Traffic offenses are different from
“traffic infractions” or “traffic violations”. Traffic offenses are
criminal in nature, and punishable by a fine, jail and / or
probation. A traffic infraction is civil in nature and is
punishable only by a fine and points on your driver’s license.
Examples of criminal traffic offenses are DUI and
reckless driving.
Examples of civil traffic violations are careless driving, speeding,
or running a stop sign.
Most drivers are not familiar of their
legal rights as they apply to a traffic ticket and are unaware of the
possible consequences that could be associated with receiving a ticket.
Many
drivers immediately pay traffic tickets, thereby receiving points on
their driver's license that could carry long-term consequences,
which may include
increased insurance rates, loss of commercial driving privileges (or
livelihood), or even suspensions or revocations of driver's license.
Additionally, simply paying the
ticket may also eventually put you in a position of having your
license suspended for 5 years as a habitual traffic
offender.
The Law Offices of
Jeffrey A. Herzog, P.A. represents individuals who have received tickets
with the intent of protecting their privilege to drive. The
best way to protect you privilege to drive is to keep points off
your license.
Paying your ticket
it’s an automatic admission and adjudication of guilt on your
record, which most insurance companies
may use as an excuse to raise your rates, which could cost you
hundreds of dollars a year.
Contact Attorney Jeffrey A. Herzog today
Toll Free at: (866) 789-4002
to
schedule a confidential
consultation regarding your legal
matter.
St Petersburg
Traffic Offense Attorney - Lawyer providing professional
Traffic Offense Legal Defense Services in
Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg and throughout
the Southwest Florida area.
