A Habitual Violator in Georgia is the status of a driver who has violated the Georgia Driver's License Act. You become a Habitual Violator by committing three serious driving offenses within a five year period. Technically, this is called Violation … [Read more...]
Georgia’s Drunk Driving Laws
The Atlanta Journal Constitution published an article in early September that is a guide to everything you need to know about drunk driving laws in Georgia. Please read the article and visit our DUI driving laws page to learn more about your rights … [Read more...]
Does Georgia Need Tougher Penalties for Convicted DUI First Time Offenders?
Georgia House Bill 42 is also know as the Jordan Griner Act. The Bill, Proposed by State Representative Earnest Smith as an amendment to Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, if enacted, would impose a penalty of at least 72 … [Read more...]
Is A DUI or Reckless Driving Charge More Serious?
Reckless driving and DUI are typically considered a misdemeanor according to Georgia Law. If you have a second DUI charge though, and you have a previous DUI on you driving record in Georgia, the second DUI would put you in felony status if … [Read more...]
What’s The Difference Between “Buzzed Driving” and Drunk Driving?
Driving under the influence of alcohol, whether a lot of alcohol or a little, in Atlanta or any other city is never a good idea. But many Ga drivers are under the false impression that if they have just had a few beers they are fine to drive home and … [Read more...]