Drivers often call our office to find out how many points they will receive on their driving record if they have a moving traffic violation citation/ticket in Georgia. Please use this chart below for reference, an up to date list of Georgia traffic … [Read more...]
Following Too Closely Violation And Accident – How Many Points?
If you rear end a vehicle causing an accident it is fairly likely that you will receive a citation for "Following too closely", also know as GA Code Section 40-6-89. This violation, whether or not an accident occurred, would add 3 points to your … [Read more...]
Unpaid Georgia Traffic Tickets and License Suspension
If you forget to pay a traffic ticket in Georgia, or do not show up to contest the ticket on your appointed court date, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest and eventually, if you do not take care of the ticket fine payment or contact the … [Read more...]
Holiday Driving – Georgia’s Speed Traps
It's that time of year again, the season when the desire to spend time with loved ones and friends takes us to the roads, traveling to get back home or elsewhere to enjoy the holidays. One thing you can count on year to year is the presence of … [Read more...]
Miranda Rights For Georgia Traffic Ticket Arrest?
Drivers arrested for a moving traffic violation in Georgia question why they were not read their "Miranda" rights at the time of arrest. The reading of the Miranda rights ("you have the right to remain silent....") occurs prior to an individual's … [Read more...]
Traffic Ticket Urban Legends
If The Officer Does Not Show Up In Court The Ticket Will Be Dismissed The biggest urban legend/myth, or the assumption we hear more than anything else is regarding the appearance of a driver in court and the non-appearance, or no show of the … [Read more...]
How Long Do Points Stay On My Driving Record?
Many drivers receive a ticket in Georgia and ask this question when considering representation for a speeding ticket or other moving violation. Each state has their own rules regarding points and how long they stay on your driving record. In Georgia … [Read more...]
Does A Defensive Driving Class Help My Speeding Ticket Case?
If you are stopped by an officer for speeding in Georgia and are speeding at anywhere from 16 mph over the limit or more, taking an in person defensive driving class could favorably impact the outcome for your ticket should you choose to fight the … [Read more...]
Why Not Just Pay The Georgia Traffic Ticket?
Each moving violation in Georgia is considered a criminal misdemeanor, Georgia's Courts take traffic tickets, fines, court appearances and anything related to a ticket very seriously! Traffic laws vary from state to state but just paying a speeding … [Read more...]
Georgia Speeding Tickets – How Was Your Speed Determined?
When you get a speeding ticket in Georgia, you may wonder how your precise speed, as noted on the traffic citation, was determined. The various methods include radar, laser, pacing, aircraft and VASCAR. The 3 out of those 5 that are most commonly … [Read more...]