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Dealing With a Traffic Ticket? 3 Things You Need to Know Maybe you were running behind one morning or weren’t paying attention. You were speeding or made an illegal U-turn, got pulled over, and were written a traffic citation. But what does getting a traffic violation entail, and can you wipe it from your record? Understanding the Ticket People want their tickets to go away as soon as possible, but traffic tickets stay on your record for three years. If you plead guilty and pay the fine, that doesn’t mean the ticket is gone. It will stay on your record and you may have points on your license or insurance. The courts usually won’t suspend your license if you have one or two traffic violations. Each point you haven’t contested will go against you. If you end up with several points, your license will be suspended. Here are two ways you can sometimes use to reduce your points or remove the violation. Attending Traffic Violator’s School (TVS) Many times, attending TVS is seen as the easiest way to forgive a traffic violation, but that’s not necessarily true. If you complete your courses, your ticket will be confidential. This means your insurance company won’t be able to see your ticket. But if you’re a commercial driver and receive a ticket in your private vehicle, TVS won’t keep your ticket confidential — your employer and your insurance company will see it. If you have two traffic tickets, then TVS will only keep one ticket confidential for 18 months. You’re not eligible for TVS if you receive a citation in your commercial vehicle, have any misdemeanors or felony offenses, and if you have a mandatory court appearance for your ticket. Having a Trial by Written Declaration Trial by written declaration means you fight your ticket in writing instead of in court. This method can help you get your ticket dismissed with no points on your record. You can use this method only if you received a traffic violation that doesn’t include a ticket for an offense involving alcohol or drugs. Before paying your fine, signing up for TVS, or using trial by written declaration, be sure to consult your traffic attorney first. Call your friends at Bigger & Harman for help! We will be happy to take a look at your case and answer any questions you may have.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome
the world.” JOHN 16:33
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