Getting a traffic ticket is an experience that many Pennsylvanians go through at some point in their lives. If you have a clean driving record, you may be tempted to pay off the fine and move on. However, if you’re being charged with a traffic violation that threatens your driving privileges, you should consider contesting it.
A Montgomery County traffic ticket lawyer from McKenzie Law Firm, P.C. is ready to advocate for you. We offer case reviews where we can discuss your options. Moreover, if you ever find yourself facing more severe charges, our Criminal Defense Legal Representative in Montgomery County is equipped to provide the robust representation you deserve.
We represent people who are facing these traffic violations:
We help defendants with other traffic violations than those listed here.
When you partner with an attorney from McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., they can:
One might assume that not having to pay the fines would be the main draw of contesting a traffic ticket. However, traffic violations have other consequences that are often heftier than the fine itself. Some reasons to consider partnering with our team include:
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintains a driver’s license point system. For instance, going between 6-10mph over the speed limit would get you 2 points. Meanwhile, failing to stop or yield at a stop or yield sign would garner 3 points.
Once you get six points, you can lose the right to drive for a certain period. This would:
You don’t want to lose your driving privileges because you made a mistake or were wrongfully charged with a crime. Our lawyer will assess your situation and help you maintain a clean driving record.
Every motorist in Pennsylvania must maintain liability insurance. If you have multiple traffic infractions on your record, the insurance company will charge you more to maintain coverage. It’ll assume that, because you get traffic tickets, you’re more likely to cause a collision.
If your lawyer successfully disputes your traffic violation, the insurer would have no incentive to raise your premiums. This could save you both money and stress in the long run.
If you have a traffic infraction, this could hurt your ability to apply for certain jobs. For instance, if you want to drive for a rideshare company, any moving violation could make you ineligible. The same applies if you want to apply for a commercial driver’s license.
We may assert one or more of the following to preserve your right to drive:
It is also possible that the Montgomery County police officer made a mistake when they issued the traffic ticket to you. For example, their radar speed gun may have had calibration errors, leading to inaccurate speed readings. Another error would be if they mistook your car for another traffic violator’s vehicle.
In these cases, the Montgomery County traffic ticket lawyer can help investigate whether the law enforcement officer acted erroneously. But, of course, it would also be the officer’s duty to provide proof of their claims. If they cannot give sufficient evidence, then the ticket could be dismissed.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles, identity theft may be at play if you receive traffic tickets for violations you did not commit. Someone else with access to your personal information may be using it to divert the tickets to you.
Fortunately, you can have this problem reviewed by the court and the police department that issued the ticket. If successful, they can drop the charges against you and check what details need updating or corrections.
The prosecution must have evidence that you committed a crime to hold you accountable. If it doesn’t have compelling evidence, we can move to have the ticket reduced or dismissed.
Contesting a traffic ticket is more than getting out of a fine; it’s also about protecting your right to drive. If you want to dispute a ticket here in Montgomery County, McKenzie Law Firm, P.C. is always open for a consultation. Dial (610) 680-7842 to learn more about partnering with our defense team.