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How much does each court charge for a school bus ticket?

Fulton County charges the most: $550.

Fulton County$550

Amount on your notice (not published): Gwinnett County, Cobb County, Cherokee County.

How many points is it?

Passing a stopped school bus6 pts^[1]^[2]

Will a school bus ticket raise your insurance in Georgia?

Probably, once it is on your record. Insurers rate a school bus ticket as a moving violation. In Georgia one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium about 15% on average^[1], or about $994 over three years. A school bus ticket usually lands in the same range.

Estimate based on the state's speeding average, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond to a school bus ticket in Georgia?

Date on noticePay or respondset by the court^[3]^[4]
Details
Appear in court or resolve the citation by the date printed on it. If you miss it: Failure to appear: bench warrant and license suspension
28daysLicense suspended if ignoredfrom the notice date^[4]
Details
Clear the FTA with the court after DDS's certified-mail notice. If you miss it: Indefinite suspension until the court reports the case adjudicated. Reinstatement fee is $100 ($90 online or by mail).
30daysCourt reports a missed datefrom the notice date^[4]
Details
Grace period after the court mails a failure-to-appear notice. If you miss it: After 30 days the court may issue a bench warrant and report the FTA to DDS

Can you keep a school bus ticket off your Georgia record?

Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course. It can help. Two uses. (1) Points reduction: DDS reduces the point total by up to 7 points, but not below zero, after you submit the original certificate in person or by mail to P.O.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[6] Who qualifies →

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What else do people ask?

How many points is a school bus ticket in Georgia?

Passing a stopped school bus: 6 points.

How much is a school bus ticket in Georgia?

It depends on the court. Published amounts: Fulton County $550.

Will a school bus ticket raise my insurance in Georgia?

Probably, if it goes on your record. Insurers rate it as a moving violation. In Georgia a speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 15% on average (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026), and a school bus ticket tends to land in the same range.

Sources

Georgia law and DMV sources (5)

Georgia DDS - Points Schedule, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Georgia DDS - Points and Points Reduction, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Georgia Drivers Manual - Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges, Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Georgia DDS Traffic Court Reference Manual 2021-2022 (v3), Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Georgia DDS - Defensive Driving Program FAQs, Georgia Department of Driver Services.

Insurance sources (4)

State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).