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Why You Should Never Ignore A Traffic Ticket

Luke Warren

Regardless of whether you choose to just pay your traffic ticket or try to fight it in court, the worst thing you can do is to simply ignore a traffic ticket. You will likely end up paying much more money than you otherwise would and you may face other penalties.

The Consequences of Ignoring Your Traffic Ticket

Beating a traffic ticket is easier than you might think. The officer might have made a mistake or might not even show up to the hearing. Your fine might also be dropped if you are unable to pay it and if you are able to show that the fine will cause you hardship. The judge might choose to put you on a payment plan, reduce the size of the fine, or require that you perform community service instead.

Other consequences that might occur include the possibility that your driver's license will be suspended or you may face additional penalties. Failure to appear can lead to you being found guilty of another crime. You will have to pay an additional fine, you may have a warrant issued for your arrest, and you may be sent to collections.

When You Don't Want to Attend the Hearing

If you do not want to attend a traffic ticket hearing, you may have the option of simply pleading guilty and paying the fine immediately. However, you will want to make sure that you will not have to attend the hearing. In some cases, you might be forced to attend the hearing still.

Even if you aren't forced to attend, it is essential that you pay your traffic ticket. Otherwise, you might have your license suspended and will not be allowed to renew the registration on your vehicle.

How a Traffic Attorney Can Help

If you are able to have your traffic ticket dismissed, not only will you not have to pay the fine, but you will also be able to avoid receiving points on your license. If you receive too many points on your license, you might risk having your driver's license suspended. 

You may be able to have your ticket dismissed if you are able to call into question the issuing officer's version of the events. For example, if you were pulled over for speeding and you are able to prove that the speedometer was defective, you may be able to use this to have your speeding ticket dismissed.

Contact traffic lawyers in your area to learn more.


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After I was accused of committing crime that I knew I wasn't guilty of, I realized that there were a few things I needed to take care of, and fast. For starters, I needed to focus on fighting for my reputation by working with a criminal attorney. I started looking around for a great lawyer who was qualified to take my case, and I was able to find a professional that I really felt comfortable with. They had a ton of experience and a commitment to keeping me happy, and within a few short months I was proven innocent. This blog is all about fighting for what you know is right.

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