Traffic Violations FAQs

• Q: What is the Effect of a Traffic Ticket on Your Car Insurance Rates?
  A: The bad news is that even one traffic ticket can raise your insurance rates. Typically, when you plead guilty or are found guilty of a traffic offense points … More
• Q: What is a traffic ticket?
  A: A traffic ticket is a citation or summons issued to a violator of one or more traffic violations (motor vehicle laws).  The citation or summons, issued by a … More
• Q: I Didn't Mean To Speed, Can I Still Get A Ticket?
  A: Yes, a speeding ticket does not take into account the reason for speeding.  This is called a strict-liability offense.  The police only have to prove that … More
• Q: Is signing the ticket an admission of guilt?
  A: No, it's just your acknowledgment of receipt of the notice to appear .   Because you are actually being charged with a violation of law, the officer could … More
• Q: I Forgot My License At Home, Am I In Trouble?
  A: You should carry your license with you whenever you are operating a motor vehicle.  In some states you may be able to avoid a conviction if you bring your … More
• Q: Should I hire a Traffic Violation Attorney?
  A: If you are the holder of a commercial driver's license (CDL) and are convicted of certain traffic violations while operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), or … More
• Q: What Is Traffic Court?
  A: Traffic court is a type of court that mainly handles traffic laws such as traffic citations and tickets.  A traffic court can be completely separate from other … More
• Q: Do I Have To Go To Court To Pay My Fine?
  A: No, in most states you can mail your fine directly to the court house.  Some states even allow you to make a payment online.  However, you can always pay … More
• Q: What Do Traffic Violation Attorneys Do?
  A: The right to drive is a privilege, which is mainly governed by the individual states.  Traffic violation attorneys deal with a mix of regulations and … More
• Q: Are traffic violations civil or criminal matters?
  A: Traffic violations are considered criminal matters, and are handled as criminal law cases.  As a result, the sentence imposed is an obligation that the offender … More