KNOXVILLE SPEEDING TICKET ATTORNEY
Tennessee Traffic Violations Lawyer
In Tennessee, the most typical type of traffic ticket or traffic court citation is a speeding ticket. Failure to yield, following too closely, and disobeying a traffic signal are some other examples. Simple possession of drugs, underage alcohol possession or consumption, and a few other misdemeanor offenses may also result in a citation.
It cannot be avoided; getting a ticket for speeding, driving too fast, driving irresponsibly, or other moving infractions can add stress to an already hectic day. Taking time out of your already hectic workday to spend hours in line at court is the very last place you would choose to be.
Experienced CDL/commercial driver’s License Attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee
Getting a ticket or citation for a moving violation is frustrating enough for everyone, but for those who possess a commercial driver’s license, the same ticket or citation carries additional, more severe penalties. For CDL holders, traffic violations can lead to the following issues, to name a few:
- higher premiums for insurance.
- Termination: Should you receive even a single citation, let alone multiple, some employers will terminate you. Drivers without a “clean” driving record have an adverse effect on the company’s mass insurance policy, which lowers their earnings.
- The State of Tennessee does not distinguish between driving a personal vehicle and a commercial vehicle used for work, so receiving a ticket while operating your personal car or pickup truck will have the same consequences on your commercial driver’s license.
The fact that state and federal laws overlap makes it challenging to handle CDL/commercial driver’s license traffic violations. This is why it is even more crucial to have a lawyer on your side who has handled these challenging cases before. Your livelihood depends on it, so tip the odds in your favor and get in touch with an accomplished lawyer for CDL/commercial driver’s license defense.
Speeding ticket cost in Knoxville, Tennessee
You can pay the Tennessee speeding ticket by mailing the payment to the court or by making an online payment. However, by doing so, you will be automatically convicted of the traffic ticket offense and face the consequences and cost of such a conviction.
These tickets may have an impact on your license status in addition to causing you unnecessary stress. You risk having your drivers license suspended and receiving a monetary judgment if you fail to show up in court on the scheduled date. In addition, the Tennessee Department of Safety will add points to your driving record. These points are tracked and can occasionally result in the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license in addition to an increase in your insurance costs.
Tennessee will notify your home state of any convictions for moving violations, including speeding tickets. Therefore, to find out the precise repercussions your Tennessee traffic or speeding ticket may have on the status of your driver’s license, you should speak with the Tennessee Department of Safety, the equivalent organization in your home state, or a local attorney. For example, if you are found guilty of exceeding the posted speed limit by more than twenty miles per hour, your driver’s license may be suspended in certain states.
Here are a few successful tactics for contesting a traffic ticket:
- Demonstrating responsible driving: Although you may have gone over the speed limit, there are some situations in which it is completely safe to do so, like during the day when there is little to no traffic.
- Emergencies: There might not always be an alternative when you need to speed to get somewhere quickly. Your case might stand if you can prove that you were compelled to move at that speed.
- Inaccurate speed verification: It may surprise you to learn that police officers do not always measure or use instruments to gauge speed. You may be able to challenge their citation if you can demonstrate that their evaluation of your speed was arbitrary or that they were not in a position to see what was going on.
- Markings that are unclear: Occasionally, a stop sign may be obscured by a tree. There could be fading of a crosswalk marking. Last week, there was no posted sign indicating the speed limit. In certain cases, you should receive a warning rather than a citation for your error.
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Experienced Speeding Ticket Attorneys in Knoxville, TN
Possession of alcohol by a driver under the age of 21 carries a one-year license revocation in addition to the above penalties. It does not matter whether you were behind the wheel or not.
Daniel & Daniel Law Firm will treat these traffic matters with the same meticulous attention to detail that we give to each and every one of our cases. We believe that even though these tickets might not seem like a big deal in the grand scheme of things, they can have a long-term impact on your driving privileges, which makes it more difficult to get your privileges back should a suspension be imposed.
On the designated date, we will represent you in court and make every effort to have the charges dropped or negotiated so that your insurance rates and license status are unaffected.
Contact a Tennessee speeding ticket attorney in Knoxville, TN, today.
For a very affordable fee quote, give The Daniel & Daniel Law Firm a call at 865-281-5501. Let us help you deal with the stress of these traffic tickets. The Daniel & Daniel Law Firm aspires to be the place where you can get assistance with all of your legal issues, no matter how minor or major they may seem. While some law firms do not handle these cases and view speeding tickets as unimportant in nature.
Calling us now will not cost you anything, and we offer free consultations with no strings attached. With over 60 years of legal experience, our firm is prepared to assist you!