You have been looking forward to this out-of-town trip with your friends. You have been planning about how you’d spend every hour of this fun outing. The last thing you expect to get is a traffic ticket! But here you are in this predicament and you don’t know what to do. Some of your friends may tell you not to worry about it or to simply just pay it. But is that really wise?
Speeding and other traffic tickets are not as simple as most people think. There are repercussions that you are probably not expecting. Were you guilty or not? Is there no way to prove you were guilty? Did you know that you can fight the ticket?
Yes. You have every right to attempt to have your driving record cleared. A reliable paralegal may be able to help you. Here are some things you need to consider when you find yourself in this situation.
You might be thinking it would just be easier to pay the ticket and just be done with it. Doing so, however, means you’re basically admitting that you are guilty. You might tell yourself that paying the ticket is going to be much cheaper than fighting it. And it’s true that legal fees may cost a little more than the fine, but there are just some things that you should keep in mind:
For one, your insurance premiums can go up significantly. If you have had other traffic convictions recently, this could greatly effect your driving record. Your insurance company may even start regarding of you as a higher risk. That means they may charge you higher rates. If you then receive yet another ticket, that’s going to cause even more problems. Do not be surprised if your insurance company considers canceling your policy.
Because you are not in your area, chances are, there are some slight differences in how they deal with speeding or other traffic tickets. For example, in certain circumstances, just three speeding convictions and you may lose your driver’s licence. It may just be one ticket now, but you should not take any chances.
If you get your driver’s licence suspended, you have to be ready to pay additional fees if you want it reinstated (which of course you do). It can be an expensive and lengthy ordeal. If you are suspended long enough, you might even be asked to retake your driver’s test! When you thought paying for the ticket is the hassle-free option, it may actually prove to be more trouble.
You may argue that the legal fee is going to be much higher than the price of paying the fine. But do think of it – the ticket fine, the higher insurance premiums, the possible cost of having to get your driver’s licence back. Add all those up and you might see the situation differently.
Now, hiring a paralegal is an excellent strategy in this kind of a mess. A paralegal will cost you less than hiring a lawyer. An experienced one can help you clear your driving record.
When you’re ready to get the help of a seasoned paralegal, call Bulwark Legal Services or check out our free online consultation. We’ll make sure that you understand your rights and of course, we’ll fight that ticket for you!
