Traffic amnesty program offered through March 29

The Union City Municipal Court is offering a new traffic amnesty program to resolve unpaid traffic citations through the month of March, according to a news release. Through March 29, individuals who have outstanding traffic citations within Union City will have the opportunity to clear their records.

The purpose of the Amnesty Program is to help restore driving records for as many drivers as possible as well as to allow citizens to handle any outstanding charges, all at one time, often with reduced fines.

Selected low-risk traffic charges were identified to take part in the Traffic Amnesty Program to be resolved without seeing a judge. However, some violations require a court appearance, such as no proof of insurance and suspended registration. In those instances, the person must come to Union City Municipal Court office to request a hearing with a judge.

Depending on the number of years since the citation was received, people who wish to contest their outstanding traffic citations may have the option of requesting a hearing as well. Any person who resolves an outstanding traffic citation through the Amnesty Program will receive documentation to submit to the Georgia Department of Driver Services or any other agency, if necessary, to assist in restoring a driving record.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Union City Municipal Court, 5060 Union Street, Union City.