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Important Updates Regarding COVID-19/Shelter in Place Order

A statewide shelter in place order has been issued effective Fri., Apr. 3, at 6 p.m. to Thurs., Apr. 30, at 11:59 p.m. This order affects all Georgia residents and visitors. Review the following: COVID-19 Updates

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May

MCCD Notice of Public Hearing - May 2020

Atlanta /

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ALL INTERESTED PARTIES that the following additional matters have been assigned for hearing before the Department of Public Safety (herein after referred to DPS) on May 5, 2020 10:00 AM in the Georgia Department of Public Safety Media Room at 959 United SE Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316.

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April 01, 2020

Motor Carrier Compliance Division Graduates its 5th Motor Carrier Officer School

The 5th Motor Carrier School of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) was released on Monday, March 30, by the Department of Public Safety. After 24 weeks of intense training, eight new MCCD officers will report to inspection stations throughout the state.

January 31, 2020

DPS Receives Funding to Continue DUI Task Force and ALS Program

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant to continue its Nighthawks DUI Task Force and Administrative License Suspension (ALS) program.

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All driver's license needs are handled by the Georgia Department of Driver Services.

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Amber Light Permit

Wreckers, Escorts, Low-Speed Vehicles, Construction, etc.