Atlanta offers 'get out of jail (almost) free' deal for traffic warrants
Amnesty offer in Atlanta traffic court
Starting Monday, drivers who’ve missed court dates for traffic violations will now have a second chance of getting those cases handled. The city of Atlanta has launched an amnesty program for people who’ve failed to appear in court for traffic related offenses.
ATLANTA - Got an outstanding traffic warrant in Atlanta? Been dodging the court like it’s an ex you don’t want to see? Well, good news—the Municipal Court of Atlanta is giving you a chance to clear your record without the fear of getting cuffed in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru.
From March 17 to April 21, 2025, the City of Atlanta Amnesty Program lets you waive your failure-to-appear (FTA) arrest warrant for traffic violations. That means no more looking over your shoulder when you see flashing lights—at least for that old ticket you never took care of.
Here’s the deal:
- Missed your court date for a traffic violation? You’re in luck!
- Only traffic-related FTA warrants are eligible. (Sorry, if your offense involved code violations or something wilder, this ain’t for you.)
- The court is holding special hearing sessions just for people like you.
Court officials encourage you to take advantage of this golden opportunity. So, before you end up explaining to your boss why you got arrested on your lunch break, check your eligibility at court.atlantaga.gov and handle your business!
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Chief Municipal Court Clerk Deandre Moore tells FOX 5 traffic violations make up about 85 percent of the 100,000 cases that flow through the court system each year.
Despite court dates being scheduled, about a third of those traffic cases are unresolved.