Driving is not a right in Georgia. Instead, it is a privilege that the state limits by imposing numerous legal restrictions. Drivers need to pass a test to obtain a license. They have to pay a fee for that license and must renew it occasionally to ensure they still...
Traffic Offenses
2 important details about traffic stops
The police may have reasonable suspicion to pull over a vehicle. They can do this if they believe that a driver has committed, is committing or will commit a crime. For example, the police may stop someone if they see a driver run a red light or drive down a one-way...
What happens after an arrest for driving without a license?
The ability to operate a motor vehicle is a privilege, not a right. The Georgia state government imposes numerous restrictions on licenses, including educational and testing requirements. After certain serious traffic infractions or repeat offenses, the state...
Will your most recent traffic offense cost you your license?
Traffic law often seems inconvenient and frustrating. No one wants to spend more time in traffic than is absolutely necessary, so people often bend the rules for their own convenience. However, law enforcement efforts to uphold traffic laws mean that those who...
Do you know about the 3 types of speed limits?
As you drive to your destinations, you likely do not always stick strictly to the posted speed limit. You may drive a little over the limit in hopes of getting to your destination more quickly, or you may go over or below the limit in attempts to keep up with the flow...
Did you know that Georgia has a ‘Super Speeder’ law?
Georgia readers know that state laws are strict regarding traffic violations. One of the most common traffic violations is speeding, and while this may seem like a relatively harmless action, it can result in serious penalties. In some cases, traffic law violators may...
Vague “move over” laws confuse drivers
Driving on Georgia highways is not always easy. In many areas, congested traffic makes travel frustrating, and your daily commute may leave you tense and agitated when you finally arrive home from work. However, for those who work in emergency services and utility...
Busted at a bus stop
It is already spring, but the school year doesn't end for a couple of months. As summer approaches, drivers may get complacent about the presence of school buses, and children may be careless when crossing the street. Nevertheless, Georgia school bus laws are strict,...
Why did Georgia suspend my driver’s license?
Nowadays, it's almost unimaginable to think of carrying out your daily tasks and duties without the use of a motor vehicle. This would likely prove as challenging as navigating life without the internet. Let's face it. Georgia isn't exactly a geographical hub for...
Your license: Is it cancelled, revoked or suspended?
Are you worrying about losing your Georgia state issued driver's license? If you're like thousands of others throughout the nation, you probably depend on your driver's license every day, whether you use it to drive to work, go to school or run your kids around to...