Drove Onto (Or From) Controlled Access Highway Where Prohibited

A controlled access highway refers to a street or highway in which the owners or occupants of abutting land do not have any legal right or are not entitled to access to it. The exception to this are points on the highway that a person is allowed to access as determined by the public authority that has jurisdiction over the highway.

This pertains to pedestrians, bicyclists, or other non-motorized traffic where it is clearly marked that access isn’t permitted.

Fines And Penalties

Although different in every jurisdiction, you could be fined anywhere from thirty dollars up to three-hundred dollars. There could be additional fines for repeat offenses or under extenuating circumstances.

Points And Impact On Driving Record/License

This offence is considered a misdemeanor in most states or a Class 3 traffic offense. In some jurisdictions you may be accessed a number of points on your driving record that will remain there for a certain amount of time.

Hiring A Lawyer

Being charged with trespassing on a controlled highway, while not necessarily a huge crime, does have consequences. And being found guilty of the offence means the verdict will be put on your record. It may also affect your insurance rates in that there may be an increase in the amount of money you are charged for coverage of your vehicle.

However, if the access was not clearly marked in a way that makes it obvious that admittance is not permitted, except where designated, you may not actually be guilty of this offence.

A lawyer that is schooled in these matters may be able to get a charge of driving on a controlled access highway dismissed if certain factor were present at the time of the violation.