Should you just pay the fine and get over with it?

As busy as most people's lives are, it is tempting to take the path of least resistance with traffic tickets and simply pay the fine outright. Many motorists weigh the cost of hiring a California traffic ticket attorney solely against the fine associated with the ticket, and conclude that it is cheaper to pay the fine. However, there are long-term costs associated with violations that one may not consider in the short term.

First and most obvious is the affect a citation will have on insurance rates. Insurance companies don't generally need a great reason to charge more for the coverage they provide. Even a minor infraction can prompt and insurance company to hike premiums by 25 to 50 percent or more.

The potential increase can skyrocket to several times your original insurance rate for more serious violations such as DUI offense and reckless driving. Hiring a California traffic ticket attorney is not only the better way to go but the fees start to look like an exceptionally good deal when stacked up against those kinds of numbers, not to mention that in California attorney fees are a tax write off. By contacting an attorney immediately after receiving a citation, you may be able to dismiss traffic tickets or reduce it to a non-moving violation; this will eliminate the points that would have accumulated against your license and will save you the money in fines and the potential increase in insurance costs.

What about in a case like reckless driving?

The charge of reckless driving includes anyone who displays a willful disregard for another's safety or property on a highway, street or off-street parking facility. (If you're unsure whether your violation constitutes reckless driving, you can call (866) 780-1234 to talk to one of the California traffic ticket attorneys at the Law Offices of Amir Soleimanian.)
The penalties are severe for anyone convicted of this misdemeanor offense: 5-90 days incarceration and/or up to $5000.00 in fines or both. The repercussions are far greater if bodily injury occurs. There is no question that a driver who has been cited for reckless driving should retain a California traffic ticket attorney to represent him or her in court.