Georgia Speeding Tickets

Georgia speeding tickets can quickly become costly. If you are convicted after receiving a speeding ticket, you could face significant insurance premium increases, potential impacts on your credit rating, and even a driver’s license suspension if you have prior traffic convictions on your record. Additionally, if you are on probation or parole, you may need to report these convictions, which, while not always leading to probation revocation, could in certain cases. Contact Georgia speeding ticket attorney Simon Peed today for an efficient and hassle-free approach to handling your speeding ticket.

Speed Detection Methods in Georgia

Radar (Most Widely Used)
Radar devices are the most commonly used speed detection tools in the U.S., employing X band, K band, and KA band frequencies. Modern radar units can detect speeds of vehicles moving in both the same and opposite directions of the patrol car and work in both moving and stationary modes. Under Georgia law, you have the right to request the officer check the accuracy of their radar device, and they must perform a calibration check upon request.

LiDAR (Laser Speed Detection)
LiDAR devices use laser light for speed detection and are considered more target-specific than radar, though they can still produce inaccuracies. The further the laser travels, the wider the beam spreads, which increases the chance of obtaining a false reading. The state typically meets the burden of proof for LiDAR’s reliability in court, but it’s not universally accepted as scientifically infallible.

Pacing (Oldest Method)
Pacing involves an officer matching the speed of their vehicle to yours, often keeping a slight distance as you pull away. For a successful prosecution, the officer’s speedometer must be accurately calibrated. A common defense is challenging the calibration or the time elapsed since the last check. While calibration ensures consistency, it doesn’t guarantee absolute accuracy, meaning an officer’s speedometer may consistently read slightly above or below the actual speed.

Points and Consequences

Georgia, like most states, uses a point system for speeding and other traffic violations. Each conviction adds points to your license, and accumulating enough points can result in a suspension or revocation. The goal in handling a speeding ticket case is to prevent the final disposition from being reported to the Department of Drivers’ Services, thus avoiding point assessments.

Challenging the certification and functionality of speed detection devices can be difficult, but Simon Peed can often negotiate with the state to amend the ticket to avoid points on your license.

Contact Georgia speeding ticket attorney Simon Peed for a confidential consultation. In most cases, you won’t need to appear in court or visit our office. Reach out now and let us handle your speeding ticket efficiently and effectively.