Many of us drive out of state for various reasons – work, school, or even vacation. If you travel by car enough and the chances increase that you will get a traffic ticket out of your home state at some point. So, what happens when you do? Will you...
Did you receive a ticket for speeding, failure to make a complete stop, failure to yield, improper lane change, or something else? You need to call a traffic ticket attorney in your area immediately to discuss your options. There is a false belief that if you are issued a...
In mid-July, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a transportation bill into law that, in part, repeals Missouri’s all-rider helmet law. This will give motorcyclist and motor-tricyclist the option of riding with a helmet. Until August 28, 2020, Missouri law stated that every person operating or riding on a motorcycle...
Nobody wants a speeding ticket. For good reason, if you’re convicted, a violation will affect your driving record, then there is the cost of the ticket and any court fees, plus could possibly result in suspension of your license. In Missouri, a speeding tickets stays on your record for...
When you are pulled over for a traffic stop, you may wonder why an officer always asks to see you proof of insurance and registration. Depending on the precinct and the reason for being pulled over, the officer looks up (or calls in for information) about your plates before...
Receiving a ticket and not taking care of it properly can be costly in more ways than one. Not only are there monetary prices, there can also be points added to your driving record, which can in turn affect your insurance coverage and rates. Tickets may stay on your record for a...
No matter how many years you have been driving, it is never too late to learn proper etiquette when dealing with a police officer. No one wants to put their drive on hold to deal with being pulled over. The angry or upset emotions that generally accompany this, more...
If you’ve gotten a Failure to Stop ticket by a Springfield police officer, don’t think that you can’t fight the ticket. For some, there are ways to get the charges dropped due to certain circumstances. Here are some reasons why you may be able to fight your ticket: The...
We all instantly start searching our brains for the best excuse as soon as we fly past a police officer. There seem to be two types of excuses: the “police-approved,” and the “no hope left”. All excuses have a common goal, which is avoiding a speeding ticket. While we...
It’s just about Memorial Day weekend, and a lot of Springfield residents will be heading to the lake at some point today. As with any holiday weekend, a lot of BBQ, boating, and drinking is expected on this weekend to celebrate – which brings up the question of whether...