This is a question I have been asked many times over and for the most part, my answer is a resounding “NO!” Yes, going to court is time consuming and inconvenient, but by paying the ticket online you are incurring costs you haven’t even considered for this “convenience”.
Most traffic violations in Georgia are assessed a point value that the DDS uses to determine whether to suspend your license. If you get too many points on your license, say goodbye to your car and hello to MARTA. Additionally, the fees that courts publish are static and non-negotiable. Paying online will also not allow you to plead Nolo Contendre, which is a plea option that in most cases will allow you to avoid points on your record. You can only use Nolo Contendre once every 5 years for each offense, but paying online does not allow for that option.
Along with the risk of losing your license for having too many points, your insurance can go up as well. This is another hidden cost of traffic tickets, as insurance premiums can rise significantly based on the violation.
While in the short run, it may seem overly time consuming to appear in court yourself or hire an experienced traffic attorney to represent you on “just a traffic ticket”, in the long run, you may be saving money, time, and your future driving privileges as well.
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