Traffic
Alternatives to Expensive Traffic Violations Penalties
Like most of states along the Eastern Seaboard, millions of vehicles travel on our roads every year. Served by Interstate 95 and Route 40, millions of people drive through our communities every year; commercial drivers, visitors, tourists, people just passing through, commuters trying to get to work, recreational drivers, motorcyclists, among countless others.
Not surprisingly, along with these congested roads come countless opportunities to issue citations for traffic violations. Oftentimes, there are cases when you should stand up and fight the citation, and the office of John P. Downs in Elkton and Havre De Grace can help you do that.
Experienced and Practical Advice in Your Traffic Violation Case
The benefit of having an experienced attorney review your traffic violation and citation before you "just pay the ticket" is that we may be able to point to affordable alternatives that don't involve costly fines and points on your driving record. There are a number of questions we think about when reviewing your citation:
- Was the stop valid?
- Can we challenge the validity of the ticket itself?
- Is the officer's account and description accurate?
- Was all equipment calibrated properly?
- Did the officer use proper procedure during the stop?
- Did the officer issue the ticket based on radar, observation or pacing?
- Could we get reduced charges or penalties from a judge?
- Can you get reduced charges or expungement by taking a class?
Our office understands that not everyone feels the benefits of fighting a speeding ticket or other traffic violation are worth the time and expense. We believe that when you take into account the points on your record, higher insurance rates every month, and the fines and penalties themselves, it may be worth taking advantage of our free initial consultation to simply review your ticket.
For other people, such as those whose professional career demands a clean driving record or who are facing more serious issues such as driving while suspended or DUI charges, there are clear benefits to discussing your case with a lawyer.
We have two convenient locations in Elkton and Havre De Grace to help you with your traffic violation and citation needs. Contact us today.
