A person’s driving record—also known as a motor vehicle report (MVR)—will include any DUI/DWI convictions, driver’s license suspensions or revocations, motor vehicle accidents, and traffic violations. A person’s driving record is analogous to a credit report when seeking a loan and is generally used by automobile insurance companies to determine a driver’s insurance rate or cost.

A DUI/DWI conviction, driver's license suspension or revocation, or related accident or traffic violation may significantly increase a driver's insurance rate—and two or more DUI/DWI convictions may make it difficult for a driver to acquire the insurance necessary to operate a vehicle.

In Georgia, a person's driving record, or motor vehicle report (MVR), is a comprehensive document that records various driving-related incidents. This includes DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Intoxicated) convictions, driver's license suspensions or revocations, motor vehicle accidents, and traffic violations. Similar to a credit report's role in loan approvals, a driving record is used by auto insurance companies to assess the risk of insuring a driver and to set insurance rates accordingly. A DUI/DWI conviction can lead to a significant increase in insurance premiums, and multiple DUI/DWI convictions can further escalate costs and challenges. In some cases, it may even become difficult for a driver with multiple DUI/DWI convictions to obtain the necessary insurance to legally operate a vehicle in Georgia. The state's laws are designed to penalize risky driving behaviors and encourage road safety, and the impact on insurance rates reflects the increased risk that drivers with poor driving records pose to insurers.