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Moving Violations?

For future references, can you give me a list of notable moving traffic violations? 

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  Kenneth D. Brown, Esq.

  he Department shall impose the following penalties upon receipt of a conviction of a violation of any of the listed offenses found within the Uniform Rules of the Road:

   

   Code Section                                          Offense                                                      Penalty

   

  40-6-2

  Failure to Obey Person Directing Traffic

  3 points

  40-6-6

  Emergency Vehicle Violation

  3 points

  40-6-10

  No Insurance

  Suspension-O.C.G.A. §40-5-70

  40-6-11

  No Proof of Insurance-Motorcycle

  3 points

  40-6-14

  Limits on Sound Volume

  3 points

  40-6-15

  Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled Registration

  HV Contributor

  40-6-16

  “Move Over” Violation

  3 points

  40-6-17

  Use of Traffic-Control Device Preemption Emitter (while operating a motor vehicle)

  3 points

  40-6-20

  Disregard of Traffic Control Device or Signal

  3 points

  40-6-21

  Failure to Obey Traffic Signal or Light

  3 points

  40-6-23

  Failure to Obey Flashing Signal

  3 points

  40-6-24

  Lane Direction Violation

  3 points

  40-6-26(a)

  Tampering with Traffic Signs or Signals (while operating vehicle)

  3 points

  40-6-26(b)

  Operating Vehicle on Closed Roadway

  3 points

  40-6-27

  Tampering with Pavement Markers (while operating vehicle)

   

  40-6-40

  Improper Lane Usage

  3 points

  40-6-41

  Failure to Yield to Oncoming Traffic

  3 points

  40-6-42

  Improper Passing

  3 points

  40-6-43

  Improper Passing on the Right

  3 points

  40-6-44

  Improper Passing

  3 points

  40-6-45

  Improper Passing on Hill or Curve

  4 points

  40-6-46

  Passing in a No Passing Zone

  3 points

  40-6-47(b)

  Wrong Way on One-Way Road

  3 points

  40-6-47(c)

  Rotary Traffic Island Violation

  3 points

  40-6-48

  Failure to Maintain Lane

  3 points

  40-6-49

  Following Too Closely

  3 points

  40-6-50

  Driving Within Gore or Improper Entry to Controlled Access Highway

  3 points

  40-6-51

  Improper Use of Controlled-Access Road

  3 points

  40-6-52

  Truck Lane Usage Violation

  3 points

  40-6-53

  Bus or Motorcoach Lane Violation

  3 points

  40-6-54

  HOV Lane Violation

  1 point for 4^th +

  40-6-70

  Failure to Yield at Intersection

  3 points

  40-6-71

  Failure to Yield when Turning Left

  3 points

  40-6-72

  Stop/Yield Sign Violation

  3 points

  40-6-73

  Failure to Yield when Crossing or Entering Road

  3 points

  40-6-74

  Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle

  3 points

  40-6-75

  Failure to Yield to Construction Vehicle

  3 points

  40-6-76

  Failure to Yield to Funeral Procession

  3 points

  40-6-77

  Failure to Yield Resulting in Serious Injury

  Suspension-O.C.G.A. §40-5-57.3 for 2^nd+ in 5 years

  40-6-91

  Failure to Yield to Pedestrian

  3 points

  40-6-93

  Failure to Exercise Due Care Near Pedestrian

  3 points

  40-6-94

  Failure to Yield to Blind Pedestrian

  3 points

  40-6-98

  Driving Through Safety Zone

  3 points

  40-6-120

  Improper Turning

  3 points

  40-6-121

  Improper U-Turn

  3 points

  40-6-122

  Improper Starting

  3 points

  40-6-123

  Failure to Signal Turn

  3 points

  40-6-124

  Improper Use of Signal

  3 points

  40-6-125

  Improper Use of Hand Signal

  3 points

  40-6-126

  Improper Use of Turn Lane

  3 points

  40-6-140

  Railroad Grade Crossing Violation

  3 points

  40-6-141

  Disregard of Stop Sign at Railroad Grade Crossing

  3 points

  40-6-142

  Failure to Stop at Railroad Grade Crossing

  3 points

  40-6-143

  Improper Movement of Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing

  3 points

  40-6-144

  Improper Emerging from Alley, Driveway or Building

  3 points

  40-6-160

  School Bus Speeding Violation

  15-18 mph-2 points

  19-23 mph-3 points

  24-33 mph-4 points

  34+ mph-6 points

  40-6-161

  School Bus Headlight or Communication Device Violation

  3 points

  40-6-162

  School Bus Signal Violation

  3 points

  40-6-163

  Unlawful Passing of School Bus

  6 points

  40-6-164

  School Bus Disembarking Violation

  3 points

  40-6-165

  School Bus Operation Violation

  3 points

  40-6-181

  Speeding

  15-18 mph-2 points

  19-23 mph-3 points

  24-33 mph-4 points

  34+ mph-6 points

  40-6-184

  Impeding the Flow of Traffic

  3 points

  40-6-185

  Speeding on Bridge or Structure

  15-18 mph-2 points

  19-23 mph-3 points

  24-33 mph-4 points

  34+ mph-6 points

  40-6-186

  Racing

  HV Contributor

  40-6-188

  Speeding in Work Zone

  15-18 mph-2 points

  19-23 mph-3 points

  24-33 mph-4 points

  34+ mph-6 points

  40-6-205

  Obstructing an Intersection

  3 points

  40-6-240

  Improper Backing

  3 points

  40-6-241

  Failure to Exercise Due Care

  3 points

  40-6-241.1

  Violation of usage of wireless telecommunications device requirements

  1 point

  40-6-241.2

  Operating a vehicle while text messaging

  1 point

  40-6-242

  Driving with Obstructed View

  3 points

  40-6-244

  Allowing Passenger in House Trailer

  3 points

  40-6-245

  Improper Mountain/Canyon Driving

  3 points

  40-6-246

  Coasting

  3 points

  40-6-247

  Improper Following of Emergency Vehicle

  3 points

  40-6-248

  Crossing Fire Hose

  3 points

  40-6-248.1

  Unsecured Load Resulting in Accident

  2 points

  40-6-250

  Wearing Device Impairing Vision or Hearing

  3 points

  40-6-251

  Laying Drags

  3 points

  40-6-252

  Cruising

  3 points

  40-6-253

  Open Container

  2 points

  40-6-253.1

  Improper Transportation of Infectious Substance

  3 points

  40-6-254

  Unsecured Load Resulting in Accident

  2 points

  40-6-255

  Gasoline Drive-Off

  Suspension-

  O.C.G.A. §40-5-57.2

  40-6-270

  Hit and Run

  HV Contributor

  40-6-271

  Violation of Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle

  3 points

  40-6-272

  Violation of Duty Upon Striking Fixed Object

  3 points

  40-6-273

  Failure to Report Accident

  3 points

  40-6-275

  Failure to Remove Vehicle From Roadway

  3 points

  40-6-311

  Improper Operation of Motorcycle

  3 points

  40-6-312

  Motorcycle Lane Violation

  3 points

  40-6-312(e)

  Operation of Motorcycle Without Head/Tail Light

  3 points

  40-6-313

  Clinging to Vehicle While on Motorcycle

  3 points

  40-6-314

  Motorcycle Equipment Violation

  3 points

  40-6-315

  Motorcycle Protective Gear Violation

  3 points

  40-6-326

  Operating Personal Assistive Mobility Device While Intoxicated

  3 points

  40-6-352

  Moped Headgear Violation

  3 points

  40-6-361

  Low Speed Vehicle Lane Violation

  3 points

  40-6-362

  Low Speed Vehicle Roadway Violation

  3 points

  40-6-390

  Reckless Driving

  4 points

  40-6-391

  Driving Under the Influence

  HV Contributor

  40-6-391(l)

  Endangering a Child by DUI

  HV Contributor

  40-6-393(a)

  Vehicular Homicide-1^st Degree

  Suspension-O.C.G.A. §40-5-63(d)

  40-6-393(b)

  Vehicular Homicide-1^st Degree

  HV Contributor

  40-6-393(c)

  Vehicular Homicide-2^nd Degree

  HV Contributor

  40-6-393(d)

  Vehicular Homicide-1^st Degree

  HV Contributor

  40-6-393.1(b)

  Feticide by Vehicle-1^st Degree

  HV Contributor

  40-6-393.1(c)

  Feticide by Vehicle-2^nd Degree

  3 points

  40-6-394

  Serious Injury by Vehicle

  Suspension-O.C.G.A. §40-5-63(d)

  40-6-395

  Fleeing and Attempting to Elude

  HV Contributor

  40-6-397

  Aggressive Driving

  6 points

   

  (2) The assessment of points for any of the aforementioned offenses may result in the suspension of the customer’s driver’s license pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§40-5-57 and/or 40-5-57.1.

   

  (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph (2), supra, points shall not be assessed if the Department receives notification from the trial court that the points for such offense are to be avoided pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-57(c)(1)(C) or the customer entered a plea of nolo contendere to the offense. 

   

     (a) The aforementioned points avoidance measures are only available to each customer once every five (5) years.

   

     (b) The Department shall treat a plea of nolo contendereas a conviction for purposes of imposing a suspension pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-57.1 for customers under age twenty-one (21) at the time of the conviction.

   

  (4) In addition to the offenses set forth in Paragraph 1, points shall also be assessed for upon receipt of convictions for child safety restraint requirements as set forth in O.C.G.A. §40-8-76.

   

  (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1, supra, no points shall be assessed for an unsecured load that does not cause an accident. Additionally, if the unsecured load that resulted in the accident contained fresh farm produce, no points shall be assessed.

   

  (6) The Department shall impose the penalty set forth in Paragraph 1 upon receipt of notice of a conviction for an equivalent offenses in another state as if the conviction had been entered by a court in the State of Georgia.

   

  (7) Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1, supra, no points shall be assessed for a conviction imposed by a Georgia court against a non-resident.

   

  (8) The penalty set forth in Paragraph 1 shall be assessed for each conviction, including multiple convictions from a single incident.

  (9) Any offense identified herein as an HV contributor shall result in a driver’s license suspension pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§40-5-54 and 40-5-63 or a habitual violator revocation pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-58 depending upon the customer’s prior driving record within five (5) years as calculated between or among the dates of the applicable incidents. 

   

     (a) As provided in O.C.G.A. §§40-5-54, 40-5-63 and 40-5-58, offenses not included in this regulation may also contribute to a license suspension or revocation under said statutes. 

   

     (b) In the event that an offense which occurred after a prior offense results in a conviction or is processed before the earlier offense is resolved or processed, the Department shall impose suspensions and/or revocations based upon the order in which the convictions are processed. 

   

  (10) Customers convicted of any of the offenses listed herein may be subject to a commercial driving disqualification in addition to the listed penalty.

   

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

  
  

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