At age 20, you are not considered a minor, so no parent has to appear with you. The person signed the ticket which is a promise to appear in Court. Arrange a Court date and go to court. If traffic school is offered for a dismissal, take it. This case arises under traffic ticket law. You need to... View More

Because the driver is under 18, he will probably need a parent to appear in Court with him. If found guilty of the offense, he may face a fine, and possible licenses suspension, possibly until he turns 18. You need to consult an attorney in your local area that practices this kind of law. Thank... View More

You need to hire a traffic ticket attorney to represent you. Search here and on Google for an attorney. I see that Morrison and Nichols answer traffic ticket questions on Justia, maybe they will take your case, you will have to pay them a fee.

The law does not recognize being a college... View More

It means that mopeds cans drive on roads where the minimum speed is 35mph. And "does not exceed" means "is not equal to or greater than" in this instance.

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answered on May 1, 2023

It seems you may have suffered a brain injury and short-term memory loss. There are times where you may have been given a citation; however, the OTHER DRIVER was at fault for causing the wreck. Additionally, your injuries may be more significant than just what you felt at the time of the wreck.... View More

I am sorry to hear about your situation.

In terms of your charges, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-272 refers to your duty to contact the owner of the car wash after striking the PVC pipe (i.e., a fixture). I am not aware of what statute would apply to a hit and run in your situation. Georgia does... View More

This is a fact driven scenario and will be determined based on the evidence that can be produced. If you were able to signal the lane change after stalling, it is possible the party who rear-ended you would be at fault for following too closely and would be liable for your injuries. However, if the... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2023

I would expect the police to come to court and testify that he/she was not stationary when you made your move.

As a general rule: if you are in traffic court, and the case ultimately comes down to your word vs. that of the officer's--you are in a bad spot.

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answered on Mar 21, 2023

Unfortunately, it's probably not cost-effective to do anything except to try to make arrangements to pay the ticket (and whatever other fees you may have accrued) and get the release document from the court to get your license back.

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answered on Mar 3, 2023

Most speeding fines are imposed according to a schedule, but the amount varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If you want to know ahead of court, you can call the clerk and ask them the fine amount.

Your speed does indeed qualify this as a "super speeder" ticket. That... View More

Failure to maintain lane is a relatively low bar in Georgia. If you crossed either the solid white line on the outside of your lane or the lines between lanes, this could result in a failure to maintain lane citation. This is true whether or not there is an accident.

Discovery (dash cam... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a Georgia attorney for definitive guidance per applicable vehicle & traffic laws or insurance laws, as a general matter, "vehicle" usually means a mechanically or... View More

The county/city does not have to notify you when it installs speeding cameras. This is because the speed limit signs put you on notice of the legal speed limit and the camera is merely an enforcement mechanism.

It is possible. However, you would need to acquire and review the helicopter footage to determine if an objective, reasonable person would conclude that the driver was driving the BMW M3 for the purposes of a race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical... View More

Most likely. Speeding is a misdemeanor in Georgia and counties/cities are authorized to set their own fine amounts for speeding violations as long as said fines are reasonable and not over $1,000.00. Further, the Georgia legislature enacted O.C.G.A. section 40-6-189, also known as the "Super... View More

DDS is an executive agency with its own policies and rules, which the Georgia Legislature delegated the legislative authority to DDS to make. An answer explaining separation of powers, the non-delegation doctrine, and that it is a privilege, not a right, to drive in Georgia would require a lengthy... View More

Yes. Take the license plate to court and request the dash cam footage and present it to the judge or jury. At that point, the judge or jury will weigh the credibility of the above evidence against the police officer's testimony and determine if the tag was obscured.

The Georgia legislature enacted O.C.G.A. section 40-6-189, also known as the "Super Speeder Law", which penalizes speeding in excess of 85 miles per hour and 75 miles per hour on certain roadways. The fine for a super speeder violation is $200.00, independent of the county/city fine... View More

The judge is not required to credit pre-conviction jail time. However, in the normal course, judges routinely give credit for pre-conviction time served.

Not sure what the question is. However, Georgia law requires every vehicle to have at least $25,000.00 per person, up to $50,000.00 per accident, in liability coverage for personal injuries and $25,000.00 in property damage coverage. If your vehicle is not insured with the above minimum coverage... View More