Like many other states, Georgia uses a system in which drivers accrue points on their licenses for traffic violations. Accumulating too many points can have serious consequences, including a license suspension. However, there are ways a driver can reduce points and...
3 misconceptions about Georgia’s driving laws
Georgia has a variety of strict driving laws, and the state does not go out of its way to explain all of them. You might receive a fine or penalty without realizing you broke a traffic law. Unfortunately, ignorance is not a defense. To avoid fines, license suspensions...
How do I challenge a speeding ticket in Georgia if I live out of state?
Whether passing through or taking a short stay in Georgia, a speeding ticket can significantly affect your driving record long-term. In some cases, your ticket may become a permanent part of your driving record or you may return to your state of residence only to have...
Driver’s license points and suspensions in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Driver Services suspends driver’s licenses when motorists accumulate 15 or more penalty points during a 24-month period. Points usually remain on Georgia driver’s licenses for two years, but there are steps motorists can take to remove points...
What are the benefits of hiring a lawyer to challenge a traffic ticket?
On the surface, a traffic ticket doesn’t sound like a big deal. However, once you learn more about the potential impact on your life and finances, you may come to realize that you’re in a compromising position. Here are some of the many potential consequences of a...
How does traffic court work in Georgia?
Conviction for a traffic offense can have consequences even though these are usually considered comparatively minor crimes in Georgia. Anyone facing a prosecution for traffic violations should be aware of their rights and options. Most violations are classified as...
What defense options are available for traffic violations?
Most motorists in Georgia and elsewhere will attest that they get anxiety when they share the road with law enforcement. Whether it is a stopped cruiser attempting to catch speeders or an officer traveling on the highway, the last thing a motorist wants is to get...
Penalties may apply for running a red light in Georgia
Despite their best intentions, many drivers find that they are running late once they get themselves into their vehicles and head off toward their destinations. As Georgia residents know, the roads and highways of the state are subject to speed limits, and when...
An alternative to paying a traffic violation
Traffic tickets are a great way to ruin your day. Even good drivers will receive one or two in their lives whether it's going 10 miles per hour over the speed limit on the freeway or rolling that neighborhood stop sign. All it takes is a little bad timing. The...
Understanding the Georgia Points System
Everyone makes mistakes. No person is capable of being perfect in their words and actions at all times and in all situations. Because humans cannot achieve flawlessness, the law does not instantly punish all wrongdoers when they commit minor legal infractions. In...