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What should I do about a traffic ticket?

A traffic citation creates its own court obligations, even when an insurance or injury claim is also underway.

SPEAKING WITH AN ATTORNEY ABOUT IT CAN HELP GET IT RESOLVED.

If you are hit with a ticket or citation, try to understand why you received it.

Read the document carefully. Copies or digital records are available online. Determine whether it is payable outright or if it requires a court appearance.

Next, understand what you available options are. If it is a payable fine, there are still options. You may be able to pay online, or it may have to be in person. If you believe you received it in error, understand that paying the fine, requesting a hearing, and requesting a trial are different responses. Paying or waiving generally involves pleading guilty, while disputes generally require a court appearance.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN A CAR WRECK, COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR LAWYER.

Coordinate with your Attorney before responding. A traffic citation and an injury claim follow separate processes. Make sure to follow any deadlines, and understand each response before taking action.

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