How to Protect Your Driver's License
ANN ARBOR, MI - 06/22/2018 — Is it worth it to fight your traffic? Yes, here’s why.
Protect Your Driver’s License
In Michigan, as in many other states, many civil infraction traffic tickets can result in “points” on your driving record.
For example, a basic speeding ticket can result in 1 point on your driving record. A speeding ticket that cites you at a high rate of speed can result in 4 points on your driving record. Points can be scored against you by insurance companies who may compute your insurance policy premium.
Too many points can add up to a suspension. In Michigan, 12 points within 2 years will result in a suspension. The points drop off your record after 2 years.
Fight Every Ticket
It’s important to fight every ticket. Don’t simply pay the first ticket you get and expect not to get another ticket. Traffic tickets are a fact of life.
If you just pay the first ticket without fighting it, then the ticket will go on your record. When you go to fight the second one, the prosecutor will see the first one, think you have a bad driving record, and it will be that much more difficult to get a deal the second time around.
If you fight the first ticket, then you can get rid of that ticket, and when you get the second ticket and go to court, the prosecutor will think you have a great driving record and will offer a good deal.
Fighting Tickets is Easy
When you hire an attorney to fight your ticket, you do not need to attend court – the attorney can go in your place. This is because a traffic ticket is a civil infraction, and not a crime, so your personal attendance at court is not required. This means fighting the ticket is a low time investment. You do not need to take the morning off work and sit around waiting for the judge, your lawyer will do that for you.
Also, fighting a ticket should be cost-effective from a legal fees standpoint. Traffic tickets aren’t exactly serious felony charges, so an attorney shouldn’t charge you an arm and a leg for a simple court appearance. May attorneys charge reasonable rates to fight your ticket. You should take advantage of that.
Conclusion
Fighting tickets are necessary and cost-effective for you, with little time commitment. Because the consequences of points on your driving record, fighting tickets is worth it.
Author Bio
Sam Bernstein of ArborYpsi Law is a criminal defense attorney who represents clients on traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and drunk driving charges. You can contact Sam at 734.883.9584 or by e-mail at bernstein@arborypsilaw.com. ArborYpsi Law is located at 4158 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48108.
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