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Every day, drivers are faced with situations that cause emotions to run high. Road rage and aggressive driving accusations are somewhat common in Georgia, and as such, the aftermath of any such incidents can be a trying time for those accused of such actions. When a driver is perceived to be violating traffic laws for whatever reason, severe action can be taken by law enforcement.
Man stopped for aggressive driving, faces felony charges
New app could help drivers to understand traffic offenses
For many people, getting pulled over can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if the driver is unable to immediately recognize why he or she has been stopped by authorities. Some of these people become flustered and are unsure of what to do during the traffic stop. What should they do, or what should they avoid doing? Unfortunately, some individuals find themselves in this situation more often than others because of profiling. One man, originally from Georgia, who was tired of being profiled created an app meant to inform people accused of traffic offenses of their rights and give them tips on how to handle in certain situations.
Traffic violations and road rage
Georgia residents, especially those living near Atlanta, have probably had some experience with road rage. Some have only seen it expressed in others, but some may have experienced it for themselves. Unfortunately, these negative emotions can sometimes result in traffic violations.
Dunwoody officers focus on traffic violations
Most drivers have received or will receive a traffic ticket at some point. A significant number of these traffic violations are most likely for minor infractions. The police department in Dunwoody, Georgia, decided to reinforce the importance of some of these laws and educate a number of locals by writing several tickets to violators.
Did traffic offenses lead to bad arrests for DUI drugs?
A significant number of the arrests resulting from the subjective observations of police officers turn out to be erroneous. The alleged traffic offenses that precipitate police pulling someone over could easily end up in bad arrests if the officers fail to follow the proper procedures and protocols. This issue is at the heart of a federal lawsuit recently filed by the American Civil Liberties Union against one Georgia county and one of its officers.
Driving home the point about the seriousness of traffic offenses
Like other Georgia residents, you may have an infraction or two on your driving record. Perhaps you were ticketed for driving over 15 mph above the speed limit or for failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. Maybe the traffic offenses are more serious and include something like passing a school bus when it was stopped.
Challenging criminal traffic offenses in Georgia
School has started up again here in Georgia as it has across the country. This means school buses will be making their morning and afternoon routes. If you fail to stop when a bus puts out its stop sign or flashes its lights, you could find yourself facing charges for one of the state's criminal traffic offenses.
Aggressive driving is a catch-all for many traffic offenses
Drive defensively. Drive assertively. Many Georgia drivers may have heard this kind of advice when they were first getting their driver's licenses. This can be good advice that may save your life as you travel Georgia's roadways. However, if you go past the line of assertive or defensive driving, you could cross over into aggressive driving.
Georgia man faces charges for more than just drug possession
Where Georgia police departments are concerned, traffic stops often provide officers with a chance to identify individuals who may have committed crimes. When speaking with a driver, they look for details that may provide probable cause to conduct a search or further detain the driver, such as signs of impairment, objects lying in plain view in the vehicle and even smells of alcohol or certain drugs. It is this last circumstance that led officers to take a man into custody on charges that included drug possession, among others.
Don't believe these things about traffic violations
At some point during the time that just about everyone with a license drives, they will be stopped by police and given a ticket. Nearly everyone has advice for Georgia residents regarding what to do when it comes to traffic violations. Much of that advice could actually work against them if they decide to do what their friends and family told them.
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