Traffic Ticket Attorney & Surprising Fees

Mar 22
09:16

2011

Abraham Avotina

Abraham Avotina

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A traffic ticket attorney can help a motorist but there may be some surprising fees. Here are some things to think about.

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Is it time to put in a call to a traffic ticket attorney? Driving down the road with other things on your mind than speed limits and regulations can bring the shock of red lights flashing in the rear view mirror. “Oh no!” a motorist may wail,Traffic Ticket Attorney & Surprising Fees Articles is that police cruiser after me? It’s easy to get caught up in thoughts, conversations with passengers or on the cell phone and not notice a decrease in posted speed limit signs. Or some drivers have a heavier foot than others. Bearing down too hard on the gas pedal can land a motor vehicle operator in the zoom zone.

On the other hand, maybe the cop is in error and the driver decides to fight the ticket. If this is the case, the fighter may get a surprise when he or she discovers the fighting fees to be higher than the original fine.
In some states, courts have added fees for fighting tickets. There’s an additional $25 cost to citizens who decide to present their side of the argument to a judge. In an effort to raise money and cut down on frivolous lawsuits, extra costs have been added, much to the surprise of many speeders or non-speeders.

A $50 tack-on cost is added for individuals who want to contest a court clerk’s decision in the matter. Sometimes these cash amount can even break the hundred dollar mark. This can be a real source of frustration, especially if the original fine was for a lesser amount. Citizens who’ve been nabbed by the cops for moving violations and even lead-footed lawyers are up in arms about what they consider to be an injustice. A lawyer in Massachusetts who found himself in this predicament has filed a suit against the practice.

The court systems that have initiated these “fees for fighters” are reportedly doing very well. They’ve brought in a lot of cash and have seen their dockets of case loads be reduced. This has cut down on overcrowded schedules and amped up some strapped financial systems.

What’s a driver to do? Well, one thing to do is always be mindful while behind the wheel of an automobile. It’s easy to become distracted and accidentally fly past photo radar cameras or bolt through a school zone. But it may be time to take a few steps back and commit to being mindful on the road. It’s a centering practice to be “present” in all situations of your life or it will pass you by. Noticing the scenery, feeling your hands on the wheel and the curve of the road are all ways to stay focused and be “present.” Not only will this practice improve the quality of your life but it will cut down on traffic tickets, as well. With the price of gasoline escalating every fifteen minutes or so, it would be a frugal and ecologically sound idea to slow down a bit anyway. Save some gas money, save the Earth’s natural resources, and save yourself the anguish of fighting traffic tickets that have additional fees slapped on. If all else fails, call a traffic ticket attorney to get you out of the jam.