License Suspended for Traffic Tickets? What You Need to Know Before You Pay That Fine

Happy Friday everyone! As promised, here are a couple of traffic violations that can lead directly to a license suspension—and what you should do before paying that ticket.

Example #1: Driving Without Glasses or Corrective Lenses

If you’re ticketed for driving without your required corrective lenses and you choose to simply pay the fine—guess what? That payment results in an automatic license suspension. Just for driving without glasses and choosing to pay the fine, your driving privileges could be taken away.

Example #2: Driving Without Insurance

The state gives you one bite at the apple here. If you’re caught once without insurance and pay the ticket (around $350), it still counts as a conviction. Pay a second one, and your driver’s license will be suspended until you not only buy liability insurance but also file an SR-22 form through your insurance company with the Department of Public Safety.

Each conviction adds points to your record and could result in additional fines depending on your driving history.

As mentioned previously, we strongly recommend getting in touch with a traffic lawyer if you find yourself in any of these situations. In many cases, we’re able to reach a resolution that keeps the violation off your record and helps you avoid unnecessary license suspension.

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