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Age? Suspension?
One day I was going 80 mph in a 55 mph zone. I was pulled over and informed that I will need to go to court. Does this mean my license will be suspended? How does age become a factor?

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  • Mandatory Suspensions for Drivers Under 21 Years of Age O.C.G.A. §40-5-57.1

    The offenses covered in this section have a different effect when committed by those defendants who are under 21 years of age at the time of conviction. These offenses are:

     

    Hit and run or Leaving the scene of an accident, O.C.G.A. §40-6-270 (also HV contributor)

    Racing on highways or streets, O.C.G.A. §40-6-186 (also HV contributor)

    Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, O.C.G.A. §40-6-395 

      Reckless driving, O.C.G.A. §40-6-390

    Any offense for which four or more points are assessable under O.C.G.A. §40-5-57(c), 

    Purchasing an alcoholic beverage, O.C.G.A. §3-3-23 (a) (2)

    Misrepresenting age for purpose of illegally obtaining any alcoholic beverage, O.C.G.A. §3-3-23

      Misrepresenting identity or using false identification

    Driving Under the Influence, O.C.G.A. §40-6-391

    Accumulation of 4 or more points in any 12 month period by a person under the age of 18

    If you seek additional assistance or would like to speak with an attorney call us at 404-766-8002 and ask for Ken Brown, or e-mail Kenbrown@laylawlegal.com 

     


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