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If you have ever driven through a small Michigan town and felt like the speed limit dropped out of nowhere right as a patrol car appeared, you are not paranoid. Some towns lean heavily on traffic enforcement, and out-of-towners passing through are easy targets. Here is what most people do not realize until it is too late.
By Nicholas Somberg, founding attorney at Somberg Law, PLLC in Pontiac, Michigan. Licensed by the State Bar of Michigan.
A ticket is not just a fine
Paying a ticket is an admission of responsibility. Beyond the fine, many moving violations put points on your Michigan driving record, and those points can raise your insurance and, if they pile up, threaten your license. The cheapest-looking option, just paying it, is often the most expensive over time.
Why fighting it is often worth it
Many tickets can be challenged or negotiated down to something that keeps points off your record. Whether it is worth fighting depends on the ticket, your record, and the court, but a lot of people pay tickets they never had to just accept.
Especially if you were just passing through
If you got a ticket in a town you were only driving through, you may not want to drive back for court, and the local system may be counting on exactly that. A lawyer can often appear for you and handle it without you making the trip.
Before you just pay it
Do not assume a ticket is no big deal. Let me take a look before you send in that payment and put points on your record.
Do not face it alone. Call me at (248) 270-5979 or start a free case review, and let’s talk about your situation.
Attorney Advertising. This post is general information about Michigan law and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship, and no result is ever guaranteed. Every case is different, so talk to a licensed attorney about your situation.
