Aggressive Driving Is Considered A Serious Offense In Atlanta
We often tend to rush from Point A. to Point B., sometimes it may seem that we just don’t have enough time in the day, however, if we are not mindful of our driving during the time that we are on the road, how we drive can be considered aggressive driving. If you are pulled over for Aggressive Driving in Georgia, you may very well end up with a misdemeanor if convicted. This is not a simple Georgia Traffic Ticket. It carries with it the potential of a serious charge that can stay on your record and affect your life and future both in the long term and short.
What Can Be Considered Aggressive Driving In Atlanta Georgia?
- Driving and following too closely behind another vehicle
- Unsafely overtaking another vehicle while passing left or right
- Illegal or unsafe turning at intersections
- Driving too slowly to the point of impeding other drivers and traffic
- Driving recklessly which can also include weaving in and out of lanes
- Intimidation or harassment of other drivers, which can include hand singles and gestures
These are just some of the actions covered under aggressive driving in Georgia.
Penalties for Aggressive Driving In Atlanta Georgia
Because of the nature of an Aggressive Driving charge, you may be guilty of breaking various other driving laws covered under other penal codes. Additionally, a person found guilty of Aggressive Driving may also face a misdemeanor charge that is both high and aggravated in nature. You may also face a minimum of 6 points on your license and need to pay fines as well.
Aggressive Driving Defense In Atlanta Georgia
A conviction of Aggressive Driving Charges needs to prove that your acts were intentional. Aggressive Driving can no doubt be dangerous and cause harm to others, however, the intent must be there. Your defense strategy should be strong and upon receiving an Aggressive Driving ticket, you need to reach out to a professional Traffic Ticket Lawyer in Atlanta who can work with you and your situation and circumstances to determine how best to represent you and your interests. Get ahead of your aggressive driving defense by speaking to Attorney Kimbrel today.
Can you legally drive in GA with only a driver’s license from another country? Every year thousands of people from other countries come to GA to attend schools, work, or visit. Many of them are here on visas and do not intend to become residents of GA. Fortunately, GA recognizes driver’s licenses from other countries (with certain limitations).For foreign drivers to be able to legally drive in GA, the license from their home country must be unexpired. If the foreign license is in a language other than English, the foreign driver must have an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) on their person while driving along with their foreign country driver’s license. A foreign driver can drive with a foreign driver’s license plus an IDP if necessary for up to one year in GA, unless the foreigner intends to become a GA resident. If the foreigner will be staying in GA longer than one year, then they should apply for a GA driver’s license at the Department of Driver Services (DDS).Sometimes foreigners who are in GA for less than one year will apply for a GA driver’s license even if they don’t need to. I have seen many instances of DDS mistakenly issuing a Class CP license (or learner’s permit) to a foreign driver instead of a Class C license. Learner’s permits have been mistakenly given to foreign drivers even after they passed their written and road tests. This may be due to a language barrier or human error. The foreign driver is at risk of receiving a ticket for driving with a learner’s permit (O.C.G.A. 
What is PTIT? Did you get a ticket in the city of Atlanta? Some tickets qualify for Atlanta Municipal Court’s PTIT program. PTIT stands for “Pre-Trial Intervention – Traffic”. Atlanta Municipal Court developed the PTIT program to handle the large number of cases they deal with. If a case qualifies for PTIT, the defendant has the option to avoid arraignment and trial. PTIT typically involves a fine or a defensive driving course. Once the defendant completes the requirements, the case is dismissed and does not appear on the defendant’s record.A defendant can only utilize the PTIT program once in a 12 month period. A defendant must be over the age of 21 to participate. Certain traffic offenses are excluded from the PTIT program. Defendants with CDL licenses are not allowed to participate in the PTIT program.Some defendants have found participation in the PTIT program to be intimidating. You can read about their experience at