Are your Georgia vehicle registration tags expired? Maybe you forgot, put it off, didn’t have the money at the time, or moved and did not get the notice. No matter what the reason, driving with expired tags can cause you a great deal of trouble and money.
There are some very good reasons to keep your registration tags up to date. Consider the following:
- When you drive with expired tags, you attract the attention of the police. If you are pulled over for this Alpharetta traffic violation, others could surface. You could be cited for other offenses including burned out lights, seat belt violations, insurance problems, and driver’s license violations.
- Fines can add up in a hurry. In Georgia, you will pay about $125 for a first offense if your tags have been expired less than 60 days and $135 for longer. If you do not take care of the problem, you could end up getting pulled over again and again and even have your vehicle impounded.
- Because an expired tag is not a moving violation, you could find a ticket on your windshield—even if your car is parked.
- With repeat violations, your car could be impounded and you will be responsible for the towing and impound fees.
- If you do not pay the initial ticket, you could end up with an arrest warrant against you. While this is not likely, it is possible.
It is definitely best to keep your vehicle registration current. If you have let it lapse, and need a helping hand, consider contacting an Alpharetta traffic violation attorney.
At the Law Office of Scott Miller, we can look at the specifics of your case and work to save your record and your money. Call us today at 770-408-1001 to set up a free consultation.
