Legal Question in Traffic Law in Georgia

Citation valid when no signature of accused?

Three traffic citations issued following auto accident while accused underwent treatment in hospital. Officer failed to get signature of accused on any of the three citations. Valid argument? Case pending. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated.


Asked on 11/02/06, 1:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Billy Tomlinson Tomlinson & Associates, LLC

Re: Citation valid when no signature of accused?

yes

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Answered on 11/02/06, 2:47 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Citation valid when no signature of accused?

The ticket is an accusation, and there will be circumstances where the case can be pursued without a signature. In fact, the city or state could draft a complete new accusation to replace the ticket/UTC.

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Answered on 11/02/06, 3:10 pm


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