Most drivers have experienced receiving a speeding ticket during their lives, whether they didn’t know the speed limit, didn’t realize their speeds were escalating over the limit, or another reason. There are upwards of a million speeding tickets issued each year in Colorado, and the actual offenses are actually much higher than that, considering many times law enforcement officials have the discretion to give someone a break and charge them with violating the speed limit sign or “violation of a traffic control device”, which is a lesser offense.
Speeding tickets can be divided in to several distinct categories, depending on how fast you were cited for over the posted speed limit. On the lower end citations typically involve a fine along with a few points on your license, which remain on your license for a certain period of years, and the offense is permanently attached to your driver’s record. (Not to mention, the offense would likely cause an increase to your insurance premiums.) In such citations, you may admit guilt, pay the fine and accept the points on your record, or you can attain our representation to fight the ticket. In more severe speeding citations, fines are much greater (set by the Judge at the court hearing), you may receive more points on your driver’s license, face the possibility of a license suspension, and are required to appear in court date. The points will stay on your license for a set period and the ticket will stay on your record forever.
Regardless of which type of ticket you receive the law firm of Jaray & Webster recommends that you contact us before simply paying the ticket fine so that we can discuss with you possible defenses. We are often able to get the ticket dismissed or keep the points off your license, which normally will save your insurance costs from increasing, can prevent you from a license suspension, and more. We also represent you in court – without you even having to attend.
Remember, if you pay the ticket and plead guilty, your conviction is automatic and will appear on your driving record. By contacting the law firm of Jaray & Webster we will work on your behalf to protect your rights, to get the citation dismissed, and to prevent you from receiving points/losing your license. Contact us today at (719) 633-6620.