

When a person pays a traffic ticket, the effect can be more far-reaching than they imagine. If a driver simply pays a ticket for a moving violation, they are admitting their guilt. As a result, points can be assessed by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. If enough points are accrued, the driver's license may be suspended or revoked. Also, if a driver is deemed to have admitted the infraction, their insurance costs can increase. In some cases, the insurance might even be cancelled. However, you may be able to avoid these unintended consequences in a number of ways. For instance, a driver may elect to go to driving school. However, some drivers may not be eligible for this privilege. For those people, hiring a lawyer may be beneficial. The court may choose to withhold adjudication; i/e the finding of guilt, which would enable them to avoid the points on their license and the increase in their insurance. You may also choose to have a bench, or judge, trial on your ticket. The officer would be responsible for appearing and testifying about the facts of your case. He must provide certain documents demonstrating he is qualified to operate the radar or laser instrument used to measure your speed and that the device is accurate. In order to understand the consequences of your traffic ticket and the best way for it to be resolved, please contact our office. We have successfully handled dozens of tickets in counties throughout Florida. |


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