So, you got a speeding ticket. Maybe you were late for work or did not realize you were speeding. It is not the end of the world. Many people do not know what they should do about their ticket, especially if it is their first one. Here is our suggestion:

Do Not Just Pay the Ticket

Not only will pleading guilty and paying the ticket cost you a good deal of money, but it can also increase your insurance rates tremendously. Depending on your insurance carrier, a speeding ticket can increase your rates by about 24%, or almost $380.00 more per year. However, there are two ways you can prevent this outcome.

  1. Attend driving school: Driving school is not allowed for every speeding ticket case, but it is almost always offered for your first speeding offense. This course prevents a conviction from being added to your record.
  2. Hire an experienced traffic attorney that can go to court for you to obtain supervision, have the ticket reduced to a non-mover, or even to set it for trial.

If you were given a speeding ticket, do not simply pay for it and forget about it. Although that seems as if it is the easiest option, you will face the consequences of having a conviction on your record, and your insurance rates will increase. Too many convictions within a short time can also cause a suspended license.

Instead, hire an experienced traffic ticket attorney to be by your side every step of the way. Call Nold & Walsh at 262-719-4442. To speed up the process, submit a photo of your ticket here to begin your free evaluation.