While paying your traffic ticket may seem like the simplest solution, it comes with risks. Paying the ticket essentially admits guilt, leading the court to automatically impose points on your license. Regular traffic infractions usually come with a mandatory three points, but certain citations can add four, five, or up to six points for a single violation. If you accumulate too many points, this can lead to a mandatory license suspension.
Many people find their licenses suspended after paying several tickets all at once, not realizing the combined points would trigger a suspension. By engaging an attorney, you can explore options such as trying to dismiss the case outright, winning it at a hearing, or negotiating with the judge to withhold points.
Even if you still have to pay the fine, preventing points from being added to your license can be a significant benefit. Therefore, contacting an experienced attorney for something as seemingly simple as a traffic ticket can be crucial.