What to Know About Failure to Yield Accidents

Whoever has the right-of-way in a given scenario is specified in detail by the rules of the road. This is crucial to keep in mind while navigating busy junctions or situations involving several vehicles. Several collisions occurred because cars disregarded who had the priority.

Any time a motorist causes an accident by failing to yield when required to do so, we call it a “failure to yield” accident. This is particularly common at intersections when traffic signals are malfunctioning. This kind of accident is not uncommon. It is prevalent in regions where disruptions to traffic lights occur due to bad weather.

More than 2.5 million accidents occur every year. If a car hits you because they didn’t let you pass while you had the right of way, you may sue for damages. For advice on your options, speak with a lawyer who specializes in accidents caused by a driver’s refusal to yield.

The majority of vehicle and truck accidents and injuries that occur as a consequence of a failure to yield in Georgia are the result of distracted driving. This occurs when the motorist at fault fails to notice a stop sign, a traffic signal, or your incoming automobile or motorbike.

The police reports, body cams, patrol car cameras, witness accounts, and electronic data from the cars are all potential sources of evidence that might assist you in proving your case and winning your automobile accident lawsuit.

Failure to Yield Penalties in Georgia

Under any of these laws, the infraction of failing to yield is considered a misdemeanor. You will be subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and three points on your license if you are found guilty of the crime or if you acknowledge having committed it. There is a good chance that your insurance prices will also go up. Remember, points remain on your license for two years.

Have You Been Ticketed for Failure to Yield?

Here are examples of common defenses for a failure to yield ticket:

• There is video proof that shows you giving way. It is possible that if you were at a location where there were security cameras, these could be traffic cams or even cameras on the exterior of businesses, you will be able to get the tape to demonstrate that you did, in fact, yield to oncoming traffic.

• Having trouble seeing. You may be able to use this as a defense if there was heavy fog or the sun was in your eyes, preventing you from seeing the vehicle or sign that you were required to yield to. This only works if the factors used were totally beyond your control.

Points to Consider

Drivers who have broken traffic regulations will get points on their driving records from the Department of Driver Services (DDS) in the state of Georgia. If you are issued a moving violation, the police will report the infraction to the DDS, and points will be added onto your driving record depending on the severity of the infraction. If you accumulate an excessive number of points, you run the risk of having your driver’s license canceled, suspended, or even revoked.

You should make sure that you notify your insurance when you are given penalty points. Not doing so could invalidate your policy and leave you without insurance cover. Points will have an impact on your insurance costs.

If a motorist accumulates 15 points during a period of 24 months, their driver’s license will be suspended. Residents of Georgia who have a valid driver’s license may submit a request to the Department of Driver Services to have the amount of points that have been added to their Georgia license reduced. Once every five years, a reduction of up to seven points is possible.

Don’t make the mistake of believing a traffic ticket is no big deal. If you pay the ticket, you are automatically pleading guilty and not contesting the points against your license. By contesting the citations you received for failing to yield, you may keep your driving privileges and avoid paying a fine. You may reach the multi-award winning Gumprecht Law Firm by calling 678-800-1050 or visiting their website. 

The Gumprecht Law Firm
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Atlanta, GA 30326
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