Let’s be honest. Even the most careful drivers make mistakes. Even the most cautious among us are sometimes stopped by the police when they pull out that dreaded traffic ticket book and remind you of your misdeeds. So what do you do once they write you for a ticket? Well, the last thing you should do is panic. As we mentioned earlier, getting a ticket is not the end of the world. Here are some traffic ticket tips to keep in mind if, by some cruel twist of fate, you happen to receive one.
People basically have two options when they are issued a ticket. They can admit their crime and pay the stipulated fine (or pay their fine even if they know they are right, just to get things over with) or contest the charge in court. Now, the first option may seem the most sensible. After all, short cases can get quite complicated and take a long time to solve. So why not swallow your pride, pay what’s due, and get back on schedule when it comes to your life?
Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as that. People with traffic tickets in their name may have a hard time getting good insurance rates. In some cases, it could also cause your driver’s license to be suspended. So, as you can see, what seems like a very basic and easy way out of a sticky situation, isn’t it so basic and easy after all? It could lead to complications that you would certainly want to avoid.
The most sensible way to avoid these complications after receiving traffic tickets is to hire a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Or better yet, why not hire a paralegal and save some money? Off the record, we know of many people who have gotten out of situations more difficult than simple traffic tickets with the help of the right legal assistant, so it might be a good idea to do some research and get some quotes. Sure, they may not be real lawyers, but they know the ins and outs of the legal system and could get you out of trouble without having to compromise your integrity and, in the case of commercial vehicle drivers, your employment status.
With that in mind, the latter option is usually a bit more expensive than the cost of paying most traffic tickets. But consider the benefits of hiring a paralegal: You’ll spend less than you would with a lawyer, and you’ll have someone knowledgeable about the legal system and someone who knows how to negotiate a deal in your favor. Plus, you can keep your driver’s license, enjoy lower insurance premiums, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your record is still clean.