Advice Regarding All Traffic Tickets


Traffic tickets are definitely something all drivers want to avoid. Citations can cause a person's automobile insurance to rise. If you get too many citations, your license can actually be suspended. The only guarantee not to get a citation would be to not commit any violations.

Depending on where you live, many people think it is legally okay to drive 5-10 miles over the posted speed limit. This idea is wrong. Anyone can get a speeding citation for driving any speed over the posted limit. Although there are many places where police officers may not enforce the limit law if you are only going just over the limit. Just remember, it may only be the officer discretion not to enforce speeding.

Another issue people may not understand is that stop signs require a driver to come to a complete stop. Many people will slow down and check the intersection to make sure it is clear to drive through. Technically, you can get a citation for failing to come to a complete stop. And it is not okay to stop way before the line or way after the line. The law requires a vehicle to stop at the line.

If a driver does get pulled over by an officer, be polite, respectful, and honest. It may be too late not to receive a citation, but you never know. Having a disrespectful or rude demeanor is not going to make the situation go any better. It is at least worth an effort to be nice and maybe keep from receiving any moving violation. You may be let go on just a verbal warning.

If you do receive a moving citation, you are required to sign the ticket. A lot of people think they can refuse to sign it. However, for many areas, it states on the ticket that you are not admitting any guilt, just promising to appear in court regarding the matter. By refusing to sign, you are basically saying you will not promise to go to court. Well, if you do not sign it, then you are leaving the officer with no option except to take you to jail. That is the only way for the officer to know you will see a judge regarding the matter.

One good suggestion would be to be familiar of the traffic laws for the area you are driving. You really cannot assume what the speed limit is. If you make an incorrect guess, you may be caught for speeding.

Make sure you use your signals. A lot of drivers do not think they are required to signal their turns and lane changes. This is also incorrect. Drivers are required to notify other drivers around them about what their actions are. By doing so, this makes the roadways safer.

Receiving a traffic ticket is not an end of the world. However, it can be an expensive learning lesson. Always be alert and careful when driving. Do your best to follow all the laws to avoid receiving a ticket.



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