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answered on Apr 16, 2024
OCGA 40-6-124(a) says you can use hand and arm signals or signal lights. However, if you are on a highway, larger vehicles as described must use lights. Specifically, OCGA 40-6-124(b) requires them
"when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left... View More 
Around 1pm, I was traveling at 46 mph through the school zone on 130 Killian Hill Rd NB, Lilburn Ga. School was in session that day. However, the 35 mph speed sign was not flashing. Should I have been ticketed by the red camera for going over 11+ mph of the posted speed limit?
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
School zones are usually designated with signs in addition to a flashing light. As long as the school zone is properly marked and designated, and it's within the posted times for the zone to be active, I don't think it matters whether the light is flashing or not.
Such camera tickets were issued to me 3/16/2024 but violations happened in between 8/18/23 and 10/26/24. Do i pay these or contest them in court?
I have also a picture with my uber blue sign if needed
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
Georgia law says you can't have blue lights on your vehicle unless you have authorization from the state. There is no "Uber driver" exception. You can go to court and talk to the prosecutor about it, and perhaps they would reduce or dismiss the ticket, but technically it's... View More
Received a ticket and want to use my Right to travel without paying a fine.
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answered on Mar 7, 2024
No. Those sovereign-citizen videos are worthless. You have a constitutional right to travel-you do NOT have a right to travel in a motorized vehicle on the public roadways without having a valid license, registration and proof of insurance. Most courts these days are wise to the sov-cit script,... View More
And why didn't the person that stold my license go to jail that night goin 90 in a 40..how can I get this fixed
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answered on Feb 27, 2024
You can go the the court and request a copy of the citation from the clerk's office. That will have the made, model and license plate of the car that was stopped. Going 90 in 40 could end up getting someone arrested-but it's not required, and that decision would likely be up the officer... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the nature of the signs and extent of obstruction of visibility they created, and who exercised control over the site. Additional details would be useful to enable a more detailed analysis. Good luck
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answered on Feb 19, 2024
Exceeding the speed limit by 25 miles an hour carries 4 points, and unfortunately, any conviction for an offense that carries 4 points or more is an automatic suspension license for an under-21 driver.
You should consider contacting and retaining an experienced attorney, who may be able... View More
I am a current law school application that just found out I have an open case for 2020 traffic offense. And I’m now trying to address in my social conduct statement for schools regarding my character and fitness
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answered on Feb 3, 2024
Contact the clerk of court for where the failure to appear is and ask how you can resolve the failure to appear. And then get it done ASAP! Sometimes you can just pay it off, although you may have to make an appearance to get it set aside-depending on the judge and/or the court's local rules.... View More
I had gotten a citation for going over the speed limit on a school zone in the mail. I just wanted to know what other misdemeanors/ citations get sent out in the mail.
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answered on Dec 24, 2023
Typically, these tickets (with photos taken with a speed-detection camera) are not actually misdemeanors; in fact, they are not criminal, and do not go on your driving record. The ticket should indicate whether it is criminal or not in the language. However, even if it is not criminal, but a... View More
local PD signed ticket ,but I didn't.
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
If you received a traffic citation in Georgia and did not sign it, but the local police department signed the ticket, it is generally not a critical issue. In many cases, your signature is not a mandatory requirement for the citation to be valid. The officer's signature is usually sufficient... View More
The searched my car and found schedule 2 pills I told them no they couldn't search n they got the dog the pills was dropped by a friend I picked them up n put n a bottle intending on throwing them away weeks ago and forgot can I get it dismissed based on the original reason they stopped me he... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Georgia, if you received a citation for non-working brake or tail lights but believe this was incorrect because your lights were functioning, this could potentially be a basis to challenge the traffic stop. However, the subsequent discovery of schedule 2 pills during the search adds complexity... View More
The officer threatened me with jail to sign my name as it appears on my state driver's license during a traffic citation and not to write no contract on the citation.
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
Most traffic violations in Georgia are misdemeanors (that is, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 12 months in custody).
OCGA § 40-13-2.1 is the relevant statute:
"(a) A person who is issued a citation as provided in this chapter or Code Section 17-6-11, relating... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2023
The amount of time that law enforcement agencies have to charge someone with drug possession from a traffic stop varies depending on the jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions, the statute of limitations for drug possession cases is one year, while in other jurisdictions, it may be two years or even... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
In Georgia, after receiving a citation for no registration, it's generally required to resolve the issue promptly. There isn't a grace period that allows you to legally operate the vehicle without registration after the citation.
You should cease driving the vehicle until the... View More
93 in a 55
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
Pay the fine. However, if you pay the fine, you will be admitted to the offense and the ticket will be added to your driving record. This could result in higher insurance rates or even a suspended license if you accumulate too many points.
I was at work when my wife was driving our car . And I got a ticket. I want to hire an attorney to sue both the city of Albany and the speed zone camera company. For millions of dollars. Where do I find An attorney to do so
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
You don't have a lawsuit. Either you pay the ticket or you can blame your wife and maybe she pays the ticket. Of course, you could always choose to appear at your court date and try to fight it.
If you could successfully sue the government for making a good faith mistake-it would... View More
I was cited for an improper lane change causing an accident. The person who struck me said I turned into her, but really she rear ended me, trying to obtain video footage from that collision, but if I can prove that I had completed my turn and was established in my lane before I was struck, can I... View More
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answered on Oct 4, 2023
Your question actually has two different answers; for "improper lane change," causing a wreck is not actually one of the elements of the charge. People get issued improper lane change tickets without causing an accident all the time. The issue of whether or not your lane change caused... View More
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