Speed Violations

How Much Are Speeding Ticket Fines in Arizona?

Every jurisdiction in every state across the U.S. has incorporated its own statutes for traffic violations, and assess its own citation amounts for those infractions, within reason. The state of Arizona is no different, with its own legislation regarding traffic fines and forfeitures. Arizona also uses

Out of State Speeding Ticket: Will I Get Points on My Drivers License?

If you get a ticket for speeding in another state, you may be wondering if your home state will apply points to your license for that out of state speeding ticket. The answer to that question depends largely on the state in which you live, and if your violation is aggravated by other circumstances.

What Happens if I Ignore a Speeding Ticket Issued Out of State?

If you are travelling through a state where you do not live, and where you do not have a valid registration or driver’s license, you may wonder what will happen if you receive a speeding ticket while passing through this state and simply ignore it. The answer to this question is complex and will depend

Laser Gun Accuracy as a Speeding Ticket Defense

If you have received a speeding ticket from a police officer who was using a laser gun to determine your speed, you may be able to challenge the ticket based on current facts regarding laser gun accuracy. There are several things you should know about how laser guns work and their accuracy which can

Can I Be Arrested For a Speeding Traffic Violation?

Speeding is a common traffic violation. If you are caught speeding, generally you will be issued a ticket and allowed to go. You must then pay the ticket or challenge the ticket in court. However in some cases, you can be arrested and sent to jail. Speeding laws In some states, if you are caught speeding

How to Access Your Own Traffic Violation Records

There are certain situations in which you might need to know what exactly appears on your traffic violation records. Maybe you paid a ticket but aren’t sure if it was recorded properly on the record. Maybe you’re wondering if an old offense has officially “dropped off” by now. Maybe you’re

Traffic Ticket Defense: Defective Ticket

It doesn’t mean that you have committed a violation every time an officer gives you a traffic ticket or sticks one on your windshield; this is where a traffic ticket defense comes in to play. There is a possibility for the ticket to be defective. One of the most important things to remember when you

Unsafe Speed (Too Fast for Conditions)

This law applies to any situation; a construction zone, heavy traffic, low traffic, a school zone, an accident site or inclement weather conditions. In these situations...

What Are the Different Types of Speed Limits?

Depending on the state, one of three possible speed limits may be in place in a given jurisdiction, including presumed, basic, or absolute speed limits. Knowing the specific speed limit in place in a given state, at a given location, is instrumental in mounting any form of speeding ticket violation defense.

Traffic Violation Laws: Does Traffic Infraction Violate DUI Probation

If you’re convicted of a DUI, one common consequence is the ordering of probation for a set amount of time into the future. During probation, there are various requirements that you must meet, and one of them, typically explained by the judge during your hearing, is that you’re not allowed to commit

Speeding above Posted Speed Limit

Speeding has become a common problem across the country these days, with state police officers and local officers setting up speed traps all over the roadways. Per the law...