What is the statute of limitations on speeding ticket in Georgia?

Answer 1

A traffic ticket is a notice of violation. The statute of limitations is to prevent one from being accused of a crime when the witnesses may no longer be available and defense difficult. In this case, you have already been notified of the violation and have not defended against it in the time allotted. As such, a traffic ticket does not expire and is not subject to a statute of limitations. Some jurisdictions will stop trying to collect, or declare on amnesty on tickets on a specific time frame.

Answer 2

Depends on the traffic viloation. The statute of limitations for misdemeanors is 2 years in Georgia. However, if the violation involves a felony, the limitation is 4 years if 18 years or older at the time of the crime, 7 years if under 18. If the violation is a hit and run and it involves a death there is no statute of limitation.

Additional: There is no "sunset" on violations recorded in your DMV drivers history record. It is a lifelong complilation of your driving record.

Answer 3

A traffic ticket is a notice of violation. The statute of limitations is to prevent one from being accused of a crime when the witnesses may no longer be available and defense difficult. In this case, you have already been notified of the violation and have not defended against it in the time allotted. As such, a traffic ticket does not expire and is not subject to a statute of limitations. Some jurisdictions will stop trying to collect, or declare on amnesty on tickets on a specific time frame.

Answer 4

Tickets do not fall under a statute of limitations. Once Georgia has issued the ticket, you have been properly informed of the charges against you. You can properly prepare a defense, so the purpose of the limit no longer applies.

Answer 5

In Georgia, speeding tickets do not have a statute of limitations. You have been informed of the violation and penalty.