Informative Blog Posts About GA Traffic, DUI, Misdemeanor, Felony & Probation Violations

Client's speeding ticket dismissed in Alpharetta. On February 27, 2019, I appeared with my client in the Alpharetta Municipal Court. My client had been charged with a super speeder ticket. Georgia code 40 – 6–189 classifies a super speeder as anyone convicted of speeding at 75 mph or more on a 2 Lane Rd, or 85 mph on any road in the state of Georgia. After considerable negotiation with the prosecutor, I was able to get the court to agree to reduce my client’s speed to 14 mph over the limit after my client completes a defensive driving class. This will become a non-reporting incident to the Georgia Department of driver Service and is essentially a dismissal. This is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia super speeder traffic ticket, defense attorney Scott Miller.

Fighting illegal client’s driving without license charge. On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, I appeared with my client in Alpharetta Municipal Court. My client had been charged with operating a motor vehicle without a drivers license. He also had an outstanding bench warrant for his arrest because he missed a prior court date. My client, who is an illegal, was very worried about deportation. I had him meet me at the Alpharetta Municipal Court, rather than have him turn himself in at the jail, because of the bench warrant. Following lengthy discussion with the court, I negotiated a fine – only guilty plea with the prosecutor. My client paid the fine in full and was released. His bench warrant was withdrawn. This is an extremely happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia traffic ticket defense attorney Scott Miller. Attorney Scott Miller is available daily for free consultations about criminal and traffic ticket matters. 770-408-101 www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

Fighting client's lane direction violation in Atlanta. Georgia code, 40-6-24, lane direction control signals: Vehicle traffic may travel in any lane over which a green lane direction control signal is placed on any street or road. A vehicle may not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown. Any vehicle may enter a lane over with a yellow or amber signal a showing, for the purposes of making a left turn. If an individual is convicted of failure to obey lane direction control signals, that person will be subject to a fine and have three points added to his total at the Georgia Department of driver services. This informational blog, about lane direction control signals, comes to you from the Alpharetta, Georgia traffic ticket defense attorney Scott Miller. 770-408-1001 www.lawofficeofscottmille.com

Failure to obey a flashing red or yellow signal signal. Georgia code 40-6–23: Flashing red stop or yellow caution signal: When a red light illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line. If no stop line is visible, a driver must stop his or her vehicle before entering the intersection. Georgia code 40–6–23: Flashing yellow caution signal: When a yellow light is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal slowly and with caution. Anyone who is convicted of Georgia code 40-6-23 shall pay a fine and have three points added to their driving record at the Georgia Department of driver services. This informational blog is provided by the Alpharetta, Georgia traffic ticket defense attorney Scott Miller. 770-408-1001

Ticketed for Georgia move over law? Georgia move over law: Georgia code 40 –6–16, “requires drivers to move over to the next lane, if safely possible, when passing a stationary emergency vehicle, towing vehicle, or recovery vehicle, when their lights are flashing.” If you are ticketed for failure to move over, and you are convicted of the offense, the fine in Georgia can be up to $500.

GA CODE 40-6-14, limits on sound volume produced by radio. Limits on sound volume produced by radio, tape player, or by other mechanical sound making devices or instruments from within the motor vehicle. “It is unlawful for any person operating or occupying a motor vehicle on a street or highway to operate or amplify the sound produced by a radio, tape player, or other mechanical sound making devices or instrument from within the motor vehicle vehicle so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet or more from the motor vehicle.” A violation of this code section shall be a misdemeanor, and conviction shall add three points to the drivers record at the Georgia Department of motor vehicles. This informational blog concerning Georgia motor vehicles and traffic is provided by the Alpharetta, Georgia traffic ticket defense attorney Scott Miller. 770-408-1001

GA CODE 40-6-11, defines “motorcycle” as any motor vehicle traveling on public streets or highways having a seat or a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels. The owner of a motorcycle, or any other person that operates a motorcycle, shall keep proof of liability insurance in his or her immediate possession at all times.”

Obedience to an authorized person directing traffic is required: Georgia code 40-6-2, “no person shall fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer, firefighter, police volunteer or school crossing guard invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic.” Upon conviction of violating Georgia code 40-6-2, three points will be added to a drivers record. Conviction can be appearing in court and being found guilty. Conviction can be by paying the fine to avoid going to court. This is a guilty plea and it is subject to the three-point addition to a drivers record. This educational blog, explaining at the uniform rules of the road, is provided by the Alpharetta, Georgia traffic ticket defense attorney Scott Miller. 770-408-1001

Getting client’s extremely high speed ticket dismissed. On January 13, 2019, I appeared with my under age client and my client’s family in the Douglas County State Court. My client had been charged with speeding 118 mph in a 65 mph zone. His speed was 58 miles an hour over the limit.

Fighting client's disobedience of traffic control device, accident. On January 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM: I appeared on my client's behalf in Alpharetta Municipal Court. My client was charged with an accident caused by his disobedience of a traffic control device. GA Code 40-6-20. Obedience to traffic control device is required: The driver of any vehicle shallow obey the instructions of an official traffic control device, unless otherwise directed by a police officer or the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle. Any person convicted of violation of Georgia code 40– 6–20 will have three points added to their record at the Georgia Department of driver services. Following negotiation with the prosecutor, I presented a letter to the court from my client’s insurance agency stating that the damage to the other vehicle had been repaired. I was then able to get his ticket dismissed for a $75 Court fee.