Georgia Traffic Warrants
When faced with a traffic violation in the state of Georgia, the best thing to do is try and resolve your issue as soon as possible to avoid further fines and possible time in prison. All Georgia traffic citations will have a date printed clearly on the citation by which you must respond. You can respond either by paying the fine or contesting the ticket. If you fail to respond by the date shown on your citation, the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has the right to execute what's known as “drivers license as bail.” This means your drivers license can be revoked or suspended instead of being charged with an arrest warrant or having to pay bail.
Pay The Ticket (Plead Guilty)
Your first option is to pay the fine. If you decide to pay the ticket(s), you're admitting your guilt by not contesting the violation. Points on your insurance may increase along with your insurance premium depending on the violation. In addition, you could be ordered to attend driver safety and education courses. Factors that determine this are the nature of the violation and any previous traffic offenses you may have.
Contest The Ticket (Plead Not Guilty)
If you fight the ticket, that means you must appear in front of a judge during a hearing to decide your guilt or innocence. You can hire a traffic ticket lawyer to represent you in court or you can represent yourself if you feel the offense is a simple violation. If you're found not guilty, the violation is erased and you aren't required to paid the fines. If you're found guilty, you are responsible for all fines, insurance penalties, jail sentence, probation, or driver safety courses issued by the judge. Whatever warrant you are charged with goes on your record. After a guilty decision is reached, you always have the right to appeal the verdict if you feel you're innocent of the charges.
When faced with a traffic violation in the state of Georgia, the best thing to do is try and resolve your issue as soon as possible to avoid further fines and possible time in prison. All Georgia traffic citations will have a date printed clearly on the citation by which you must respond. You can respond either by paying the fine or contesting the ticket. If you fail to respond by the date shown on your citation, the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has the right to execute what's known as “drivers license as bail.” This means your drivers license can be revoked or suspended instead of being charged with an arrest warrant or having to pay bail.
Pay The Ticket (Plead Guilty)
Your first option is to pay the fine. If you decide to pay the ticket(s), you're admitting your guilt by not contesting the violation. Points on your insurance may increase along with your insurance premium depending on the violation. In addition, you could be ordered to attend driver safety and education courses. Factors that determine this are the nature of the violation and any previous traffic offenses you may have.
Contest The Ticket (Plead Not Guilty)
If you fight the ticket, that means you must appear in front of a judge during a hearing to decide your guilt or innocence. You can hire a traffic ticket lawyer to represent you in court or you can represent yourself if you feel the offense is a simple violation. If you're found not guilty, the violation is erased and you aren't required to paid the fines. If you're found guilty, you are responsible for all fines, insurance penalties, jail sentence, probation, or driver safety courses issued by the judge. Whatever warrant you are charged with goes on your record. After a guilty decision is reached, you always have the right to appeal the verdict if you feel you're innocent of the charges.
Failure to Appear (FTA) Status and Penalties in the State of Georgia
Georgia enforces a failure to appear status for any citizen (in state or our of state) who misses a court date for criminal or traffic violations. Any time you fail to appear in court, you can be charged with a Failure to Appear (FTA) or what's known as bail jumping. Bail jumping is taken seriously by the state of Georgia and could result in additional fines since the bail that was set at your original arraignment was seen as a guarantee that you would resolve your violation with the state through the court system. The potential consequences are dependent on the original charge. In any case you will be in jeopardy of license suspension and a warrant may be issued for your arrest. If you find yourself in this situation, it's advised to seek legal counsel and schedule a court date at a Failure to Appear (FTA) hearing to avoid further penalties. At that time, your drivers license may be reinstated if certain requirements are met.
Felony Bail Jumping
You can be charged with felony bail jumping if you were charged with a traffic violation classified as a felony and failed to appear in court for your court date. A traffic or vehicular felony is a serious offense which usually results in bodily harm or death to an individual.
(examples - homicide, hit and run)
UP TO $5,000 IN FINES AND 1 to 5 YEARS IN PRISON
Misdemeanor Bail Jumping
If your traffic violation falls under a misdemeanor and you failed to appear in court for your court date, you can be charged with misdemeanor bail jumping. These types of charges are less serious is nature and generally don't involve physical harm to others.
(examples - speeding, reckless driving, outstanding traffic tickets)
UP TO $1,000 IN FINES AND UP TO 1 EAR IN PRISON
Georgia enforces a failure to appear status for any citizen (in state or our of state) who misses a court date for criminal or traffic violations. Any time you fail to appear in court, you can be charged with a Failure to Appear (FTA) or what's known as bail jumping. Bail jumping is taken seriously by the state of Georgia and could result in additional fines since the bail that was set at your original arraignment was seen as a guarantee that you would resolve your violation with the state through the court system. The potential consequences are dependent on the original charge. In any case you will be in jeopardy of license suspension and a warrant may be issued for your arrest. If you find yourself in this situation, it's advised to seek legal counsel and schedule a court date at a Failure to Appear (FTA) hearing to avoid further penalties. At that time, your drivers license may be reinstated if certain requirements are met.
Felony Bail Jumping
You can be charged with felony bail jumping if you were charged with a traffic violation classified as a felony and failed to appear in court for your court date. A traffic or vehicular felony is a serious offense which usually results in bodily harm or death to an individual.
(examples - homicide, hit and run)
UP TO $5,000 IN FINES AND 1 to 5 YEARS IN PRISON
Misdemeanor Bail Jumping
If your traffic violation falls under a misdemeanor and you failed to appear in court for your court date, you can be charged with misdemeanor bail jumping. These types of charges are less serious is nature and generally don't involve physical harm to others.
(examples - speeding, reckless driving, outstanding traffic tickets)
UP TO $1,000 IN FINES AND UP TO 1 EAR IN PRISON
Municipal Court of Atlanta
150 Garnett Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Clerk's Office:
(404) 954-6767
Record's Office:
(404) 588-4703
Fax: (404) 546-9339
E-mail
Return Call Response:
municourt@atlantaga.gov
Automated Phone Information & Payment Service: (404) 658-6940
150 Garnett Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Clerk's Office:
(404) 954-6767
Record's Office:
(404) 588-4703
Fax: (404) 546-9339
Return Call Response:
municourt@atlantaga.gov
Automated Phone Information & Payment Service: (404) 658-6940
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TRAFFIC AND MOVING VIOLATIONS YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURT FOR IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA* |
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• Driving Under the influence (DUI/DWI) • Driving with Open Containers of Alcohol • Speeding in Excess of 30 mph • Vehicular Homicide (First and Second Degree) • Failure to Stop for a School Bus Loading or Unloading • Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle with Sirens on • Defective Equipment on Vehicle • Drag Racing, Racing on Highway or Streets • Any Type of Reckless Driving • Obstruction of Highways or Public Passageways |
• Creating Serious Injury to an Individual with your Vehicle • Unauthorized Use of Sirens, Whistles or Bells • Allowing Another Person to Drive Your Vehicle With a Suspended Driver's License • Allowing Another Driver to Drive Your Vehicle Who Has Had a DUI • Involvement in an Accident Caused by Driving a Motor Vehicle • Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police in a Vehicle • Profanity Displayed on Vehicles *This list is only a sample of the more common violations you need to appear in court for in the state of Georgia and is not complete or exclusive. |
The Department of Driver Services is required to suspend your Georgia drivers license for the following offenses:
• Any Major Driving Violation Including:
• Vehicular Homicide
• Any Felony Committed Using a Vehicle
• Fleeing a Police Officer for Any Reason
• Driving With a Fraudulent Drivers License
• Causing a Hit and Run Accident
• Driving with An Invalid Registration
• Forgery of a License or ID
• Other Reasons a License Can Be Suspended:
• Accumulating too many driving points due to
negligence of the law or traffic citations
• Driving without Georgia state auto insurance
• Failing to appear in court (FTA) for non-traffic
related offenses and traffic violations
• Any Major Driving Violation Including:
• Vehicular Homicide
• Any Felony Committed Using a Vehicle
• Fleeing a Police Officer for Any Reason
• Driving With a Fraudulent Drivers License
• Causing a Hit and Run Accident
• Driving with An Invalid Registration
• Forgery of a License or ID
• Other Reasons a License Can Be Suspended:
• Accumulating too many driving points due to
negligence of the law or traffic citations
• Driving without Georgia state auto insurance
• Failing to appear in court (FTA) for non-traffic
related offenses and traffic violations
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