Many of us have probably had a traffic ticket or two at some point in our lives and for many of us we paid it and moved on with no additional unforeseen problems. For some however, traffic tickets can be a real issue triggering other problems and making life frustrating and stressful. Before we look to answer the question of “Do You Need a Traffic Ticket Attorney?” it helps to have a basic knowledge of traffic tickets and what kinds of problems having them can cause.
The Basics of Georgia Traffic Tickets
In Georgia you may receive a traffic ticket for any one of a number of traffic laws which include both moving and non-moving violations.
Moving violations may include:
1. Speeding or driving below the posted minimum speed
2. Running a stop sign or a red light
3. Driving without a seat belt
4. Drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs
5. Violation of Georgia’s Move Over Law
6. Failure to obey a person directing traffic
7. Failure to yield to emergency vehicle
8. Reckless driving
9. Unlawful passing of school bus
10. Driving while text messaging
Non-moving violations may include:
1. Unauthorized parking in a handicap zone or other illegal parking
2. Driving with an invalid vehicle registration
3. Driving without a valid driver’s license or with a suspended license
4. Driving with expired or missing license plate
5. Leaving a vehicle running and unattended
What Traffic Tickets Can Cost You?
Most traffic violations are considered infractions and will cost you a $250 fine or more, and points are assessed against your license. In Georgia anyone who accumulates 15 or more points against their driver license in a 24 month period can have their license suspended. Some traffic violations are very serious and can result in jail time, heavy fines, and loss of your driver’s license or additional suspension time to your driver’s license. Additionally you may face higher insurance costs.
Knowing and understanding how the accumulation of points against your license can result in the loss of your driver’s license is just the beginning.
A traffic ticket attorney like Joel Baskin knows the ins and outs of the law and what he can do to help you by negotiating for reduced charges or finding any mistakes made by the police which could get your case thrown out. Your attorney may be able to get a reduction in your points and keep your insurance premiums from rising by having you attend traffic school. Every case is unique and your attorney will work to protect your rights while getting you the best outcome.
Call For Help Today!
If you have had more than one Atlanta traffic ticket or had a serious moving violation you should contact attorney Joel Baskin for help. He can guide you through the process and let you know what your best options are. Don’t wait, call today! Joel has helped people for two decades in Atlanta.