I have also a picture with my uber blue sign if needed
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
also had a meth pipe on me but did not have any meth on me
answered on Oct 1, 2023
DUI is a misdemeanor, so the maximum punishment is 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. However, it's rare that anyone is sentenced to the maximum. Most places sentence first-time DUI offenders to between 24 and 72 hours in custody, a fine that totals around $600 (which becomes about double... View More
They said the ticket occurred at a school zone. I found out about it from the DMV office, and I was told by the ticket collection agency that I cannot appeal because it’s been more than 60 days since they sent the notice by mail. They claimed that I was going 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. My car... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2023
These tickets are civil infractions, not criminal; they do not go on your driving record are not considered "convictions." You were apparently issued a citation, which was mailed and a court date scheduled; I understand that your position is that you did not receive the notice, but... View More
The ticket was issued by the Cornelia City police department.
answered on Sep 13, 2023
Georgia law requires headlights under 3 circumstances:
1. From 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset;
2. Whenever it is raining, and
3. When conditions reduce visibility to less than 500 ft (due to fog, hail, sleet, smoke, etc.)
I don't think... View More
40-2-7
16-13-30
40-5-121
answered on Sep 4, 2023
For less serious offenses like failing to obey traffic control devices (40-2-7), you may not require legal representation if you believe you can contest the ticket.
However, for more serious charges like drug-related offenses (16-13-30) or driving with a suspended or revoked license... View More
Yes I was pulled over with initial pullover only recording on body cam which would not show the reason are incidents of initial pullover then upon denial of search police officer only having body camera then removed body camera with intent to set up in the dash which did not record the search of... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2023
In this situation where vital portions of the body camera footage are missing, it raises serious questions about the credibility of the police account and possibly even indicates tampering or misconduct. You have the right to a fair trial, which includes having access to all the evidence that... View More
To obtain a license here. Yet could not. I understand that Washington has band me from driving within it's state borders. Yet they say because of this I am not allowed to get a license here. How dose Washington get to tell georgia what they can and can't do? I understand that if I'm... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2023
1. You're not allowed to get a license in Georgia if your privileges have been taken away from you in a different state. Georgia checks the NDR (national drivers registry) before issuing a license to anybody in the state.
Your cannabis rights from Washington allow you to use it in... View More
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
Navigating the fine line between what is considered a "right" and a "privilege" when it comes to operating a motor vehicle on public roads can be a complex endeavor. It is essential to base our understanding on established laws and court rulings to offer a precise answer.... View More
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
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