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Defense for Accident-Related Tickets: Hit and Run, Following Too Closely & More

Georgia CDL Tickets Defense Attorney

A Ticket Conviction is an Admission of Guilt. We Protect You From Costly Civil Liability

When you are cited following a car accident, the ticket is not just a fine; a conviction serves as potential evidence of "negligence per se" in a subsequent civil lawsuit. This means paying a ticket can make you financially liable for damages far exceeding the cost of the ticket (including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering). James E. Kee & Associates aggressively defends clients against accident-related tickets, focusing on challenging the officer's findings and protecting you from costly civil liability. We fight the ticket to help you protect your assets.

Key Accident-Related Tickets We Defend

We provide specialized defense for the most common and damaging traffic citations issued at the scene of a wreck.

 

Hit and Run (Leaving the Scene of an Accident)

• Severity: This is a serious misdemeanor or felony in Georgia ($O.C.G.A. 40-6-270$). Even for a misdemeanor, conviction carries mandatory fines, potential jail time, and mandatory license suspension (one year for a first offense). If the accident causes serious injury or death, it is a felony punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison.

• Defense Focus: We argue lack of knowledge of the accident, that the defendant left the scene to seek assistance (e.g., call 911), or challenge the state's ability to prove the identity of the driver.

 

Failure to Maintain Lane (FTML)

• Severity: This is one of the most common post-accident tickets ($O.C.G.A. 40-6-48$), often used by police to establish fault and negligence. A conviction adds 3 points to your license.

• Defense Focus: We challenge the officer's subjective assessment and demonstrate that weather, road conditions, or other factors (like another driver's sudden movement) caused the deviation, arguing the driving was excusable.

 

Following Too Closely

• Severity: Frequently cited in rear-end collisions ($O.C.G.A. 40-6-49$), this ticket adds 3 points and is often used to establish fault for the accident.

• Defense Focus: We argue that the primary cause was the sudden, unexpected, and unlawful stop by the leading vehicle, or we challenge the police report's flawed accident reconstruction.

 

Failure to Yield & Improper Lane Change

These tickets are commonly issued at intersections or during merging accidents and serve as strong evidence of fault in any subsequent civil action. We defend these charges by reviewing intersection laws and establishing that the other driver contributed to the crash.

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Defense Strategy: The Connection to Civil Liability

Our defense strategy is unique because it looks past the local fine and focuses on your long-term financial stability.

Protecting You from Civil Lawsuits

The most significant danger of an accident-related ticket is the civil liability that follows.

• Explain the Danger: In Georgia, paying the ticket for a violation like Following Too Closely can be interpreted in civil court as an admission of guilt, which heavily strengthens the victim's personal injury lawsuit against you.

• Our Strategy: Our goal is not just to reduce the fine, but to achieve a non-reporting, non-negligence finding (e.g., dismissing the ticket or reducing it to a non-moving, non-reporting violation) that prevents you from being automatically deemed "at fault" in civil court. This protects your assets and helps keep your insurance rates stable.

Challenging the Police Report

Police often issue tickets based solely on statements or brief visual evidence at the scene, not a thorough investigation. We aggressively challenge the police report's findings, the officer's interpretation of events, and the lack of proper accident reconstruction. We look for evidence the officer failed to collect or consider.

 

Local Expertise: Metro Atlanta Accident Jurisdiction

Accident investigations and subsequent tickets involve highly specific procedures depending on the jurisdiction.

 

Experienced in Local Accident Jurisdictions

Accident cases are complex because they often involve the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), County Police, and Municipal Police. We know how each agency conducts its investigation and how local prosecutors handle their reports.

We frequently handle high-traffic accident tickets on the:

• I-285 Perimeter, I-75/I-85 Downtown Connector, and major arteries.

• Jurisdictions throughout Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, and Gwinnett Counties.

 

What Damages Can You Recover After a Car Accident in Atlanta?
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Why Choose James E. Kee & Associates

When an accident ticket means more than just a fine, you need specialized counsel.

• Expertise Entity: We understand the direct link between a traffic conviction and insurance/civil liability, offering a defense focused on long-term financial protection—not just court fees.

• Trial Ready: We prepare every case to challenge the investigating officer’s testimony and evidence in court, giving us maximum leverage for negotiation.

 

Protect Your Rights and Assets. Schedule Your Confidential Case Review Today!

Don't let an accident-related ticket become a financial disaster. Before you pay the fine or speak with an insurance adjuster, speak with an attorney who understands the high stakes of civil liability.

 

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Customer reviews

Leah Cote 9/19/2025

James Kee was very helpful in my consultation and provided great advice as to how I should proceed with my case.

Bishop Ken Hardin Sr. 9/2/2025

Mr. James Kee treated me with the utmost respect and was very informative during my consultation with him. If you are looking for an attorney that is very knowledgeable and willing to make sure you are given the best possible advice, please contact attorney James Kee!

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Kee is an awesome attorney. If he says, he can handle it, he will definitely do it 100%. I had a traffic citation and he dismissed it easily. I recommend him 100%. He is also available on texts all the time to answer.

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Don't let a CDL ticket disrupt your career and financial stability. A seemingly minor traffic violation can snowball into serious consequences, potentially leading to disqualification from driving or even losing your CDL entirely.  This could happen due to offenses like operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license, accumulating points from speeding tickets, violations related to logbooks, DUIs, dispensing of a controlled substance, being convicted of two serious traffic offenses, failing to obey traffic control devices or even the commission of a felony.  These consequences can land you in traffic court and disqualify you, which could jeopardize your commercial driving privileges.  Contact James E. Kee & Associates law firm today for a free consultation with an experienced Georgia Commercial Driver License (CDL) ticket lawyer. We'll fight tirelessly to protect your CDL and ensure you can get back on the road safely and legally. Call a ticket lawyer from James E. Kee & Associates today at (404) 870-6719 or complete our online contact form to schedule your free consultation. We understand that facing a CDL ticket can be a daunting experience. Our CDL ticket and speeding ticket lawyers are here to help throughout local Georgia courts.