Attorney Alan J. Levine defends drivers in Cobb County with their traffic tickets. Offenses include speeding, following too close, filing to maintain lane, disobeying traffic control device, equipment malfunction, expired tag, driving without a license, suspended driver's license, and more.

Sometimes, a traffic ticket is just a minor annoyance that is easier to pay than fight. Other times, traffic tickets are more serious because a person’s Georgia driving privileges are at stake. And, offenses in Georgia can have a bearing on out-of-state licensure as well. People who drive for work, especially if they hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), may not have the luxury of just paying a ticket. Also, insurance rates will likely be affected.

Common Misdemeanor Traffic Tickets

  • Driving without insurance (OCGA §40-6-10)
  • Running a red light or stop sign (OCGA §40-6-20)
  • Following too closely (OCGA §40-6-49)
  • Failure to or improper turn signal (OCGA §40-6-123)
  • Passing a school bus picking up or dropping off children (OCGA §40-6-163)
  • Speeding (OCGA §40-6-181)
  • Driving a car, truck or motorcycle in an unsafe condition (OCGA §40-8-7)

Other traffic violations

  • Reckless driving (OCGA §40-6-390)
  • Driving Under the Influence (OCGA §40-6-391) – 4th conviction in 10-year period a felony
  • Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (OCGA §40-6-395) – 4th conviction in 10-year period a felony
  • Aggressive driving (OCGA §40-6-397)

Young Georgia drivers face harsher consequences

Even a seemingly minor traffic stop can lead to big problems. Young Georgia drivers can face a suspension of their driving privileges by accumulating just four or more points on their Georgia driver’s history as maintained by our Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Even if they are able to save their license, their insurance rates (or their parents insurance rates) are liable to increase. This is where a skilled, knowledgeable and diligent traffic lawyer can help. It may be possible to not only save the young driver’s license, but even keep all points off their record. The same may be done for older drivers.

Challenging traffic violations can be tough. For another example, fighting a radar or laser-based speeding ticket requires know-how. To have a chance against the state solicitor (the lawyer who usually prosecutes misdemeanors), one must know the law and understand the technology which the State relies on to make its case.

Can a traffic lawyer help?

As a former traffic court prosecutor, traffic lawyer Alan J. Levine handled plenty of traffic tickets representing the State of Georgia in Cobb County State Court. Whether your ticket originated in unincorporated Cobb County, or one of Cobb’s cities like Kennesaw, Marietta or Smyrna, Alan can help. The traffic offenses Alan prosecuted as an Assistant Solicitor General were as mundane as failing to use a turn signal with no accident or injuries involved, to as serious as vehicular homicide with no accused driver use of drugs or alcohol. Now, as your lawyer, he will use insight and skill to work for the best possible result. Depending on the facts and circumstances of your case, it may be possible to get tickets reduced or dismissed – and no points on your driving history. If you have a traffic ticket and are facing potential points on your driver’s record and higher insurance rates, call attorney Alan at Georgia DUI and Criminal Defense for a free consult. 770-870-4994. His office in Marietta, Georgia is only two blocks from Cobb State Court and Cobb Superior Court.