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Understandig the Actual Cost of a Speeding Ticket

You received a traffic ticket. Should you fight a speeding ticket or just pay the fine? Do not just pay a ticket – at least not before researching your options.

Understand your rights and your chance to beat a ticket. Even if you do not think that you should hire a traffic lawyer – take advantage of a free consultation. You may be able to defend your ticket on your own or you may decide to beat your traffic violation with the skilled representation of a traffic attorney.

A good place to start is to understand the true cost of a speeding ticket. Once you understand your true cost of a traffic ticket, you will be in better position to determine whether you should hire a lawyer.

Insurance Cost

Every car insurance company reviews the driving record of the individuals that they insure – and the driving record of the people who have asked for a car insurance quote. Even a seemingly insignificant speeding ticket can result in extreme insurance premium increases. Each insurance company has their own typical premium increases. Ask your traffic lawyer about your company.

License Suspension

All states have traffic laws that can lead to a license suspension. Typically, when you get to a certain number of “points” your license is automatically suspended. Conviction of certain traffic violations (for example, excessive speed, reckless operation, hit skip) can result in an automatic license suspension. If you are a minor, conviction of even a simple speeding ticket can result in a license suspension.

The laws of each state are different. Consult with a local traffic lawyer or speeding ticket attorney to determine whether or not your case can lead to a suspension of your driving privileges.

Driving Record

Even though the points received for traffic violation convictions “fall-off” your record after a certain number of years (typically three to seven years), the conviction will stay on your record forever. Prosecutors typically review your driving record and use it as a guide as to how your case will be handled. By paying your ticket, your record has been blemished and the chances of catching any break in the future have substantially decreased. This phenomena can easily spiral into more points and even greater insurance cost in the future.

Free Consultation

Once you have determined what your actual cost of the traffic ticket/violation, take advantage of a free consultation with a local traffic lawyer. A local speeding ticket attorney is familiar with the traffic court and process in your jurisdiction. Your local attorney can advise you as to your chances to successfully defend a traffic ticket with or without legal representation, and often can give you the best fee for representation.

Just click on the Free Consultation button or scroll down and select the state in which you received your traffic ticket or speeding ticket. The traffic lawyer will receive your information and you will receive the lawyer's contact information.