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Interesting Facts About Georgia Speed Limits and Crashes From an Experienced Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer

Many public awareness campaigns correctly target drunk driving and distracted driving as dangerous and potentially fatal problems. While such campaigns are important, we must not forget other dangerous driving behaviors that could cause serious and fatal accidents. Speeding, for example, remains a problem that can have catastrophic consequences.

4 Things Georgia Drivers Need to Know About Speeding

Did you know that:

Only 11 states have speed limits higher than Georgia's maximum speed limit of 70 mph, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?
A speeding violation in Georgia can result in a fine of $2,000, 12 months in jail and/or a license suspension, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?
Speed is a factor in 1 out of 6 fatal Georgia crashes, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation?
The chances of being seriously injured in a Georgia accident are three times higher when speed is a factor than when speed is not a factor, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation?

While the potential penalties for speeding are significant, the data suggests that speed-related accidents remain a problem in Georgia. If you see a speeding driver it is important to try to move over to let the driver pass before a serious crash occurs. If the driver is driving aggressively or erratically you may also consider calling the police so that the driver can be stopped before a tragedy occurs.

What Georgia Drivers Need to Know After a Speed-Related Crash

If you have been hurt or if you have lost a loved one in an Atlanta car accident, then you need to understand your potential legal rights to a financial recovery. The experienced Atlanta car accident lawyers at The Dover Law Firm regularly represent victims of speed-related crashes. We know how to investigate accidents and pursue fair and equitable damages.

For more information, please contact an Atlanta auto accident attorney at 1.770.518.1133 for a free consultation.