(a) The driver's license of any person convicted for a second or subsequent offense of violating Code Section 40-6-255 shall be suspended as provided in this Code section. The person shall submit the driver's license to the court upon conviction and the court shall forward the driver's license to the department.

(b)(1) A first suspension of a driver's license under this Code section shall be for a period of six months.

(2) A second or subsequent suspension of a driver's license under this Code section shall be for a period of one year.

(c) After the suspension period and when the person pays a restoration fee of $60.00 or, when processed by mail, $50.00, the suspension shall terminate and the department shall return the person's driver's license to such person.