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Robert Stiefvater
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Independence, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, DUI and DWI, Traffic Tickets
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Most people who get a speeding ticket do not hire an attorney. They just pay the fine and move on. They figure that the cost of the ticket is the true cost of the traffic citation. What many people don't realize is that the costs associated with a moving violation are higher than the fine stated on the ticket.
Financial Costs
Most, if not all insurance companies check the record of the drivers they insure. If your record shows a speeding ticket, or multiple speeding tickets, your insurance premium goes up. On average, your record will show these moving violations for five to seven years.
Loss of Driving Privileges
In Ohio, once you have 12 points on your driving record, the State suspends your license. The number of points assessed on your license depends on the type of moving violation. The points per ticket can range from 0, 2, 4 or 6 points. Even a seemingly insignificant speeding ticket issued for going 5 mph over the speed limit can result in 2 points on your license!
Challenging a Ticket
Most people do not challenge a ticket. People who do challenge their ticket usually have excellent results. A lawyer knowledgable in the defense of speeding tickets can help you. An attorney can reduce most tickets to non-moving violations and keep your license free of points.
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