Sliding behind the wheel of a motor vehicle carries with it the potential for a whole spectrum of traffic tickets if one is uneducated about the laws of driving. Traffic laws are actually ‘on the books’ as a way to deter unsafe driving habits. Research shows that most traffic tickets are issued to a relatively small number of repeat offenders and that the majority of drivers in America obey traffic laws!
The following are the main type of traffic infractions: speeding, failure to yield or use turn signals, improper handicap parking, expired parking meters, and burned out headlights or taillights. In addition, tickets are dilineated as moving vs. non-moving violations. Although fairly self explanatory - further examples of moving violations include running a stop sign or failing to yield, running a red light and drunk driving. (These carry with them a host of possible penalties greater than the average traffic violation because of their potential to cause serious injuries and fatalities and will therefore be addresssed in a separate blog).
If you have ever received a traffic ticket and headed into the jurisdiction to pay it in person you know that most are equipped with ‘elaborate’ (my word) administrative processing systems. They expedite minor infractions that fall under the heading of ‘misdemeanor’. These do not require a court hearing. Other traffic violations are potential felonies and carry with them the possibility of incarceration and hefty fines.
Unfortunately, even minor traffic violations can adversely affect such things as insurance premiums. In addition, they remain on your driving record for a set period of time. If you have any questions about a traffic ticket it is best to contact an experienced traffic ticket attorney.
David Breston is a Houston misdemeanor defense attorney. If you need a Houston Misdemeanor defense lawyer call David Breston at 713 224 4040.
