Sunday, January 23, 2011

Some Advice About Traffic Tickets

By Adrianna Noton


Traffic tickets are not something anybody ever wants to receive. If someone does get one, their car insurance rates could go up. Additionally, if someone gets several traffic citations, they can actually lose their license. Driving is a privilege, not a right. You must have a fairly good record to be able to drive legally.

Many drivers think it is always okay to drive approximately 5-10 miles over the posted speed limit, but this information is not correct. At anytime if a driver is going over the posted limit, they can be issued a traffic citation. Of course you will have to be caught and it is most likely the officer's discretion to write the citation. You need to be aware that you can be pulled over though.

Another issue people may not understand, is that stop signs require a driver to come to a complete stop. Many people will slow down and check the intersection to make sure it is clear to drive through. Technically, you can get a citation for failing to come to a complete stop. And it is not okay to stop way before the line or way after the line. The law requires a vehicle to stop at the line.

One thing to remember in case a driver does get pulled over, just be honest, polite, and respectful. An officer is not going to pull you over if you have not committed a violation. So lying about it is basically telling the officer they are lying. You are probably a lot more likely to get a ticket doing this. Your best chance to not get a ticket is to be nice and personable. Maybe you will only receive a verbal warning and be let go.

If a person does get a ticket, you need to know you must sign the ticket. The signature area tells you it is not an admittance of guilt, only that you promise to appear in court over the matter. If you refuse, you will be forcing the officer to take you to jail.

Something to consider about driving is to be familiar with the laws in your area. Pay attention to all the signs and speed limits. Sometimes new signs or can be put up. If you do not pay attention, you may miss an important change. Do not assume you know the speed. And consider slowing down in poor weather conditions.

Make sure you use your signals. A lot of drivers do not think they are required to signal their turns and lane changes. This is also incorrect. Drivers are required to notify other drivers around them about what their actions are. By doing so, this makes the roadways safer.

If you receive Hamilton traffic tickets, do not worry. You have options. You can go to court and attempt to get the ticket dismissed. You can also inquire about attending traffic school. For many people, if you complete traffic school, the ticket will not appear on your driving record and your insurance rates may not change.




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