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 and how an experienced GA DUI Lawyer can help get you a […]
Georgia Traffic Ticket Blog
Should There Be A Cap On Speed Trap Revenue?
Georgia law states that a city or municipality may not collect more than 40% of its revenue from traffic/speeding tickets. That percentage throws out(does not include) any tickets that are issued to the driver’s going 17 mph or more over the limit. Many other state lawmakers believe that the procedure of “policing for profit” in […]
Caught Speeding in Georgia and Under 21?
If you are between 16 and 21 years of age and are caught speeding in Georgia it’s typically not a simple matter of just paying the ticket without any additional concerns. Each ticket issued has different circumstances and the under 21-year-old driver must appear in court in the majority of Georgia’s county and municipal courts […]
Can I Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket?
You just got a speeding ticket in Georgia and you are pretty certain that there is a good reason you either received that ticket in error or don’t deserve the ticket. In Georgia, the chances of having a speeding ticket flat out “dismissed” will probably not occur for any of the following. I was just […]
Driving With A Suspended License
If you just ignore a speeding ticket or other moving violation you received in Georgia or fail to appear in court on the appointed date for your ticket, and then do nothing at all which includes forgetting about the ticket or ignoring it by sticking it in a drawer, eventually your driver’s license will be […]
Can I Get My Traffic Ticket “Dismissed” In Georgia?
The phrase, “getting your ticket dismissed” is not one that you will find frequently used when it comes to fighting your traffic ticket in courts in Georgia. Most counties and cities still want you to pay some sort of fine for the ticket, whether or not the violation or charge for the ticket itself is […]
Georgia Driver’s License Suspension – What Can You Do?
If your Georgia Driver’s License is suspended, how can a traffic attorney help you? Each license suspension is different, thus the first thing you should do is Free Traffic Lawyer Consult for a free review of your Georgia License Suspension and the supporting causes for that very serious loss. If you continue to drive even […]
Why Are Georgia Courts So Tough On Younger (21and Under) Drivers?
We talk to parents of teen and almost adult(20-21 year old) drivers who get stopped and ticketed for a multitude of driving violations every day. In terms of consequences for Speeding Tickets, Reckless Driving, Racing, Running a Stop Sign or any other traffic violation, its the duty of our courts and justice system to give […]
Will My Insurance Rates Increase After Receiving A Speeding Ticket In Georgia?
After recovering from the initial shock of receiving a traffic ticket for a moving violation in Georgia or any other state, drivers often wonder whether the offense itself will be a mark on their permanent driving record bringing points along with it. What about your insurance company, will they raise your rates if the ticket […]
Traffic Tickets in Atlanta Courts, Do I Have To Go To Court?
When you receive a serious traffic citation, it is best to call the court(usually the phone number is listed somewhere on your ticket) to find out whether there is a mandatory appearance but the City of Atlanta Municipal Court requires an appearance for the traffic citations listed below. If you hire an Atlanta Traffic Lawyer, […]