Get Help With Your Traffic Ticket

Are you wondering what to do if you got a traffic ticket? Many people who get traffic tickets think they are probably best just paying them off. The sooner you pay it off, the sooner you can move on with your life, right? Not necessarily. Even if you do not think you have a great chance of winning your case, it is worth fighting it. Most minor traffic tickets are not considered criminal offenses. That said, the more you have on your record, the more problems they could cause. Especially if you have multiple, repeated traffic infractions you may find that your punishments become more serious. 

What does it mean if you choose to pay off your traffic ticket? 

If you decide to pay off your traffic ticket, you may find that it is the same as pleading guilty. While it may seem like the easiest thing to do at the time, it can have more serious consequences later. Each state will have different laws regarding how long a traffic conviction will stay on your driving record, and it is possible, depending on your state, that you will have points reduced from your driving record. This can greatly affect things like your insurance premiums and could impact whether you get a certain job if it requires you to drive. 

Will I be waiting a long time to get a decision when I go to traffic court? 

It is unlikely. Typically, you will get an answer straight from the judge after you and the police officer present both sides of the story. In some instances, a judge may send their decision in the mail. 

Will I be able to drive if a judge suspends my license? 

If your license is suspended you are not supposed to drive. However, a lawyer, like a traffic ticket attorney from a law firm like Rispoli & Borneo, P.C. knows that it is possible to get a restricted license. This means that you are allowed to drive while your license is technically suspended under very specific circumstances. This could be work or school. However, if you have a suspended license, no restricted license, and are out driving anyway, you may find yourself in for more serious charges like going to jail or facing expensive fines. 

Don’t leave your traffic ticket up to chance, especially if this is not your first time being charged with a traffic violation. Consider seeing how a local attorney can help you out.