How to Fight an Over 30 Speeding Ticket
Paying a speeding ticket has consequences that many people don't realize. Paying the ticket admits your guilt, which can add points to your license and add significant cost to your insurance premiums for more than three years. If the ticket is for going more than 30 miles over the speed limit, fighting the ticket can become even more vital as the penalties are much more severe. Some ways of fighting speeding tickets significantly increase your odds of success.
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Retain a traffic attorney. Lawyers are expensive, but compared to the cost of an "over 30" ticket combined with insurance costs for the following three years, an attorney can actually save you money and can help you navigate your state's traffic laws.
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File for a jury trial. Depending on the laws in your state, you may have the right to trial by jury. Send a written request to the court approximately two weeks before your court date. Send the notice by certified mail to ensure you have proof they received it.
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Apply for a continuance. Once the court sets your new trial date, delay it by requesting another extension. Submit the written request by certified mail about two weeks prior to your court date as you did before. You will need to provide a valid reason as to why the extension is necessary. If you claim illness, you will need a doctor's note to verify it. Work requirements could also be valid. The more you delay the trial, the more likely the officer who submitted the citation will not be able to attend the hearing. If the court drops the charges or the officer doesn't appear, the ticket is void.
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Tips & Warnings
Never ignore a traffic ticket or court summons. If you do not respond in advance of your court date, you could be arrested and have your license revoked.
