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Georgia’s Texting While Driving Law: Georgia Lawyer Explains

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Effective July 2010, in Georgia it is illegal to email, surf the web or do any texting while driving for all drivers. Additionally, for teen drivers, with a class D license and under the age of 18, it is illegal to use a phone at all (hands-free devices included), unless in emergency situations.

The texting law enforces with a maximum fine of $150.

Key terms of the texting law are in order to text, one must be “legally parked“, not merely stopped. Does this mean that one can text while at a red light? Probably not.

Does this law apply to GPS systems that are separate from a phone? No. Standard GPS systems made by companies like Garmin are expressly excluded from the law.

School bus operators are prohibited from using cell phones in any capacity while driving if passengers are on board.

If you have received a ticket because of the texting while driving law, please call the lawyers at Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia.

At Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys, Gainesville, Georgia Attorney, John Breakfield welcomes anyone with any driving or criminal defense questions to Call or Email him. Please remember that all initial consultations are free of charge.  If you have received a ticket for texting while driving please don’t hesitate to contact us.

About the author: John Breakfield is a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney with Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys in Gainesville, Georgia and handles matters regarding traffic violations and criminal defense. Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys can assist clients throughout Georgia including: Hall County (Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch), White County (Cleveland), Lumpkin County (Dahlonega), Gwinnett County (Buford, Sugar Hill, Lawrenceville), Fulton County (Roswell), Dawson County (Dawsonville), Habersham County (Demorest, Cornelia), and all of Northeast Georgia.

This video blog should not be considered nor relied upon as legal advice since it is only intended for general overview and informational purposes. Please consult with a Georgia lawyer on your specific situation in order to determine an appropriate legal course of action.

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