Guide to Understanding Your Speeding Ticket

California ticket

Picture this: You’re late for work, and driving a little bit faster to make up for time, when all of a sudden a cop car pulls up behind your car and switched on the light. Speeding is one of the most common traffic violations, and can happen to anyone. If you’ve recently received one of your first traffic tickets, you may be confused about what everything means. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand your speeding ticket, and what implications it has.

The first question you’ll want to ask yourself when examining your speeding ticket is whether or not you’ll have to go to court. Most minor traffic violations do not require you to visit a county court for any court hearing procedures unless you plan on trying to beat your ticket by pleading not guilty, or you violated a criminal offense. Traffic tickets will usually include a preassigned court date for you to show up, which will be automatically canceled once you have pleaded guilty and paid your fine.

If you plan on accepting the responsibility by pleading guilty, you may be wondering how much of a fine you have to pay. Every state has different rules dealing with traffic violations, so the amount you are fine can vary depending on where the ticket was issued. If your ticket does not have instructions on where and how you can pay your fine, contact the DMV to find out more information on your ticket.

Be sure to check over the specific details of the ticket to make sure they are accurate, such as the date, time, and location. If you find an inaccuracy on your ticket, it may be grounds for immediate dismissal. If you want to fight your ticket, contact a local traffic attorney so you can build up your case before your court hearing.

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