Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

Georgia Traffic & Speeding Ticket Lawyer at A. Bishop Law in Hall County, Georgia understands that drivers at some point in their life will have the unfortunate experience of receiving a traffic violation. We represent in-state drivers, out-of-state drivers, under 21 drivers and CDL drivers throughout Northeast Georgia on a variety of traffic related charges. It is important to understand how a Georgia citation might affect a driver’s insurance rate, driving record and/or driving privileges.

The articles and videos in this section serve to offer a better understanding of Georgia Traffic law and how a Georgia Speeding & Traffic Ticket Lawyer can help to protect your driving record.

Drag Racing on Georgia Highways and Streets

annebishop September 6, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A red car that is sitting on the side of a pole.

Â Â View More Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law Articles Racing is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine.Â Therefore, it is not a charge that should be taken lightly.Â Read below for more information regarding racing…
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Driving with an Expired Georgia License

annebishop August 28, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A police officer holding a car key and talking on the phone.

Â View More Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law Articles An expired license should not be confused with a suspended or cancelled license. Â You may refer to our Driving on a Suspended LicenseÂ section for more information on suspended licenses. Georgia Law…
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Speeding Tickets are Crimes in Georgia

annebishop April 12, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A person in an old car driving down the road.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Supreme Court Ruling:Â A recent United States Supreme Court ruling concluded that there is no constitutional protection for law enforcement officers arresting you for traffic offenses.Â However, most law enforcement agencies do not arrest…
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Signing a Georgia Speeding Ticket

annebishop March 25, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A police officer is handing over the license to a man in his car.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Signature Bond:Â Many of our clients ask us about the legal implications of signing a traffic ticket.Â Signing a traffic ticket is a signature bond, assuring the law enforcement officer as well as the court…
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Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in Georgia

annebishop March 15, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A dog in a striped shirt and hat sitting on the floor.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Â What it is:Â The Official Code of Georgia Section 17-7-90 defines a bench warrant as a warrant issued by a judge for the arrest of a person accused of a crime by a grand…
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Length of a Traffic Stop in Georgia

annebishop March 8, 2013 Article & Video Library, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A police car is stopped at an intersection.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Many people wonder why it seems to take a long time for an officer to write a ticket. Officer Safety:Â When a law enforcement officer conducts a traffic stop for a moving violation, a broken…
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Flowery Branch Georgia Municipal Court Ticket

annebishop December 18, 2012 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A street with cars parked on the side of it.

View More Criminal Defense Articles Flowery Branch Municipal Court is located in City Hall, which is just off I-985 in the Historic Downtown Flowery Branch area. Â The Municipal Court handles numerous Speeding Tickets, DUI’s, Shoplifting charges and other misdemeanor infractions.…
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Oakwood Georgia Municipal Court Ticket

annebishop December 15, 2012 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law flowery branch municipal court lawyer

A building with a clock tower and a flag flying.

Â View More Criminal Defense Articles Oakwood Municipal Court is located in Oakwood City Hall. Â Just off I-985, Oakwood is a rapidly growing community with many shopping, eating and drinking opportunities that attract numerous drivers and some citations from the Oakwood…
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Seat Belt Law in Georgia: In a Truck? Buckle up!

annebishop October 4, 2012 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia Safety Ideas, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law Seat Belt Law Georgia Truck

A red truck with its windshield smashed in.

View More Safety Articles Until 2010, people who drove or rode in the front seat of pickup trucks on Georgia roads did not have to wear a seat belt. With the revision of the Georgia seat belt safety law O.C.G.A.…
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Hall County State Court Courthouse in Georgia

annebishop August 4, 2012 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A large brick building with many windows and a walkway.

Â View More Criminal Defense Articles Hall County State Court is the Court that handles misdemeanor violations (DUI, speeding tickets, marijuana, etc.) that occur in Hall County, Georgia. Â Hall County State Court is located on the first floor of the…
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