The driving license points system in Georgia is not working effectively and needs reform, says Eka Laliashvili, Chair of the Board of Georgian Alliance for Safe Roads. Speaking on BMGTV’s Business Morning, she noted that despite around 1.5 million speeding violations recorded annually, only 781 drivers lose their licenses, indicating weak enforcement.
According to Laliashvili, violations detected by traffic cameras are not reflected in drivers’ point balances, as points are deducted only when fines are issued by patrol police. “The driving license points system should be linked to traffic cameras,” she said, emphasizing that this is essential for changing driver behavior.
She welcomed recent steps by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including higher fines and legislative changes, but stressed that enforcement remains key. “If enforcement is not appropriate, everything remains on paper,” she noted.
Laliashvili also positively assessed the decision to restrict driving license amnesties from January 1, 2026, saying that ending early reinstatement for a fee will strengthen responsibility and improve road safety.
