Articles Posted in Traffic Tickets

What Is the Fine for Texting While Driving in Georgia? The fine for texting while driving in Georgia generally starts at $50 and one point on your license for a first conviction. A second conviction within 24 months generally brings a $100 fine and two points. A third or later conviction in that same 24-month…

Why What You Wear in Traffic Court Matters In Georgia traffic court, business casual is the safe default. That means a collared shirt and slacks, or a blouse with a skirt or slacks, plus closed-toe shoes. Clothing is not evidence. It does not change the law or the facts of your traffic stop. Even so,…

Qué Significa una Cita en Corte por Manejar sin Licencia en Georgia Una cita en corte por manejar sin licencia es la orden de comparecencia del ticket. Aparecen la fecha, la hora y el tribunal. Usted debe presentarse en esa fecha. El tribunal puede ser Municipal Court, State Court o Probate Court. Depende del condado…

What Is a Failure to Appear on a Traffic Ticket? When you sign a Georgia traffic citation, you make a legal promise to appear in court on a specific date. If you do not show up, the court treats it as a failure to appear (FTA). A failure to appear traffic ticket triggers a separate…

Is it illegal to drive uninsured in Georgia? Yes, the state bars it. Is driving without insurance a crime? Yes, and the offense is a misdemeanor rather than a civil ticket. A conviction can bring a fine of $200 to $1,000. A license suspension is mandatory. Jail exposure runs up to 12 months. Whether an…

By Atlanta Traffic Ticket Lawyer Larry Kohn With Over 600 AVVO 5-Star Reviews and Almost 30 Years of Courtroom Experience Failure to maintain lane GA means not keeping your vehicle entirely within a single lane or changing lanes without first ensuring it’s safe to do so. This traffic offense is defined under OCGA 40-6-48 .…

By Atlanta Traffic Lawyer Larry Kohn Who Has Reduced Thousands of Traffic Tickets Over a 28-Year Legal Career Why License Points Matter So Much in Georgia The Georgia DDS (Department of Driver Services) uses a “15 points in 24 months” license suspension points system for adult drivers, and a 4‑point suspension rule for drivers under…

By Atlanta Traffic Ticket Lawyer Larry Kohn With Over 28 Years of Criminal Law Experience Failure to come to a complete stop at a stop sign in Georgia is a serious traffic offense mainly because of the points that get added to your license or driving record. A conviction for this violation adds 3 points…

Impeding traffic in Georgia means driving so slowly that you interfere with the normal and reasonable movement of other vehicles. It happens most often when a driver stays in the left lane while faster traffic comes up from behind. Yes, impeding traffic is illegal in Georgia, and it is a misdemeanor traffic offense rather than…

By: William Head, Cory Yager, and Larry Kohn, Legal Book Co-Authors On Over a Dozen Law Books Facing criminal charges in the Forsyth County Courthouse can significantly impact your life and career. Most people lack personal connections to local criminal defense attorneys and feel uncertain about finding one online, making the process risky. Unlike personal injury or real estate…