Palm Desert Excessive Speeding Lawyers of Coachella Valley
Speeding is a common moving violation in California. A California speeding ticket carries one of the highest fines in the country – over $300. California also has some of the highest insurance rates in the country. Put these two together and you can be out a lot of money.
Traffic court
There are times when it pays to show up on the court date. If the police officer who ticketed you does not show, you can ask for a motion for dismissal. Most California traffic courts do this automatically; however, some judges will give the officer a continuance. If he does show, you can request traffic school in order to keep the ticket off your record.
Traffic school
Most California drivers, who receive a speeding ticket, choose to go to traffic school to get the ticket removed from their record. And, now some California courts allow drivers to attend traffic school online. Traffic school allows you to avoid a trip to court and there will be no increase in your insurance rates. You are allowed to take the course every 18 months for a minor traffic violation.
Point system
The Department of Motor Vehicles can revoke or suspend your license if you accumulate too many points. This applies to tickets you may receive in another state.
California Vehicle Code
California Vehicle Code Section 22348 states in part, “A person shall not drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than the established speed limit.”
If you receive a ticket for excessive speeding, especially if you have a prior record of speeding, it would be wise to get the assistance of an experienced Criminal Law attorney. If you try to represent yourself, the verdict is almost always guilty. Call The Law Office of Dale Gribow because an experienced and effective criminal defense attorney can mean the difference between losing your license and dismissed charges.