There were 3 passengers me being the vehicle owner I was arrested for driving although I wasn't the driver I was the owner and there isn't any video.
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Insufficient information for a complete analysis. Police can arrest on private property. Usually the driving has to be on a public highway, you can drive a tractor on your farm even if you have a suspended license. Insufficient info to address why the owner/passenger was arrested instead of the... View More 
answered on Jun 9, 2023
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
answered on May 27, 2023
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
Where mopeds are defined, it is said they are not to exceed 30mph on flat land.
However, the GA Department of Driver Services website says they are allowed on roads where the minimum speed does not exceed 35mph.
Does this mean that mopeds cans drive on roads where the minimum speed... View More
answered on May 22, 2023
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.
Months ago I got a speeding ticket that carried 3 points in georgia. I called the clerks office to reschedule a court date as I am a college student and had classes on the original date. I called a few days later and they said that instead of rescheduling, they would reduce the ticket speed so... View More
answered on May 22, 2023
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
How is that possible? I don't remember even getting out of the car and by the time I came to my senses a passerby had already reported the accident. I had a head injury, it's not like I deliberately tried to hide the fact their was a wreck.
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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
When I approached the police car that had pulled someone else over first, it started moving as I got closer and was no longer stationary then made a sudden u-turn which startled me into driving around it and led to getting ticketed. I got ticketed for violating §40-6-16 but since the emergency... 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.
Now I have a failure to appear and my license is suspended and I never received a physical ticket I was never giving a fair opportunity to take care of the citation now I have all these crazy obstacles to go through for a $15 ticket
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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.
Is there anything to file for not notification of erection or the fact that there was no warning given just straight charge?
answered on Aug 31, 2022
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.
The ticket was on 5/30 and I paid the ticket on 6/25. I paid $382 and now I am being asked to pay $200 more? This ticket was in Monroe County if that makes any difference.
answered on Aug 24, 2022
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
answered on Aug 24, 2022
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
Driver of a BMW M3 was pulled over on interstate 20 downtown in Atlanta on a Saturday night and was accused of street racing with “helicopter” footage. No footage was or had been provided and driver was immediately arrested and the driver’s car was impounded by a Georgia State Patrol officer... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2022
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
Shall that person be granted jail time credit for each day confined in regard to the traffic citation.
answered on Aug 18, 2022
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.
Top portion of the "Georgia" was covered by a broken "Atlanta Falcons" tag covering....the top portion of the covering is the word "ATLANTA" in red writing but honestly the "peach" & "Georgia" is visible. My daughter stated that he came to the... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2022
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.
I had an incident where I was speeding, I got scared when i saw the police lights, and ran from the officer in my vehicle, then calmed down and left my car in park to walk back to where the officer had stopped to turn myself in. In court, the judge ruled it as a traffic infraction with no points... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2022
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
answered on Jul 26, 2022
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
I got a reckless driving and street racing charges on my record, but my car wasn't damaged and no one was injured. I'm currently out on bail. My DDS dashboard says my license is valid and when I called them the lady on the phone said that it also shows it's valid on her end. Does... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2022
In Georgia an under 21 years old's driver's license is not suspended just merely based on the issuance of a reckless driving charge. If you are convicted of the reckless driving you will suffer a 6 month license suspension. A lawyer may be able to help you avoid the suspension by... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2022
Possibly. Judges have wide discretion in whether to allow sentences to be served in jail or on probation. Best bet is to try to get a favorable plea deal from the prosecutor before entering an open plea.
answered on Jul 1, 2022
The case will be scheduled for a pre-trial hearing. At the pre-trial hearing, a trial date will be set and then the case tried on said trial date.
answered on Jun 20, 2022
Yes, vehicle equipment violations are permissible reasons to initiate a traffic pullover.
What happens after that point is not necessarily fair game, however.
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