Legal Question in Traffic Law in Georgia

In the State of the Georgia, minors are issued Class D licenses, which include restrictions such as not being able to drive between the hours of 12am and 6am. Once you're 18, you are eligible to upgrade to a Class C, which has no restrictions.

I turned 18 in October 2009, and in June 2010 was issued a citation for driving with "Class D Restrictions." Basically, I hadn't updated my license to a Class C, and didn't know that the law meant 'regardless of age', I thought curfew restrictions were only to minor (I believe they are- in spirit, anyway.) The police officer pulled my over at 12:30am because I had a tag light and tailight out (I knew about the taillight, not about the tag).

So, the week that I was issued the citation, I went and upgraded my license and fixed my car to have all working lights. The court date is August 31st. I can't pay a fee-- because it deals with "Joshua's Law" and minors, it's required that I go in front of a judge.

Should I over-prepare? What should I bring? Should I expect to have the charges dropped?

I have had my license for 2 years and have a spotless driving record. No accidents, no tickets.


Asked on 7/16/10, 3:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ralph Villani VILLANI LAW FIRM

You may be eligble for a court appointed attorney if you are financially unable to hire private counsel. Do NOTHING without an attorny by your side EVERY step of the way

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Answered on 7/16/10, 6:02 pm


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