Q: I got a ticket for driving while suspended first offense I received a fine of $300 and am unable to pay. Consequences?
A:
If you fail to pay the fine for a traffic ticket, the state of Missouri can put a hold on your driver's license.
If you fail to appear in court or pay the fine, the court can issue a warrant for your arrest.
If you plead guilty to Driving While Suspended, 12 points will be added to your driving record and your license will be revoked for 1 year.
You can hire a traffic law attorney to get your Driving While Suspended ticket reduced to a non-moving, no-point violation that won't affect your driving record or insurance rates. However, you will have to pay a fee to hire the lawyer and you will also have to pay a fine and court costs to the court in exchange for getting your 12-point Driving While Suspended ticket reduced to a 0-point violation.
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