Traffic tickets, from a minor moving violation to a high
speeding ticket, can cause a multitude of problems.

Points added to your driver license

Most states have some version of a point system to measure how good (or bad) a driver is and most states have a maximum point limit at which they will suspend and/or revoke your driver license.

Higher insurance payments

Convictions, even if they carry no driver license points, make a motorist a greater risk to insure and therefore subject to higher insurance rates. To learn more about automobile insurance, click here.

Driver license suspension

Either due to a specific type of violation or an accumulation of points, convictions can lead to suspension of your driver license. Failure to take care of a traffic ticket in a timely fashion may lead to driver license suspension as well. To learn more about driver license suspensions, click here.

Driver license revocation

Convictions for certain types of violations can lead to full revocation of your driver license. Driver license revocation usually means you’ll need to reapply for a license from scratch. To learn more about driver license revocations, click here.

Unemployment

If you drive under an employer’s insurance policy, accumulation of points makes you a greater insurance risk and could result in your termination. Any problems at all with a Commercial driver license can quickly and easily lead to employment issues. To learn more about CDL, click here.

Arrest Warrants

If you fail to answer a traffic ticket on time, some courts will issue a warrant to compel you to appear.

Permanent Criminal Record and/or Imprisonment

While most traffic tickets are considered violations, more serious offenses may actually be considered misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are criminal offenses and may affect your employment, immigration or other status. Some are punishable by jail.

Remember … these are all potential problems related to traffic tickets. Every situation is different and will always be a combination of the offense(s) you’ve been charged with, your driving history, the particular state and court you are answering to, etc. TicketHelp.com cannot say for sure which, if any, of the above problems an individual might experience. That is why we have offered the same advice to thousands of people year after year …

The best way to determine what consequences you may face when you’ve been issued a traffic ticket is to consult for free with a local traffic ticket lawyer.