If you are on the receiving end of a speeding ticket in Georgia, you are well aware that the speeding citation can be expensive. The fines may vary depending upon numerous factors including how many miles per hour over the speed limit you are which may lead to a Georgia Super Speeder ticket, road conditions and whether or not you are a first time offender. You can hire an attorney to assist in fighting the speeding ticket on your behalf in one of the many Georgia courts across the state, which could help you reduce the points that might damage your driving record and cause a potential suspension of your Georgia Driver’s License if you have multiple speeding ticket violations on your driving record.
In Cobb County, the city of Doraville’s police cruisers wait for unwary motorists who make the unwise decision, whether consciously or not, to speed in that jurisdiction. Doraville is known for aggressively dispensing a tremendous number of speeding ticket citations, averaging 40 per day, the majority on a 2.7 mile stretch of I-285. As a result, Doraville has the highest ticket revenue of any city in Georgia, from 2008 – 2012, $9 million in ticket revenue. Jonesboro and Roswell are also aggressive with their traffic and speeding ticket citations, Jonesboro bringing in $3 million in revenue over the same time span.
If you know that a city or heavily trafficked span of freeway in Georgia is noted for giving out a greater amount of speeding tickets, remember to slow down and obey the speed limits. If you find yourself in need of experienced legal help, call our office, we provide a free speeding ticket consultation and the assistance you just may need to fight the ticket and the fines.
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