Got a Traffic Ticket in Newton County? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Just Pay It
You’re driving through Covington on I-20, headed into Oxford or cruising down GA-36 near Porterdale. Maybe you’re running late. Maybe you didn’t notice the speed limit change. And then — flashing lights. A ticket. Happens fast, right?
Most drivers think the simple solution is to just pay the fine and move on. But that’s exactly what insurance companies and the courts hope you’ll do. At The Ticket Clinic, we’ve seen it far too often — good drivers get hit with big consequences because they didn’t know their options. That’s why we’re here.
Paying a Ticket in Newton County = Pleading Guilty
If you pay that ticket, you’re not closing the book — you’re opening a new chapter of problems. In Georgia, paying is a guilty plea. That means points on your license, and with enough of those (15 in 24 months), your license gets suspended. Doesn’t matter if it’s your first ticket in years.
Then your insurance company finds out. Even one minor violation — like speeding in Social Circle or failing to yield in Covington — can drive your premium up by 20% or more. That’s hundreds per year. Thousands over time.
Tickets We Handle All the Time in Newton County and Nearby
The Newton County roads stay busy, and tickets happen often. We’ve defended drivers across the region for:
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Speeding on I-20, Highway 278, or GA-36
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Failure to stop or signal in Porterdale or Oxford
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Running a red light near Covington Square
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Driving without proof of insurance
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School zone or seatbelt violations
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CDL and trucking infractions — big penalties, bigger stakes
These charges come with points, fines, and stress. But a good Newton County traffic lawyer can fight to keep them off your record — or get them tossed entirely.
Where Will Your Case Be Heard?
Most citations in the area are heard at:
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Newton County State Court
1132 Usher Street, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 784-2035
You might also deal with:
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Covington Municipal Court – 1143 Oak Street SE, Covington, GA
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Porterdale Municipal Court – 2400 Main Street, Porterdale, GA
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Oxford Municipal Court – 110 W Clark Street, Oxford, GA
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Social Circle Municipal Court – 138 E Hightower Trail, Social Circle, GA
Each court operates differently, and knowing how to navigate them can be the difference between points and protection. We’ve been in all of them — and we know what works.
Why Trust a Newton County Traffic Lawyer From The Ticket Clinic
For over 30 years, we’ve fought tickets just like yours. With more than 5 million cases under our belt, we know how to find flaws in the ticket, negotiate with the court, and make sure your insurance doesn’t take the hit.
We offer:
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Aggressive defense strategies
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Court representation — you often don’t have to appear
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Dismissals, reductions, or non-point outcomes
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Help keeping your license and insurance clean
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Local experience with Newton County’s courts and officers
Georgia Roads. Georgia Courts. Georgia Drivers. We’ve Got You Covered.
At The Ticket Clinic, we’re not guessing. We’re winning. If you’ve been ticketed in Covington, Porterdale, Oxford, or anywhere in Newton County — let us help you fight back.
Text 305305 or call 1-800-CITATION to speak with a Newton County traffic lawyer today. Don’t pay it. Beat it.