On Monday the Atlanta Municipal Court announced that for the first time since the ransomware attack on March 22, traffic court is in session. Appearing in court is the only way to deal with traffic violations, but a city spokesperson confirmed no penalties for missed appointments will be administered until everything has been restored.
It’s been nearly four weeks since a ransomware attack crippled the city’s computer system and interrupted many city services. Water and sewer bills are also still only payable by check or money order, in person or by mail.
Julie Tracy, an Atlanta resident who has not been able to pay a minor traffic violation, has been frustrated by a lack of clear information from the city.
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