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.