Legal Question in Traffic Law in Georgia

On March 20, 2009 I received a traffic ticket for speeding in a work zone in Wellford, SC coming from my residence in Marietta, GA, on the way to visit a sick family member in New York. The officer told me that I was doing 76 MPH in a 45 MPH work zone on I-85 North, when in fact I was only going the same speed as the flow of traffic, and it did not exceed 60 MPH. He issued me a $450 speeding ticket, and rushed off as I was asking to see his speed gun. He never showed it to me. I have been to court and contested the ticket on April 15, 2009. While leaving court, I was informed that I would receive notification in the mail within two months. Today, August 27th, I have received a letter in the mail stating that I must reappear in court all the way in SC again for a trial by jury. Is this even legal? Especially since they had not contacted me within the 2 months (isn't that an expiration of the statute of limitations?). Please advise. I am clueless. Thank you for your help in advance and have a great day!

Corlan Beasley


Asked on 8/27/09, 5:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Glass Law Offices of David H. Glass, LLC

Your first appearance in court was probably your arraignment where you enter your plea of guilty or not guilty. Clearly you pled not guilty; and this new court date is your trial date. You may want to hire an attorney in the South Carolina county where you got the ticket. Statute of Limitations does not apply in this instance. Any points you receive on your license may transfer from SC to Georgia.

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Answered on 9/01/09, 5:31 pm


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