Q: hello, I was wondering if you could offer me some help in preparing for an upcoming trial.
I'm 20 years old and I was arrested for 26 mph over, reckless driving, failure to show insurance card, and failure to maintain insurance. I was in my mothers car and was not on their insurance. This is my first offense, first time I've ever had anything go against my driving record. I'm worried that I could face jail time or have my license suspended. judging by this is there any way I could get off with a lesser charge, and maybe complete traffic school to keep my license from suspending. I'm hoping where this is the only thing I've got on my record that I may get a break.
A: Insurance follows the car, not the person. If there was insurance on the car when you were operating it, the no insurance charge should be dismissed. The failure to produce insurance card will not affect your license or your insurance. The only charge you need to focus on is 26 over bc it is a dispensable offense. If you can get it reduced to 25 or less over, you can go to traffic school and not lose your license or affect your insurance.
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