Do Not Fret If You Get a Speeding Ticket

If you are ever pulled over for going faster than the speed limit, the first thing you should not do is panic. If this is your first traffic offense, relax. You are not going to be taken to jail or have your car impounded. Depending on the officer and how fast you were going, you may end up with a warning or you may be issued a speeding ticket. No matter what the outcome of that traffic stop is, it is not the end of the world. There are a few things you can do to reduce the effects of that citation.

Since you don't have a negative driving record, chances are you have pretty good auto insurance rates. When you get traffic citations and other negative marks on your driving record, your auto insurance premiums increase significantly. Any other citations that you may have received in the past and paid so you didn't have to go to court are on your driving record. Do yourself a favor and before you pay off that speeding ticket: find a traffic lawyer and schedule a consultation.

Just because you were pulled over doesn't necessarily mean that you were at fault. Sometimes traffic cops can make mistakes, too. Instead of just accepting responsibility and paying hundreds of dollars that you can use for something else, see what a traffic attorney has to say about the matter. It is very possible to get the fine reduced, points thrown out or the speeding ticket completely dismissed.

When you take the time to hire an attorney for your speeding ticket, you are protecting your rights and your driving record. If you don't feel that you should have been pulled over and cited, trust your instincts and hire a lawyer. Let them get the evidence and information that is needed to rectify the situation for you. They can find out if the radar equipment the cop used was malfunctioning or due for service. Your attorney can find out if the cop has had problems with issuing citations in the past. Your lawyer can dig around and find out if there is anything to prove that you did not deserve the citation.

Did you know that the majority of people who receive a speeding ticket pay them without scheduling a court date to fight it? Because of this fact, a ton of money is made each year from these fines. In many cases if you schedule a court date, there is a large chance that the issuing officer will not show up. If the officer doesn't show up, there is no case and the ticket automatically becomes null and void. Save yourself the trouble and some frustrations by taking advantage of some of your rights for due process. Everyone makes mistakes, even traffic cops. You shouldn't have to pay for their negligence or mistakes. Save time and money by getting legal counsel any time you are issued a citation.