Some Florida residents may not think much of not paying a traffic ticket or ignoring a summons to appear in traffic court, but both actions can cause serious consequences. Motorists who consider non-compliance with the traffic court process should consider the...
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Issued a ticket? You have a right to a defense
If you get a ticket for speeding or another offense, you’re not alone. Thousands of people receive tickets every year in Florida. In fact, there were almost 3 million tickets issued by Florida’s law enforcement officers in 2017. The types of traffic offenses that...
5 common traffic violations made by teen drivers
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting accomplishment for any teen. But when you are a new driver, you may be more likely to violate certain traffic laws. Not only can violating traffic laws lead to tickets, but it can also lead to crashes. Car crashes are the...
If You Don’t Know About Traffic Laws, Consider These Things
Have you ever gotten a traffic ticket? What happened in that situation? Did you pay for it? Did you know that when you get a traffic ticket and hire a lawyer to fight for your case? When it comes to traffic ticket lawyers, there certain things that you need to know...
Preparation Is Crucial: Understanding the Process of Traffic Ticket Dismissal
Millions of traffic tickets are issued every year in the US. Depending on the state, an offender can get a penalty cost ranging between $150 and $2000. Speeding violations in Florida are not any less strict as they carry fines of up to $500. If you happened to commit...
Pedal to the Metal: How to Find and Hire Your First Traffic Court Attorney
Statistics show that out of the 196 million drivers in the United States, about 41 million will receive a speeding ticket each year. This is almost 112,000 tickets a day. The average cost of a ticket is about $152, and this translates to over six trillion dollars paid...
What to Do When You Get a Ticket with Evidence From Traffic Monitoring Cameras
In order to get the best information when fighting a traffic case, you’ll need to first and foremost know your rights. Over the years, jurisdictions have increased their reach in trying to catch traffic offenders. One of the most used forms of issuing and enforcing...
Are Police Quotas for Traffic Citations Fact or Fiction?
Drive slow. It’s the end of the month and the police need to meet their quota. If you’ve been driving long enough, someone has probably said this to you either directly or in passing. But is it true? Do police quotas exist? More importantly, are police quotas legal?...
Can Hiring a Traffic Violation Lawyer Save You Money?
When you need a traffic ticket attorney it’s best that you leave no stone unturned to find them. You might be thinking — it’s just a ticket, do a really need a lawyer? While this question is valid, rest assured that hiring a traffic violation lawyer is one of the best...
What to do When You’re Caught By A Red Light Camera
The Right Steps For Facing Florida Red Light Cams With red light cameras springing up everywhere nowadays, there is the need to ensure that you properly protect yourself from getting on the wrong side of the law. Testing the red light cameras is one of the easiest and...