Atlanta Traffic Offenses Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

I got a speeding ticket. Do I really need an attorney?
While you can simply pay a speeding ticket, doing so is essentially admitting guilt. You may receive points on your driving record, depending upon the number of miles per hour above the speed limit that you were driving. Accumulate enough points and your driver’s license may be suspended, and you may face increased insurance costs. A skilled Atlanta traffic attorney can help you contest a speeding ticket so you can avoid these consequences.

Will I have to go to court?
Depending upon the type of traffic violation, you may need to go to court. Certain traffic offenses require a mandatory court appearance, and these include: DUI, reckless driving, excessive speeding, accidents, driving on a suspended license, no valid registration or driving without insurance. With the help of a traffic lawyer, you may be able to avoid having to go to court. If you do go to court, your lawyer will be able to represent you and speak for you so you can get the best outcome possible.

What is a moving violation?
A moving violation is a type of traffic offense which is committed by the driver of a vehicle while it is in motion. Some examples of Atlanta, Georgia moving violations include: speeding, driving too slowing, red light violations, failing to stop at a stop sign, failure to signal for a lane change, failure to stay in one lane, seat belt violations, and illegally driving in an HOV (carpool) lane.

What are some types of traffic offenses?
A traffic offense can include minor moving violations to serious criminal offenses. Some examples of traffic offenses are: speeding, racing, reckless driving, careless driving, drunk driving, leaving the scene of an accident and driving with a suspended license. Regardless of the type of traffic offense you have committed, an attorney can make a big difference in the outcome you face and the future consequences you will have to deal with.

Will a ticket or other traffic offense affect my insurance?
Most likely, yes. Even a traffic ticket can affect your insurance, as points on your driving record can result in increased insurance premiums. More serious traffic offenses, such as DUI, will have an increased impact on your insurance costs.

What are some of the penalties associated with a traffic ticket?
A traffic ticket may result in fines, points on your driving record and increased insurance costs. Accumulating enough points on one’s record may result in driver’s license suspension, and failing to pay traffic tickets may result in one’s arrest.

What are some of the penalties associated with a drunk driving conviction?
If convicted of DUI, or drunk driving, in Atlanta, Georgia, a driver will face a number of penalties: jail time, fines, court fees, driver’s license suspension, community service, probation, alcohol/drug counseling and traffic school.

As an experienced Atlanta traffic defense lawyer, Judy Kim has what it takes to represent clients who are facing traffic tickets or serious traffic violations in and around Atlanta, Georgia. Her skillful representation in traffic court, criminal court and at DMV hearings has proven invaluable to numerous clients in helping them avoid increased insurance premiums, jail time, heavy fines and driver’s license suspension.

Contact Atlanta traffic attorney Judy Kim today!