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Traffic Moving Violations:
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Common moving violations include speeding, running a red light or stop sign, driving
with an expired license or without auto insurance, and passing a stopped school
bus. If you receive a traffic ticket or citation for a moving violation, you have
the option to pay the stated fine, or to appear in court on the date and time you
are required to appear. A traffic citation should be taken seriously. Letting a
traffic ticket go unpaid or failing to appear in court can result in suspension
of your driver’s license, additional fines, and even a warrant for your arrest.
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Receiving a citation for a moving violation does not mean that you are guilty of
the offense. Just paying the fine is the same as pleading guilty in court, however,
and may make driving more costly to you for some time. The Texas point system adds
two points to your license for driving in excess of ten percent above the posted
speed limit, and three points for moving violations resulting in an accident.
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Points on your driving record may cause your auto insurance rates to go up considerably
for several years. More than six points on your driving record in a three-year period,
and you will owe annual surcharge fines to the state. Failure to pay these fines
can result in suspension of your license.
You may request permission of the court to take a driving safety course before your
court date to have your ticket dismissed, but only once per year. You may not take
the course for certain violations, including speeding in excess of twenty-five miles
per hour over the posted speed limit or driving without auto insurance. You may
request deferred adjudication in some cases, where in return for a deferred sentence
you will pay the fine and court costs and be placed on probation, during which time
the court may require you to complete a driving safety course. If you receive no
more tickets during the probation period, your ticket will be dismissed. Deferred
adjudication is completely at the discretion of the court and is not always available.
Hiring a traffic attorney to defend you in court is likely to be your best option
to fight your traffic ticket, keep points off your driving record, and keep your
auto insurance rates from skyrocketing. A traffic attorney can represent you in
court on your behalf, so that you also save valuable time by not having to appear
yourself. An experienced traffic lawyer is familiar with the applicable law and
court procedures, giving you the best chance
for winning your case. With skillful representation, many traffic cases result in
dismissal or in pleading down to a nonmoving violation with a reduced fine, leaving
your driving record intact.
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Sullo & Sullo, LLP has an experienced team of traffic attorneys who can help you
fight your traffic ticket and protect your driving record.
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Please call us today at 1-800-730-7607 or hire us online!
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The Recent Articles and Publications
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December 12, 2011
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How Failing to Appear Can Turn You into a Fugitive
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Most of us would never imagine the word fugitive could apply to us simply because we forgot about a traffic ticket. Unfortunately, this is not the case. A missed court date, even if it is for a minor traffic infraction, can land you in plenty of trouble.
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December 12, 2011
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I’ve been Arrested on a Traffic Warrant—What Should I Do?
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Although many of us are under the impression that neglecting to show up for a simple traffic ticket hearing is really no big deal, should you find yourself being taken into custody under a City of Houston arrest warrant you may be shocked to realize how serious it really is.
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