Ok, so you have been stopped and ticketed in Georgia for either “speeding in a work zone” or “failure to yield to a construction vehicle.” Of the two, speeding carries more penalty than the second; it is considered a “misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature” and will result in points on your license, hefty fines, and increased insurance rates.
However, the failure to yield charge will also affect your driving record and all that goes with it.
So, what should you do? Should you fight the ticket? Just pay it and go on? These are questions you should consider very carefully. Too many people assume that they have no options, but this could not be further from the truth. As a north Georgia traffic violation attorney, I can assure you that fighting a ticket like this can be your best decision. The damage to your driving record, insurance rates, and wallet are all reasons to make a stand.
If you decide to fight a Georgia work zone violation, you may have a very good chance of beating it. The law provides a very clear set of responsibilities of anyone who is managing a roadway construction zone. If one of these responsibilities is left undone or is poorly done, you might very well have an excellent case.
For instance, if any of the following is not in place at the time you got your ticket, you have a good chance of beating it:
- There were no signs warning you of the work.
- The signs were not posted far enough out for you to slow down in time.
- The signs were blown over or obscured in some way.
- There were no work personnel or construction vehicles on the site.
My advice is to at least consult an attorney about your case before giving up and paying your north Georgia work zone violation ticket. The Law Office of Scott Miller in Alpharetta offers a free initial consultation to anyone who contacts us for advice. What do you have to lose? A lot. Call us today at 770-408-1001 and discover your options.
