Q: I was cited for failing to obey a sign (reduced from a possible speeding charge). Pay or go to court? 5 safety points.
I wanted to know if because of my safety points the violation would affect my insurance rates and ability to work for a company such as DoorDash? Would it be best for me to go to court and see if I can go to traffic school to get the ticket expunged. I am going through a marital separation I don’t want right now and honestly was thinking about what I had to do as well as hoping to get home to do a distance teaching lesson (I am a teacher) and didn’t pay as good of attention as I should have to the speed. As soon as I noticed the speed, I tried to slow down immediately when I was pulled over. The officer was reasonable to reduce the charge but did not seem understanding about my circumstances. I get it; I accidentally went a bit too fast with no cars around me, but I did try to slow down. I have an impeccable driving record I take pride in and only have one other ticket ever due to an at-fault accident. That ticket was expunged because of traffic school. Can’t afford ins. increase.
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You have an excellent driving record and may be able to get the charge deferred for dismissal with a driver improvement course or reduced to a non-moving violation with no points. You need to consult with a good traffic lawyer with experience in the county in which you got the ticket. Convictions may affect employment for professional drivers.
Results often depend on the county involved and the skill and reputation of your lawyer. If you have questions contact my office for a free consultation.
Wilfred Yeargan
703-352-9044
www.yearganlaw.com.
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