Most traffic violations are considered minor criminal offenses; although some offenses, such as "Driving While Intoxicated" or "Driving Under the Influence" are taken quite seriously. Even minor mechanical or speeding violations> can have serious consequences, leading up to your license being suspended, if you have several infractions over a short period of time. Frequently, you will have to pay the fine listed on the face of the ticket, and there is also a strong possibility that your vehicle insurance premiums will increase. It is recommended that you contact a traffic violation lawyer prior to appearing at court regarding the traffic violation or speeding violations. A traffic violation attorney will be able to assess your current situation and recommend a professional resolution to the traffic violation. Find more information here in the traffic violations practice center.

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Ask a Lawyer - Traffic Violations Law questions answered by leading lawyers I am currently on probation for DWLR; I have already done a year and a half of the 2 year probation I have been to all my meeting and have been paying my fees. Should I tell my probation officer? Will I recieve jail time or extended probation? hello my name is Ronnie i have court date coming up in morganton Nc i had it continued once will the DMV reference number 10CR728154 Mecklenburg county for speeding The ticket number is: 10IF712449 I hired an attorney to represent me on the above matter. I requested I not be plead guilty because I had another ticket (and I¿d lose my license). I was assured that wouldn¿t happen. He plead me guilty to speeding- I have lost my license. I¿m seeking representation to change the judgment of this ticket by bringing it back to court as a motion for appropriate relief. I¿m the sole provider of 7 kids and a senior citizen father that lives with me and must drive to work/support them. Please help me. I recived a speeding ticket while driving cross country to my military base. Me and my husband had j pick up speed. I was in the driver seat no longer than 5min when i was pulled over. The cop claims that i was going 85 in a 70 but i no i was going no more 80. Should i try to fight this or just get a lawyer and pay it off? If i got a lawyer and have to pay a ticket and court costs all much wiith that all cost While parking my rear bumper touched the front bumper of another car. I got a citation for "failin owner of the other car told the officer there was no damage and to forget about it. Still got a citation. view more...