Under Georgia law, you may be issued a ticket if you are caught speeding. That ticket carries a fine you will likely have to pay. It also goes on your traffic record and will remain there for a set amount of time. How long it remains on your record depends on various factors, specifically how many tickets you have. Here is what you need to know. Talk to the team at Kam, Ebersbach & Lewis, P.C., today.
The Length of Time a Ticket Stays on Your Record
Most of the time, points will remain on your driver’s record for two years. That means that if you have not received any additional points since this incident, you will have a point-free driving record after two years. They drop off on the exact date when the points were added.
If you receive another speeding ticket during that initial two years, you will have additional points added to your driving record. They, too, will come off in two years after that incident. More tickets at different times will lead to points falling off at different times.
If you get 15 or more points added to your record within a 24-month period, then you will automatically face a suspension of your license.
You May Be Able to Get Points Taken Off of Your License
There are times when there is nothing you can do but wait until the points come off of your license after two years. However, there are some ways to earn a point reduction in Georgia, depending on the situation. You may apply for a points reduction one time every five years. Points reductions of up to 7 points at a time can be requested. However, this is not just a simple decision.
One way to do so is to complete a driver improvement course. The course must meet the Department of Motor Vehicle requirements. Completing the course will allow you to receive a certificate that you can then send to the license bureau to be used to reduce your points on your tickets.
There are some instances in which you may be able to avoid having points added to your license at all. For example, if you are given a speeding ticket in Georgia, you may ask the court to allow you to complete a six-hour defensive driving program. Doing this, and doing it within the time required, may allow you to get the ticket dismissed. That would eliminate the risk that those points will be added to your license.
Only the points are removed from your driving record. The actual violation continues to be recorded and will be maintained on your record.
Getting Speeding Tickets Removed Can Be Challenging
If you are getting a speeding ticket, and you have the risk of facing serious consequences such as the loss of your driver’s license or commercial driver’s license, especially if an auto accident occurs. It may be best to turn to a car accident attorney in Newnan who can offer you the one-on-one support you need.