How Will A School Bus Violation in Georgia Impact My Driving Record and Insurance Rates? Passing a school bus in Georgia that’s stopped or preparing to stop is not only illegal but also endangers the lives of children and teenagers who are boarding, or getting off the bus. Unfortunately, despite the potential consequences, some drivers […]
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10 of the Worst Speed Traps In Georgia
If you’ve ever driven in Georgia, you’ve likely experienced the anxiety of being pulled over for speeding. Not only can a speeding ticket be expensive, but it can also add points to your driver’s license, which can cause an increase in your insurance premiums. To help you stay safe and avoid penalties, make sure that […]
Why Hiring a Georgia Traffic Ticket Lawyer is a Better Option than Paying the Ticket
When it comes to receiving a Georgia traffic ticket, many people make the mistake of simply paying the ticket and accepting the points that come with it. However, hiring a Georgia traffic ticket lawyer may be a better option in the long run. Our Ga lawyers handle most moving traffic violations in man courts in […]
What To Do If You Are Pulled Over By The Police in Georgia
Georgia Attorney Mike Hawkins provides useful tips to protect your rights. Stay in your vehicle and wait for the officer to approach. Produce your driver’s license and registration,and insurance if asked. Do not start looking for these unless the officer asks. Do not open the glove box if it contains a firearm. Answer questions to […]
What Happens After You File An Insurance Claim?
Have you been involved in an accident and received a Georgia accident ticket? This video with Attorney Mike Hawkins shows you how your insurance company handles an accident claim, once filed. Don’t just pay the ticket without discussing your options.Free Georgia accident ticket consultation, call our office 24/7 at 404-315-9936.
How Long Do Points Stay On My Driving Record?
Many drivers receive a ticket in Georgia and ask this question when considering legal representation for a speeding ticket, or other moving violation. Each state has its own rules regarding how many points are given for a violation and how long these points stay on your driving record. In Georgia, a driver’s points will stay […]
Getting A Georgia Traffic Ticket Off Your Driving Record
The time to hire a traffic ticket defense attorney to fight your ticket in Georgia is before your court date, or before the fine payment for the ticket is due. Many drivers who have received a traffic ticket in Georgia pay the ticket fine payment before they become aware of the consequences. Those consequences include: […]
The Police Didn’t Read Me My Rights
A driver stopped by a uniform police officer in Georgia for a traffic violation of any kind often wonders if and when you should be read a statement concerning your rights. What lawyers refer to as the “Miranda Card” is read only when you have been arrested and are in police custody. Attorney Mike Hawkins […]
Georgia Traffic Tickets For Accidents
When you receive a traffic ticket in Georgia after being involved in an accident, you are typically the driver that is held responsible, according to the ticket, for causing the accident. Since an accident is so stressful, in the heat of the moment a driver may panic and say things that might do more harm […]
Atlanta Georgia Traffic Tickets- Why You Should Hire A Traffic Lawyer
Hiring a Georgia lawyer to fight a traffic ticket that you received in Atlanta, or suburbs within the greater Atlanta area, can be a wise decision if you would like to protect your driving record and insurance rates. The suburbs and cities in and around Atlanta include; Alpharetta, Braselton, Buckhead, Canton, Carrollton, Chamblee, College Park, […]