Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions About Traffic Citations, Violations, and Tickets in San Antonio, TX

Q: If I am guilty of a traffic violation, shouldn't I just pay the ticket and get it over with?  

A:  This may seem like the best idea, but pleading guilty to a traffic violation ticket will allow the court to charge you the highest fine allowed by law. A conviction will most likely result in points on your license. Hiring knowledgeable traffic ticket attorneys to work on your case means that we will advise you to do what is best for your specific case.

Q: Can a lawyer help me with my traffic tickets?

A:   Yes, in most cases, traffic ticket attorneys can assist you with your ticket. If you think you were wrongfully charged, you should seek out a professional traffic ticket attorney to help you fight the case. 

Q: What is a traffic ticket?

A:  A traffic ticket is a summons or a citation issued to a person by an authorized government official for breaking a motor vehicle law. A ticket requires the accused person to appear before a judge in court.

Q: Is driving a right?

A: No, under the law, driving is a privilege granted by the state. 

Q: When should I contest or fight a traffic violation ticket?

A:  If the offense is a minor infraction with no points being assessed to your license (such as a parking ticket) and little likelihood of affecting your insurance rates, then the best avenue may be to pay it and then forget about it. However, if the charge is more serious, a moving violation, potential fines will be higher than usual. Hiring a trusted traffic violation attorney to help you fight your case will be a better outcome in this case.

Q: Will a speeding ticket add points to my driving record?

A:  Yes, a ticket for speeding will impact your driving record. Depending on how fast you were going, you can expect to receive 3-11 points. As points can be costly, fighting a traffic ticket can be worthwhile. Our speeding ticket attorneys can help you fight this ticket. 

Q: Why should I retain a traffic ticket attorney to fight for my ticket?

A: First and foremost, you should fight your ticket because you can. There are many times when officers give out traffic tickets just because they can. Simply paying the ticket is an admission of guilt and results in the highest fine as well as a stain on your driving record. Marks on driving records can result in higher insurance and other problems, so don't let this happen to you. Hire the experienced traffic ticket attorneys at The Law Office of J. Fernando Treviño, P.C. today. 

Q: What is considered speeding in a speeding ticket?

A: According to Texas law, it is legal to drive over the posted speed limit as long as you are driving safely. A number of factors go into determining safe driving, such as time of day, weather, and road conditions.

Q: What outcomes are possible if I fight my traffic ticket?

A: The best-case scenario to come out of fighting your traffic ticket is that on the date of the court appearance, the state’s witness, the police officer, does not show up. Your case is automatically dismissed. The next best scenario would be that if the officer is present in court, your traffic ticket attorney speaks with them and tries to negotiate a lower fine for you. 

Q: What is the difference between a traffic citation and a speeding ticket?

A: A traffic citation is a written record of something you did wrong while operating your vehicle or while it is parked. A speeding ticket is simply a less formal term for a citation. There is no difference between a citation and a ticket. 

Q: I got a traffic citation. What should I do?

A: In some traffic citation cases, you will need to appear in court. If this happens, you may want to look into hiring a traffic violations lawyer. If you think you were wrongfully cited or not everything is correct, a traffic violations lawyer will assist you in court. Contact The Law Office of J. Fernando Treviño, P.C. today for assistance.

Q: What are some examples of traffic citations?

A:  Common reasons for a traffic citation include but are not limited to:

• Speeding 
• Improper turns 
• Distracted driving 
• Seatbelt violation 
• Turning without turning signal on