Also, the District Attorney in each county will have different rules and policies regarding the disposition of traffic tickets. These policies include things like the nature of the original charge, the reason for the individuals actions and whether there is a prior record. Without the knowledge of how all these factors come into play, you can not get the best result in the disposition of your traffic ticket. When you are convicted of a traffic citation, there are three different ways that you will be punished. First, the court will order that you pay a fine and the costs of court.
Fines are within the discretion of the trial judge.
Second, the Department of Motor Vehicles will assess drivers license points to your driver's license. There are certain traffic citations which will result in the loss of your driving privileges, even if it is your first offense. In addition, the points assessed by the Department of Motor Vehicles are use to revoke driver's licenses when an excessive number of points have been accumulated. In addition, you insurance company will increase your insurance premiums based upon the number of points assigned to a particular charge. In many cases, it is the insurance increase that has the most severe results.