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Okay, so here's the deal. On an auto enthusiasts forum I frequent some guy posts that he received a ticket for "laying drag." The general response has been "just pay the ticket", hah hah, so funny. I didn't think they took it very seriously, whereas had I done something that stupid I would have.
I did a quick search on traffic code, and found that unlike my state, "laying drag" where he lives in Georgia is classified as a misdemeanor. I replied to the the original poster that laying drag in Georgia is a misdemeanor, and he ought to take it seriously as it could possibly show up on a criminal back-ground check. I noted that depending on the type of job he was getting (driving, etc.) "laying drag" may or may not matter to a company.
Someone else said it won't show up on a criminal back-ground check, only on a DMV report. So my question is, do traffic misdemeanors show up on criminal back-ground checks, or only on DMV reports?
For reference from the Georgia code:
§ 40-6-251. Driving in circular or zigzag course; "laying drags."
(a) No driver of any motor vehicle shall operate the vehicle upon the public streets, highways, public or private driveways, airport runways, or parking lots in such a manner as to create a danger to persons or property by intentionally and unnecessarily causing the vehicle to move in a zigzag or circular course or to gyrate or spin around, except to avoid a collision or injury or damage.
(b) The offenses described in this Code section shall be sufficiently identified on any traffic ticket, warrant, accusation, or indictment when referred to as "laying drags."
(c) This Code section shall not apply to drivers operating vehicles in or on any raceway, drag strip, or similar place customarily and lawfully used for such purposes.
(d) Any person violating subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Interestingly enough, squealing your tires under this law is not "laying drag" (I found a court case which backs this up, if the vehicle does not zig-zag, gyrate and kept under control), which I found odd as I always thought laying drags was squealing your tires!
For the record, I'm not looking for ways to get this guy off the hook. It was a bonehead move, very deliberate (spinning the car around 3 times).
I did a quick search on traffic code, and found that unlike my state, "laying drag" where he lives in Georgia is classified as a misdemeanor. I replied to the the original poster that laying drag in Georgia is a misdemeanor, and he ought to take it seriously as it could possibly show up on a criminal back-ground check. I noted that depending on the type of job he was getting (driving, etc.) "laying drag" may or may not matter to a company.
Someone else said it won't show up on a criminal back-ground check, only on a DMV report. So my question is, do traffic misdemeanors show up on criminal back-ground checks, or only on DMV reports?
For reference from the Georgia code:
§ 40-6-251. Driving in circular or zigzag course; "laying drags."
(a) No driver of any motor vehicle shall operate the vehicle upon the public streets, highways, public or private driveways, airport runways, or parking lots in such a manner as to create a danger to persons or property by intentionally and unnecessarily causing the vehicle to move in a zigzag or circular course or to gyrate or spin around, except to avoid a collision or injury or damage.
(b) The offenses described in this Code section shall be sufficiently identified on any traffic ticket, warrant, accusation, or indictment when referred to as "laying drags."
(c) This Code section shall not apply to drivers operating vehicles in or on any raceway, drag strip, or similar place customarily and lawfully used for such purposes.
(d) Any person violating subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Interestingly enough, squealing your tires under this law is not "laying drag" (I found a court case which backs this up, if the vehicle does not zig-zag, gyrate and kept under control), which I found odd as I always thought laying drags was squealing your tires!
For the record, I'm not looking for ways to get this guy off the hook. It was a bonehead move, very deliberate (spinning the car around 3 times).
Hey, it's Ask A Cop...ANYTHING is possible in here!!
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