Get Speeding Ticket Lawyer Help
Receiving a traffic ticket can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what steps to take next. The impact on your driving record can be significant. Speeding ticket lawyers are experienced in handling these situations and can help you understand your rights and options. If you simply pay the ticket, you’re entering a guilty plea, which can lead to points on your record, higher insurance premiums, and even license suspension if you accumulate too many violations. Failing to respond to a ticket can make matters worse, resulting in additional penalties and possible suspension of your license. That’s why it’s important to consult a traffic ticket attorney who can guide you through the process, protect your record, and help you avoid unnecessary penalties.
Expert Speeding Ticket Defense and Legal Help
If you get pulled over for speeding in Lancaster County, the fine is just the start. The Shelton Firm has helped Thousands of drivers in Pennsylvania fight traffic tickets. We work to get tickets dismissed, charges lowered, and licenses protected. One ticket can raise your insurance rates, hurt your job chances, and affect your driving privileges. After a conviction, drivers can see an average increase in insurance premiums up to 22% increase. That’s why quick legal help is important.
Schedule Your Free Case Review Today!DO’s and Don’ts before you proceed
- Do reach out for a Consultation immediately: Waiting until your court date to contact your attorney can detriment your case. Reach out for a consultation immediately and we can discuss your case and your options.
- Do provide the Police with License, Registration, and Insurance: You are legally required to show police this information during any traffic stop or accident. Providing it can avoid additional tickets being added.
- Do take notes: Write down what you remember about the situation as soon as you get a moment. Share this with your attorney as soon as you can as he may have follow up questions.
- Don’t worry: Many of these issues can be worked out with an experienced and effective lawyer. Keeping calm and allowing your attorney to work through the process can be very beneficial to a good outcome.
- Don’t Plead Guilty: Do not plead guilty to a citation before you have had a chance to talk to an attorney and receive a free consultation. We are always available to discuss your options.
- Don’t Reach out to the police: It’s important to remember the police can use any statement you give them in court. Contacting them can lead to additional charges and added headaches. If you must speak to police it is better to us an attorney as a go between.
How We Fight Pennsylvania Speeding Tickets
Step 1: Free Case Review
We look at your ticket and how you were stopped. We explain the laws and what to expect. You get to ask questions and learn your options.
Step 2: Check the Evidence
We study police reports and tickets for mistakes. We get radar and officer training records. We review video footage and traffic conditions. We look for any errors that can help your case.
Step 3: Court Representation
We go to court for you. Most times, you don’t have to be there. We argue to get your ticket dismissed or charges lowered. We handle all court steps so you don’t miss work or get stressed.
Step 4: Case Outcome
We work to get the best result: ticket dismissed, charge lowered, or lowest penalty if guilty. We give you all the papers and advice to keep your record clean.
Case outcomes
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Frequently Asked Questions
We Promise People ask these all the time
How many points will i get?
The point system is used to track and penalize repeat traffic offenders, with consequences escalating as points accumulate on a driver’s record. Possible outcomes of accumulating points on your driving record include:
Mandatory exams
Hearings
Increased insurance premiums
Potential license suspension
Legal assistance from a traffic lawyer empowers drivers to contest traffic offenses and lessen the point system’s impact on their lives.
Has your license been suspended?
You can be at-risk of losing your driver’s license over traffic citations, point violations or for any of the reasons explained below. If your license gets suspended call The Shelton Firm today for a free consultation.
PennDOT may suspend or revoke a license for any of the following reasons:
- Specific Traffic Tickets
- Refusal of Breathe or Blood Test
- Non-Payment of Child Support
- Medical Suspension
- Insurance Violations
- Failure to respond to ticket
- Failure to pay a Ticket
At The Shelton Firm, we understand how to navigate the Pennsylvania legal traffic system. We will fight to have your license reinstated, to have points removed from your driving record, and your automobile insurance reduced.
Click here for More InfoWill my license get suspended?
Driving charges which require mandatory suspension in Pennsylvania include but are not limited to the following offenses:
DUI
Reckless Driving
Speeding over 31 Miles over the Limit
Driving Under Suspended License
Failure to Stop for School Bus
Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
Racing on Highways
Accidents involving Damage to Attended Vehicle or Property
Did you plead Guilty/Found Guilty and need your case reopened? (Summary Appeal)
Have you mishandled your own defense at the Magistrate’s office, or mailed in a guilty plea in response to a traffic ticket? Is Penndot sending you letters about a license suspension for a recent ticket for which you pled guilty?
The summary appeal is your last shot at avoiding points, a suspension or a record for a traffic offense. A summary appeal is an appeal of a conviction for a traffic offense that occurred in Magisterial District Court. Once the appeal is filed it allows you to get a new trial before a Court of Common Pleas Judge.
Our Speeding Ticket Defense Services
Top 10 Speeding Tickets We Fight
1) 1-5 mph over limit: No Point Offense.
2) 6-10 mph over limit: 2 Point Offense
3) 11-15 mph over limit: 3 Point offense.
4) 16-25 mph over limit: 4 point offense.
5) 26- 31+ mph over limit: 5 Point Offense : Note: Exceeding the speed limit by 31 mph or more may result in a departmental hearing and License Suspension.
6) School zone speeding: Higher fines and Possible Suspension
7) Construction zone speeding: Double fines needing quick legal help. Note: Speeding 11 mph or more over the limit in a work zone can result in a 15-day license suspension.
8) CDL speeding ticket: Any CDL License Holder speeding ticket that is above 15 miles over the limit is very serious. Please consult an attorney immediately.
Consequences of Speeding Tickets
The effects of a Speeding ticket can reach far beyond the initial fine. One ticket can add points to your driving record, cause your insurance rates to rise, and even lead to a suspended license if you accumulate too many points. Multiple tickets can quickly escalate these penalties, resulting in higher fines, more points, and a greater risk of license suspension.
A suspended license can disrupt your daily life, making it difficult to get to work, school, or handle family responsibilities. Speeding ticket lawyers work to get tickets dismissed, reduce charges, and minimize the impact on your record.
Importance of a Clean Driving Record
A clean driving record is more than just a point of pride—it’s essential for keeping your insurance rates low, maintaining your license, and protecting your job opportunities. Employers often check driving records, and too many points or violations can lead to lost job prospects or even termination. Insurance companies use your record to set your premiums, so even one ticket can lead to higher costs for years.
Help for Individual Drivers
We defend drivers in Lancaster and nearby areas, focusing on protecting your driver’s license from suspension or penalties. Whether it’s your first ticket or you have many, we make a plan just for you. We talk to prosecutors to lower charges or get your ticket thrown out.
Help for Commercial Drivers (CDL)
Truck drivers face special rules. A ticket can risk your job. We know the laws for commercial drivers and fight to keep you working. We help drivers on I-76, Route 30, and across Lancaster County, including those who travel in and out of the city and face city-specific traffic challenges.
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Areas Served
The Shelton Firm is centrally located in Lancaster, PA. Our CDL Lawyer services clients throughout Central PA. Our diligent and aggressive representation is the secret ingredient that keeps our clients coming back for all their legal needs.
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