Reckless driving is a serious traffic offense characterized by intentionally driving with disregard for the safety of others or property. Common examples include excessive speeding, aggressive driving, weaving through traffic, ignoring traffic signals, and driving under the influence. Penalties for reckless driving can be severe, typically including substantial fines, license suspension, potential jail time, and […]
Traffic Defense
What Are Minor Traffic Violations?
Minor traffic violations are less serious traffic offenses, usually resulting in fines or citations rather than criminal charges or jail time. Common examples include minor speeding, failure to signal, parking infractions, driving with expired tags or registration, and seatbelt violations. These offenses are typically resolved through paying a ticket and might not even require appearing […]
What Are Major Traffic Violations?
Major traffic violations are serious offenses that significantly endanger public safety, including DUI/DWI, reckless driving, hit-and-run accidents, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and excessive speeding. These offenses often carry severe penalties such as hefty fines, license suspension or revocation, jail time, and substantial increases in insurance premiums. Additionally, major violations typically add points […]
What Does Arrest Type Mean on a Traffic Ticket?
“Arrest type” on a traffic ticket does not mean you were physically arrested or taken into custody. Instead, it refers to the specific method or technique used by the officer to identify or confirm the traffic violation. Common arrest type codes indicate whether the officer used visual estimation, radar, laser, or other methods to determine […]
What to Expect: How Long Does Traffic Court Take
Traffic court typically takes anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, but simple cases like minor speeding tickets can be resolved in less than 10 minutes. However, it’s wise to prepare for potentially being at court for several hours, or even the entire day, because cases are usually heard based on check-in order or […]