Speeding tickets happen to the best of us—and they can ruin a perfectly good day.
You’re riding down the highway on your way to work, mentally running through your priorities for the day when you look up, and those infamous red and blue lights are flashing in your rearview.
Mission aborted.
Now, “How much is this ticket going to cost me?” and “How will this affect my insurance?” are on the agenda.
When you’re in a jam like this one, you probably throw caution to the wind and think you’ll just pay the ticket and be on your way.
Wrong.
Paying a traffic ticket is an admission of guilt and can affect you well past the couple of zeros it will take from your bank account.
Instead, when you’ve got a speeding ticket, you need a Hammond speeding ticket lawyer from the Law Office of Heather C. Ford.
Here’s why.
Many drivers don’t realize you can receive different types of speeding tickets. Additionally, the type of ticket you get will affect your fine and other penalties.
Some common types of traffic tickets include:
Speeding tickets can occur anywhere, from downtown Hammond and busy highways to even parking lots. If you’re going over the posted speed limit, you could be pulled over for speeding, resulting in a ticket. Around the holidays, there are usually more traffic tickets given because people are busy getting home.
Some roads and highways are busier than others in Hammond, like:
There are three options for fighting a speeding ticket.
Many drivers opt to pay for their tickets. While this may be the easiest option, there are consequences to paying your speeding ticket—namely, that you have to pay a hefty fine. The faster you are going, the more you have to pay.
Instead of paying the speeding ticket, you could go to traffic court and fight the Louisiana traffic laws yourself. You may be able to reduce your charge, but at what cost? Going through this process alone means spending several hours in court and meeting with the prosecutor. Despite the hours spent fighting the ticket, you will likely have to pay a fine.
Finally, the best option would be to work with a traffic ticket attorney. When you work with a lawyer, they will handle your case, saving time and money on court costs. Let the Law Office of Heather C. Ford resolve your speeding ticket so you don’t have to worry about it.
Here are some other traffic ticket law practice areas Heather C. Ford can help you with.
Your driving privileges could be revoked if you’ve received a speeding ticket. A traffic ticket lawyer can help you resolve your ticket so that you don’t have to pay a fine and deal with the other consequences of a speeding ticket.
Moving violations are infractions a driver commits while the vehicle is moving. This can include speeding, running a red light, or driving under the influence. A traffic attorney can help you get your ticket dismissed or the penalties reduced.
If your license has been suspended in New Orleans, you will face many harsh penalties, and your entire livelihood will be affected. A suspended license attorney can fight your charges in an attempt to get them dropped. If your charges get dropped, your license will no longer be suspended.
Traffic misdemeanors in Louisiana can include driving without a license, speeding, and running a red light. While misdemeanors are less severe than felonies, they still result in many penalties. A traffic attorney can help you fight these charges to reduce your consequences.
A DUI lawyer can help you avoid or reduce the charges against you. If you work with an attorney after getting charged with drunk driving, you can avoid jail time and get your license back sooner.
Having a criminal record can create lasting, adverse effects on your life. For example, you may have difficulty finding employment with a traffic violation on your driving record. A New Orleans expungement lawyer can help you determine if you are eligible for expungement. If you are, they will also help you with the expungement process so you can move on with your life.
Without your driver’s license, you can’t live your best life. Stuck at home with no way to get out, how will you find a way to work or pick up your kids from school? You feel confined in your house and rely on others to take you places.
You need your license back.
If your license is suspended, your best action is to seek legal representation from a Hammond suspended license attorney. An experienced lawyer will devise a strategy to get your license back so you can return to your normal life.
We know what you’re thinking. You have much bigger fish to fry than fighting a speeding ticket. And that’s why most people don’t.
Unfortunately, from our experience, those are the same clients that come back to us a few months or years down the road who need help having their tickets removed from their record because they can’t find a job or afford their insurance anymore.
Let us nip this in the bud for you right here and now—starting with a consultation with the Traffic Ticket Lady. Call or text us today to get your speeding ticket charges dropped or reduced!
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Between myself and my family, we keep Heather busy! She is very professional and knowledgeable. I have spent a lot of money and ruined my driving record paying off speeding tickets but when I found Heather, I found that she is the best
My experience with the Law Office of Heather C. Ford was outstanding. I would recommend this team to anyone that has received a traffic ticket in the metro New Orleans area....
I found Heather online after searching for a traffic lawyer. Since I am not from the area, I was not 100% sure but went with my gut after reading the positive comments. And I was right! I am really pleased with Heather Ford's...
I was thrilled when Heather was able to get my ticket reduced to a non-moving violation and the judge waived fees. I never thought that was possible. I was certain I'd have to pay something. She's great...
Ms. Ford is all that I could ask for in an advocate.
My experience has been as pleasurable as can be expected when you need a lawyer.
Moving traffic violations like speeding follow the driver, not the car. The ticket will be issued to the person driving at the time. Therefore, they will be responsible for the consequences.
You should communicate that with your lawyer or the traffic judge. There may be options available to reduce your ticket or work out a payment plan that works for you. However, by avoiding the ticket, you can get yourself into a worse situation.
Yes. Excessive speeding, aggressive or reckless driving, and repeat offenses can result in jail time.
