Before you plead guilty and pay your traffic tickets make sure you know ALL of the possible consequences
Many drivers make the mistake of simply sending back their tickets with a guilty plea and pay the fines. Unfortunately, some traffic violations carry more severe penalties than just fines. Those drivers later get a notice from PennDOT notifying them of points on their license, or even worse, a license suspension. Call The Law Office of Brian McDermott now at 412-407-7023 for a FREE consultation so you can learn of all the possible outcomes and how we can help you avoid them.
SPEEDING
Speeding tickets can result in a fine as well as points and even a license suspension in some situations. McDermott Defense will fight for you to preserve your driving record. Call us now to determine if we can help you.
FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY
This violation carries with it 3 points in addition to fines and costs. Also, as with many other traffic violations, driver’s could see an insurance premium increase after a finding of guilty.
CARELESS DRIVING
Careless Driving is usually charged along with other traffic violations. If found guilty it carries 3 points as well as a $200 fine and court costs. Our firm has successfully fought these charges for numerous clients.
RECKLESS DRIVING
In Pennsylvania reckless driving can have severe consequences, including a license suspension. Don’t go into a hearing unprepared. Attorney McDermott has successfully defended clients charged with both of these offenses. In the rare circumstances we can not negotiate a satisfactory outcome then we will vigorously argue on your behalf at the hearing. Call now for a free consultation to see how these charges could affect you.
OVERTAKING SCHOOL BUS
This violation carries with it 5 points and a 60 day license suspension. Additionally, this violation need not be observed by a police officer. School bus drivers may report these violations directly to the police, meaning you may receive a citation although you were not stopped.
DRIVING W/ SUSPENDED LICENSE
If found guilty of driving with a suspended license the penalties include a fine and a license suspension. However, if your license was suspended because of a DUI then there is a mandatory jail sentence. Attorney McDermott has been successful in having these charges withdrawn or reduced. Even in situations where that is not possible McDermott Defense will aggressively pursue Electronic Home Monitoring in lieu of jail time.
POINT SYSTEM
In Pennsylvania certain traffic violations impose points on your driving license. You can find a list of those offenses here. After accumulation of 6 points for the first time, the driver will receive a written notice to take a special written point examination. The second time a driver reaches 6 or more points, they will have to attend a Departmental Hearing. That hearing could result in a 15 day license suspension or the driver having to take a special driver’s examination. The third or subsequent time a driver reaches 6 or more points, the driver will have to attend a departmental hearing. The department will then determine if a 30 day license suspension will be initiated. Failure to attend this departmental hearing will result in the suspension of the driver’s license until the driver attends the hearing.