Speeding Tickets

Most states have two kinds of laws that relate to speed restrictions: laws that set specific speed limits in certain zones, such as on residential streets and near schools, and laws that require drivers to maintain a speed that is deemed reasonable under certain circumstances. For example, driving the posted speed limit of 65 m.p.h. in icy weather could result in a speeding ticket if your speed is deemed to constitute unsafe driving.

Some people prefer to pay speeding tickets and be done with them instead of hiring an attorney. But there are some instances when hiring an attorney to dispute your ticket is the best option. One such instance is when the ticket will place enough total points against your driver’s license for your license to be suspended, which means that you will not be legally able to operate a vehicle. Another instance when hiring an attorney is recommended is when your ticket occurs within the context of an accident that involves a second party. Disputing the claim that you were speeding may prevent the other party from claiming damages against you.

The most common reason for disputing a speeding ticket is to avoid accruing driver’s license points that can result in higher auto insurance premiums. To this end, hiring an attorney to dispute your ticket typically results is greater long term cost savings than paying the ticket upfront.