there are various supreme court rulings stating that operating a motor vehicle in your personal capacity is a right, not a privilege, and you dont need a license, insurance, or registration/plate so long as youre not using your vehicle for commercial use such as uber, or delivering goods.
answered on Sep 11, 2023
You'd need the license, insurance, registration, and license plate - both fed and state governments have rights to regulate use of vehicles. Driving is considered more a privilege than an inalienable right. The fact that the use is personal rather than commercial doesn't lessen state... View More 
...and then 2) If the car is found to not be currently insured, can the PO wait until the car is driven to issue a ticket, or does he have an obligation to prevent the crime? (Since I was standing and sitting near or in the car for a few hours prior to driving and saw the officer / made eye contact... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 28, 2023
Yes, you have no right to privacy over your license plate. It's observable to the public so you have no expectation of privacy. Furthermore, some police now have technology in their vehicles that automatically scans all the license plates around the police car, runs them, and then alerts the... View More
According to the georgia.gov website, super speeders are "drivers ticketed for traveling 75 mph or faster on a 2-lane road or 85 mph or faster on other roads or highways." If I was going 80 on a 45, which happened to be two lanes on either side of a median (4 lanes in total), is this a... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 30, 2023
The ticket is not technically a "super speeder," but at 17 years old, there can be serious consequences for a speeding violation of 35 miles over the limit. The specifics will depend on what particular court your case is in; I would recommend that you speak to an attorney who has the... View More
According to the georgia.gov website, super speeders are "drivers ticketed for traveling 75 mph or faster on a 2-lane road or 85 mph or faster on other roads or highways." If I was going 80 on a 45, which happened to be two lanes on either side of a median (4 lanes in total), is this a... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2023
What chance no suspension? Not good at your age. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer. BTW 7,000 pedestrians were killed last year. You don't want to be that driver, you could be... View More
While pulling a UHaul truck into a car wash, I barely made contact with an overhead PVC pipe on a chain that displayed the height 8' 6". It fell to the ground and broke. It was after hours and didn't have pen and paper to leave a note or an after hours number. I knew the car wash... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2023
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
I was merging over to shoulder when I got hit
answered on Apr 3, 2023
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
answered on Mar 4, 2023
I know Tift County State Court very well.
The local court fine for Tift State Court is set according to the court's own fine schedule. You can check with the Clerk's office to determine the local court fine amount for this speed if you were to just plead guilty to the ticket... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
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
Cop said he heard me fail to maintain lane
answered on Feb 8, 2023
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
If Im traveling my privately owned automobile for personal reasons, and not a vehicle for commercial use, do the codes and statues not apply to me?
answered on Dec 4, 2022
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
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?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
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.
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
93 in a 55
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
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
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
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
Friend out on felony parole, initiated a divorce from her husband, husband is narcissistic, egotistical, spiteful, verbally abusive to her in front of their daughter, manipulative, coercive, and just all around toxic in general... Parolee friend and their daughter left the house, upon leaving the... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2023
Her being on parole and filing for divorce are not a basis for an arrest. She should be fine with her parole as long as she does not violate the law.
I was driving a semi truck and was avoiding a truck doing probably 45 in the middle lane in a 70 my right lane was not available. The officer said my right lane was open but I don’t know how he could determine that he was driving in the left lane at least a half mile behind me. Also he did a... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2023
Hire an attorney that specializes in traffic tickets. Look for them here or search on Google. You should contact an attorney practicing in this area of law right away. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.
I received a ticket in alpharetta Georgia for a Hit and Run With no persons harmed just vehicle damage. The police arrested me and let me out on bond. I was just scared and did t know what to do and left no note. No one took my license.
if convicted of a misdemeanor in court will DDS... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 11, 2023
A conviction for hit and run can suspend your license in the State of Georgia; there are things an experienced attorney may be able to do that would keep that from happening, so this is a situation it would be smart to speak to one before pleading guilty to that charge.
I won’t go to court till after I turn 21 will they still be counted against me the same way as I would if I were 21?
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Yes. You are no longer a juvenile after age 18. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Yes, and possibly more. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
