A revoked driver's license can be a major inconvenience for drivers in Georgia, affecting their ability to commute, work and carry out daily activities. Getting your revoked driver's license reinstated can be a challenging process, but with the right steps, it's...
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Unexpected ways a traffic ticket can impact your job
A traffic ticket may seem like a minor inconvenience, but it can have a significant impact on your job. For employees in Georgia, getting a ticket can prove to be an annoyance that goes past the initial disappointment of having to pay a fine. Higher insurance premiums...
How truckers can stay safe this winter in Georgia
Ice or snow covering a Georgia road or highway is relatively rare. However, you may encounter slick roads if your routes take you through multiple states during the winter months. It's also possible that you'll experience extreme weather, such as a blizzard or...
The consequences of traffic violations on a CDL
Securing a Commercial Driver's License can put a truck driver on the road to a high-paying career. However, with that designation comes a responsibility to operate the vehicle with high safety standards while abiding by road rules. While avoiding a moving violation or...
Can I still drive after a CDL suspension?
If your CDL holder's license has been suspended, your ability to drive is restricted. This means you cannot drive a personal vehicle or any vehicle in the CMV classes for which you were previously licensed. However, you may be able to qualify for a limited driving...
How could a truck driver lose a CDL license?
Consumers and retailers rely heavily on truck drivers delivering goods to their various destinations. Truck drivers might feel pressure to reach an end point on time, so they commit moving violations to speed the journey up. Unfortunately, consequences may result when...
Common moving violations in Georgia
Traffic tickets add points to a driver's license, and the number of points is based on the type of violation. Non-moving violations in Georgia, such as parking tickets, commonly do not add points. However, there are several types of moving violations that add points...
When is it a good idea to dispute a traffic ticket?
If you have gotten a traffic ticket in Georgia, you may think it's probably better to simply pay it and be done with it. However, that's an admission of guilt, so you might want to fight it instead. Sometimes, it's worth it to dispute a traffic ticket. Know the...
Gettng a CDL revoked can be extremely costly for a driver
Georgia residents with commercial drivers' licenses should know what a privilege it is to have a license to drive a commercial motor vehicle. Drivers with CDLs typically have more knowledge, higher skill levels and more physical demands than drivers with standard...
CDL violations and penalties
Commercial trucks are large and difficult to drive. Therefore, Georgia holds professional truck drivers to a higher safety standard than drivers of private vehicles. This means that just one or two traffic violations can stop truck drivers from getting or keeping...