What Are the Implications of a Speeding Ticket in Ohio
As a Columbus, OH based speeding ticket attorney, I am always surprised (and a little dismayed) at how many drivers simply sign and return traffic court summons with payments for fines and administrative fees. Make no mistake, if you want to contest a speeding ticket, the ticket itself is an order to appear before a traffic court judge. Of course, the city and state make it easy for drivers to avoid court by pleading guilty and accepting the standard penalties. Taking advantage of that convenience can have unforeseen consequences. Drivers who think they are saving themselves the hassle of appearing in court by just paying speeding tickets actually expose themselves to points on their license, an increased risk for having their licenses suspended, higher auto insurance premiums, and possible issues with keeping jobs that involve driving company vehicles or being on company insurance. Here are brief summaries of these four too-often ignored implications of not contesti...