How To Beat A Speeding Ticket Avoiding, Contesting and Beating Speeding Tickets

15Dec/093

How much are court costs in Ohio when you fight a speeding ticket?

How much are average court costs in Ohio when you fight a speeding ticket?

I was wondering if some one knows what are the fees that the county may asses (ballpark figure) if I end up fighting my speeding ticket with a lawyer representing me. I am trying to estimate if the entire cost is worth it or if I should pay the higher insurance for 3 years. The ticket I got would be 4points in my state

12Dec/093

live in north carolina, got a speeding ticket in Maryland. Will it show up on license and my insurance go up?

I'm thinking about getting a lawyer or should I just pay the ticket and hope it won't get reported to my insurance company
Will the lawyer help lower the driving points or allow me to plead no contest if my driving record is clean?

10Dec/092

officer lost my ticket,?

I was pulled over almost 2 months ago and my court date was 2-3 weeks it was for unlawfull turning and speed contest, I hired an attorney he went to court but he told me that the court postponed my court date because the officer who pulled me over lost my ticket the speed contest ticket and when he gave me my ticket he gave me one ticket with both of the violations unlawful turning and speed contest so how would he lose my ticket and fail to file it , if he had it on one ticket.

My main questions are if they can't find the other ticket what will happen? [my court date was postponed to august]
and my other question is that my lawyer has been looking like crazy if I have a warrant but he cant seem to find my case or warrant if I have one, What if I get pulled over? how do I find out if i have a warrant?, and If I get pulled over and I do have a warrant which I shouldn't I havent missed court what if I get arrested because they lost my ticket what can I do?

thank you for your time and reply if you chose to do so.
also they cant find my case number for the sperated ticket which they weren't suppose to do, Cant they put in my name and find it?

since they cant find it that means it was never filed right?

7Dec/0916

Is it worth hiring a lawyer to go to court over a speeding ticket or would it be better if I just showed up?

The ticket was for going 82 in a 65. I have gone before and had good results and this one would be a drive for a court date I just wasnt sure how it would turn out with a lawyer.
I was going 82 in a 65. I have a clean driving record and I was just zoned out due to I was going to a Hospital out of state due to a friend being in a motorcycle accident.

6Dec/094

i got 3 speeding tickets and have lost my license. The court said to get a coram nobis. do you need a lawyer??

I need a coram nobis to reopen a case to drop a speeding ticket down to a traffic violation. do i need a lawyer to do this or could i do it on my own and save 400.oo dollars? i need to know so please right to me granger162003@yahoo.com with the toppick ticket thank you i apreciat it. holp someone can help
the d,as office has allready maid out the paperwork to where the court will change the plea. all i need is the coram nobis to reopen the case.

2Dec/094

my first speeding ticket in a construction zone?

i got one yesterday, and one today. i know i know, i have the worst of luck and was following traffic on the second one. i don't need chastising. what do/can i do? do i go to court, hire a lawyer, pay the fees? what do u suggest?
they were both for 10 miles over the limit. also, what to do w/regards to my insurance?
just one was in a construction zone... is the fee gonna be doubled or is it the actual fee written?

2Dec/096

i have a 12 point ticket for speeding and about15 on my history. up to a year with a grand fine..jail?

i have a lawyer, im over 30, i completed ncti training level 1, im starting community service , should have 50 or more hours in before i even plea. hope the judge is leaniant

1Dec/095

If I get a speeding ticket and have a lawyer go down for me, can I get the pts reduced?

Hello, I got a ticket for going 29mph in New York City. Instead of plead guilty and take the fine and 6pts, is there another route I can go?

With other tickets that I have gotten like tailgating and improper signaling, I had a lawyer go down for me and get the charge dismissed, etc.

With speeding if I have the lawyer go down, can I get my speeding ticket reduced to just fines or lesser pts.

28Nov/091

Where can I find the New York State penalty/Driving violation fee information?

the question is, where can I find the informations about the penalty points and the driving violation fees regarding the:

speed ticket

no seat-belt for child under 16 year old?

DMV of NYS or NYS Department of Transportation websites were really confusing. I cannot find the informations I need.

Another question : would it be better to buy a lawyer or to just pay the fees? I really need help..!

28Nov/093

Does anyone know of any good Traffic Lawyers THAT WIN in Phoenix.. that specifically deal with PHOTO RADAR!?

I need a GOOD taffic lawyer that will WIN MY CASE in the phoenix area.

My case specifically deals with photo radar speeding tickets!
P.S I am defending my drivers license from being suspended!

25Nov/094

How do I go about getting a lawyer for a speeding ticket in a town that is out of state?

I live in nj and the ticket is for upstate ny
Actually, I'll hire a lawyer for whatever I deem necessary, and thats none of your business. Thanks for your non-relevant input though! :)

24Nov/091

suspended license in florida please help?

i got my license suspended bc i didnt pay for a speeding ticket i had gotten like a yr ago..so one day i was driving and a cop was behind me at a red light and ran my tag number and pulled me over and gave me a ticket for having my license suspended and because i didnt know it wasnt considerd crimnal..but then like 2 weeks later i was driving and at a red light again i got stopped!!!! for the same thing because the cop ran my tag..and i didnt get arrested but i got like this crimnal thing ..and they are making me go to court which is tomorrow..im so worried i dont have a lawyer and i dont know what im gonna say..what do you think they will do to me?

11Nov/092

Speeding ticket, out of class and possesion tickets?

im 16 had my license for 3 months and got pulled over for the first time the other night for speeding. doing 48 in 30 at 9:10 pm with dj license. no cars on the road and had just dropped my friend off and was trying to get home. i had a small baggie of pot and got a possesion ticket, speed in zone, and driving out of class. do i need a lawyer or should i plead guilty?and will my license get suspended ?
thanks for any feedback.

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7Nov/099

Is it worth hiring a lawyer to go to court over a speeding ticket or would it be better if I just showed up?

The ticket was for going 82 in a 65. I have gone before and had good results and this one would be a drive for a court date I just wasnt sure how it would turn out with a lawyer.

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5Nov/097

What consequences could come from a speeding and reckless driving ticket – 88 in a 55?

The title really says it all. I'm 18, living in NC, and have a clean driving record other than a seat belt ticket that I paid off before the court date. I was clocked doing 88 in a 55 coming up behind an unmarked car that happened to be the sheriff, he was in the left lane and I had no idea it was an unmarked car so I tailgated him until he got over. Once I got ahead he pulled me over, needless to say he hated me and on top of that threatened to take me to jail. I'm getting a lawyer, but I don't really know what to expect to come of this, so if anyone has some ideas I would appreciate it. Please no reprimanding "what you did was stupid" comments, I'm fully aware that it wasn't one of my best choices. Thank you.
The title really says it all. I'm 18, living in NC, and have a clean driving record other than a seat belt ticket that I paid off before the court date. I was clocked doing 88 in a 55 coming up behind an unmarked car that happened to be the sheriff, he was in the left lane and I had no idea it was an unmarked car so I tailgated him until he got over. Once I got ahead he pulled me over, needless to say he hated me and on top of that threatened to take me to jail. On top of that I had two passengers in the car and the car I was driving belonged to one of my passengers, not myself. I'm getting a lawyer, but I don't really know what to expect to come of this, so if anyone has some ideas I would appreciate it. Please no reprimanding "what you did was stupid" comments, I'm fully aware that it wasn't one of my best choices. Thank you.

5Nov/092

How to dismiss a moving violation in St. Louis, MO?

What can I do to dismiss a 15 mph over the speed limit moving violation in St. Louis, MO city? Will Traffic school do that? Anything outside of a lawyer. I have not had a ticket in over 22 years and I do not want my insurance rates to increase. Any help is most appreciated. Thanks

5Nov/0912

Speeding ticket :(…help!!!!?

I was going over the speed limit by a great deal 107 :( , unfortunately now I am paying the price of my mistake. It requires a court appearance because of how fast I was going.

I've been seeking lawyers that may be willing to offer me advice for a fee as I can't afford the legal representation costs. In hopes of improving my chances in court, no lawyer yet has offered any services to give me a few words of advice.

I come here asking two questions: Is this lack of assistance the norm for law firms and so I should just quit trying? (Some sort of unwritten rule or something?)

Is there any advice someone can give me that can help me better prepare myself for the court date? I would be greatly appreciative.

I really just wish to explain to the judge that I did do something wrong and that I have learned a lot from my mistake over the months. I just hope to show to the judge this is usually not part of my character (through my grades in school, etc) and that she may consider a reduced penalty, possibly with no points, a monetary fee (likely) and possibly school.

Should I consider to plea no contest, not guilty or guilty?

Thanks everyone.
Clarification: I AM NOT TRYING TO GET ADVICE FROM AN ATTORNEY FOR FREE, I REQUESTED THAT THEY MIGHT OFFER CONSULTATION FOR A FEE!!! I am not gonna ask a lawyer for legal advice for free that's like asking a sales man if I can get free stuff...

4Nov/097

I received a speeding ticket in Bronx, NY going 81 in a 50 mph zone. What are my options to fight this ticket?

I received this ticket on my NY license, but have since moved to MA and acquired a license there. I am required to attend the hearing and cannot even plead guilty online; but since I live more than 150 miles from the court house I can submit a written plea and an affidavit instead of making an appearance.

Should I just submit a written plea and an affidavit and pay the fine and Driver Assessment fees? Does anyone know what the fine would be and if I will get points on my MA license?

or

Should I hire a lawyer to fight this ticket? Also, can a lawyer appear on my behalf?

2Nov/095

Should I fight this speeding ticket and if so, how?

I was pulled over on I-65 in Indiana for speeding. One cop pulled me over but was not the one who had the radar on me. A second cop who was 5 miles back was the one who radared me. I had my cruise control set at 85 mph, yet the cop gave me a real hard time, began asking me numerous unnecessary questions and when his partner arrived, issued me a ticket claiming I was going 124 mph. This is absolutely ridiculous, my cruise control was set and there is no way I could have been going that fast. I drive a 2004 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L, my speedometer stops at 120 mph and even further, the car has a powertrain modulator that is factory installed that shuts the fuel pump and powertrain off after you reach 110 mph (Also have proof of this). Somehow, i was not arrested, my license was given back to me!? and i was issued a "speeding" citation with a requirement to appear in court. The cop mentioned something about the possibility of it being bumped up to reckless driving, but I am absolutely stunned by this because it is ludacris. I'm highly considering getting a lawyer, but what defense do I have in this situation. I know for a 100% fact that this ticket issued is incorrect, but how do I prove it?

31Oct/092

How can I find out how much my speeding ticket will cost? And is there other options besides paying it?

I just got a speeding ticket in MN for what the cop says was 71 in a 55. We were going opposite directions so I don't know how accurate that is. Is there a way to find out how much the ticket will be. Also, would going to court help reduce the fine or give me other options? What if I can't pay for it? Will I have a warrant just for having in sufficient funds or are there other options such as community service or jail time that I could just serve so I don't have to wait for a warrant then deal with it? Also, if I go to court do I need to worry about a lawyer? TY for the help.

29Oct/098

What do you do about a speeding ticket 2 hours from where you live but in the same state.?

If a person is given a speeding ticket in a city in County A of Alabama, but lives 2 hours away in County B in Alabama, do they go to court in the city of the county where the incident happened or can they go to one closer where they live? If somebody does not show up for court what actually happens? How much does a lawyer cost to help prove that somebody was wrongly convicted? Is that person required to pay the lawyer upfront or only if they win the case.

What does it really mean when somebody is arrested and the cops reads the Miranda Rights and mentions if you can not afford an attorney they will get you one. How can they determine if you can afford one or not. Does it really mean that they will get you an attorney for free but you have to pay them back later?

24Oct/093

Going 20 over the speed limit, NO SET FINE ON THE TICKET, just a court date…?

I have no other moving violations. I have a court date set and was in violation of G.S.20-141(j1) It happened in Robeson Conty North Carolina. I have never had a speeding ticket before and I am not sure if it is worth hiring a lawyer for. Could anyone offer any useful information? Oh yeah I was going 80 in a 60mph zone. It was not a construction or school zone.

24Oct/095

I got a speeding ticket… does my insurance company have to know?

So I was driving home today and got a speeding ticket. I was doing "47" (which i definately wasn't) in a 35, but it was a school zone so it was actually a 25 at the time but the officer let me off on that one.

I got a 6 fine (which I'm OK about paying becuase I realize I was speeding and am fine with the consequences).
However, I'm worried about my insurance going up... I'm 17 and my insurance was due to half in price next month becuase I had a clean record. But now that I got a ticket, I'm assuming it's going to go up.

My mom got a ticket for rolling a stop sign a couple of months ago and used some form with a lawyer to basically nullify the ticket, but that can only be used once every 3 years per household.
So is there anyway I can get my insurance not to go up?

I live in North Carolina if that makes a differance.
Thanks :)

23Oct/097

Speeding Ticket 136 In a 55 in new jersey what is the fine?

i got caught doing 136 in a 55 MPH zone on the new jersey turnpike... the cop told me if he wasnt getting of his shift he would arrest me, what is the fine of 136 in a 55? should i get a lawyer? i have 0 points on my license thus far

23Oct/094

How to handle a speeding ticket from Delaware?

I got a speeding ticket on Route 13 Highway going 53 mph in 35 mph in Delaware. I really need to get the most lenient punishment possible as possible since this will effect my consideration for a job I am trying to obtain. I spoke to a lawyer and he said that he can get me no points, however, in NJ, when I had last gotten a ticket, I never had to go see a lawyer, I just would speak with the prosecutor or officer myself. Do you think I should get a lawyer? or Just go to court on my own and speak to the prosecutor or officer on my own. Thanks. Also, what is the difference between Justice of Peace court and Common Pleas, I received this email from the court but do not understand. Which do you think is better to go to? Please do help!!:

If you elect to go to the Justice of the Peace Court, the officer would prosecute the case.

If you elect to go to the Court of Common Pleas, the Attorney General would prosecute the case.