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How soon can I get a hardship license if I lost my license for 5 years?
- July 25, 2011Typically, the DMV makes you wait 1 full year. During that time, you must not drive. A charge for a driving offense will make approval very difficult. You must request a hearing on your application for a hardship license with the Bureau of Administrative Review in your county. – (727) 797-9600 – 4399 35th St. N., Suite 322, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Continue reading
Can I lose my license for too many speeding tickets?
-Suspensions are issued by the DMV if you receive too many moving violations. Speeding and running a red light are just two of many moving violations. Each violation can assess points on your license. If you reach 12 points in 12 months, 18 points in 24 months, or 24 points in 36 months you will be facing a mandatory suspension. – (727) 797-9600 – 4399 35th St. N., Suite 322, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Continue reading
How can I keep points off my driver’s license?
-There are two ways. The first is to elect the drivers improvement course. The second is to request a court date and have an evidentiary hearing or simply request an offer from the judge. (727) 797-9600 – 4399 35th St. N., Suite 322, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Continue reading
How do you get a 5 year Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) suspension?
-The HTO suspension is the result of the following charges: Driving on a Suspended License without knowledge, Driving on a Suspended License with knowledge, and DUI. It takes three of those charges in a five year period to trigger this suspension. Overturning the suspension is difficult. Call before you plea to any of these charges to make sure you are not paying the ultimate price by spending the next five years without a license. – (727) 797-9600 – 4399 35th St. N., Suite 322, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Continue reading
Can the Rooth Law Group help me remove the 5 year Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) suspension?
-In some circumstances we can and we provide a free case review. This case review involves reviewing a certified copy of your driving privileged to determine what the best course of action is. In some situations, the process can be relatively quick, while other circumstances can take a few months. This process is by no means a guaranteed result. Many factors come into play but we have the knowledge to quickly determine if you should spend the money pursuing it. – (727) 797-9600 – 4399 35th St. N., Suite 322, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Continue reading
When should I pay the fine on my ticket if I want to hire a traffic lawyer?
-Hold off on paying the fine for now. That can be done later, after your ticket is resolved with the court as long as your attorney formally appears on your behalf before the ticket is due. – (727) 797-9600 – 4399 35th St. N., Suite 322, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Continue reading
My license was suspended and I took care of the outstanding ticket, can I drive now?
-No, you cannot drive until you pay the reinstatement fee at the DMV. The DMV has to reactivate your driving privilege. – (727) 797-9600 – 4399 35th St. N., Suite 322, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Continue reading
What are the fines for speeding in a school zone in Pinellas County?
-Pinellas County fees imposed for speeding in a school zone can change year from year. The speed in a school zone is 15 mph. The current breakdown of the fines for violating the 15 mph posted speed are as follows: 6-9 mph over – $156 10-14 mph over – $306 15-19 mph over - $406 20-29 mph over – $456 30 mph or more requires a mandatory court appearance before a county court judge and the judge will determine the fine.
Use caution when you decide how to resolve the speeding ticket. Points are accessed when you pay the ticket unless you take steps to protect yourself. If you or your loved one would like assistance from a St. Petersburg traffic ticket lawyer call today for a free consultation. The traffic laws are stacked against you. Don’t let the points increase your insurance costs without a fight. - (727) 797-9600 – 4399 35th St. N., Suite 322, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Continue reading
Is reckless driving a criminal charge in Florida?
-Yes, reckless driving is a criminal traffic offense in the State of Florida. It is a first degree misdemeanor charge punishable by up to a year in county jail. When a DUI charge is reduced in criminal court it is often reduced to the charge of reckless driving. If the offense involves alcohol additional sanctions can be imposed by the court. - (727) 797-9600 – 4399 35th St. N., Suite 322, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Continue reading
Can I go to traffic court for a speeding ticket and just ask the judge to keep the points off my license?
-Off course, if you are in this situation the best thing to do is request an arraignment date. That way no witnesses will appear in court and you can avoid additional witness fees that are only necessary if you intend to have a full evidentiary trial. - (727) 797-9600 – 4399 35th St. N., Suite 322, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Continue reading
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