Legal Question in Traffic Law in Georgia

Hi, and thank you for your time.

I asked this question before to a Michigan forum, but was directed here to Georgia.

I am a Michigan resident who received a ticket and was also given a "Super Speeder" fine, since the officer clocked me at 86 mph. I was indeed speeding and have no contest with this but I am quite perturbed with the additional fine of $200. Since Michigan is not involved in the Non-Resident Violators Compact, Georgia can send a letter to Michigan stating that I would not pay this outrageous fine, but then what will Michigan do with this information since it doesn't participate in the NRVC, and this fine is not present in Michigan? From my understanding Georgia will then suspend my privilege to drive in their state, but can Michigan suspend my license on the basis of unpaid fines that do not exist in Michigan? How can I pay my ticket to Georgia without paying this fine?


Asked on 2/20/14, 8:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

You don't just get out of the fine because you don't agree with it or don't want to pay. That is the law and you got caught. It also is not the only thing you'll have to pay, as your insurance may go up and you'll end up paying much more than the fine over time. The way to get out of it is to show up and plead your case to the judge (which rarely works) or hire a good traffic lawyer in the area who can get in touch with the prosecutor/solicitor and get it knocked down to to a lower infraction. That'll no doubt cost more than paying the ticket but it'll be better in the end. If you just want to stand on principle and not get out the checkbook, you'll pay the fine and suffer the consequences. What those consequences are in Michigan....go back to Michigan lawyers and ask about the law there. I have been in your position. I was the unlucky member of a pack who got caught on the Atlanta raceways (interstates) for super speeding. I did the right thing - hired a good traffic lawyer who made a call and it was reduced to a non-moving violation.

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Answered on 2/21/14, 5:18 am


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