As an Alpharetta traffic violation law firm, we believe that it is prudent to look into any traffic ticket you may receive before paying it. Georgia railroad crossing violations are no exception. There are simply too many reasons you may not have been at fault.
When we take on this kind of case, we look carefully for mistakes that those who are responsible for crossings may have made. And there are many. For example:
- Many rural railroad crossings are either poorly marked or unmarked. When there is no clear, well-maintained signage, you can easily be ticketed when it is not your fault.
- Some railroad crossings are simply poorly designed. If you compare a regular traffic intersection to most railroad crossings, you will find that the warnings and regulated signals are not as effective.
- The railroad company or employees do not take every precaution to warn motorists of the approach of a train.
- Weather conditions, the position of the sun, and other factors can make it impossible for you to see the flashing lights.
- Flashing lights, crossing barriers, and other mechanical devices at train tracks can break down, causing not only danger for motorists, but also a very defensible position for those ticketed for violations.
Don’t assume that the officer who issued that ticket was right. Do yourself a favor and call us at the Law Office of Scott Miller today to find out what you can do to fight for your rights. Based in Alpharetta, we represent clients throughout northern Georgia.
