Seven Louisiana Speeding Laws To Know Did you know your car insurance premiums usually rise an average of 25 % due to a single speeding ticket? Yes, speeding can be expensive if you get caught. Not only will your insurance rates shoot up, but you’ll owe an expensive fine or worse. If you’re a habitual […]
We’ve all been there: you’re running late, you’re trying to get out of traffic, or you’re simply ready to be home already. Whatever the reason, it’s easy to let that speedometer edge over the legal speed, ticking upward an extra ten or even twenty miles per hour. But with almost one in six Americans caught […]
You’re sitting there in your vehicle alongside the road, frustrated. Maybe even embarrassed. You saw the signs, you thought you were in the clear, and then… Bam. Those blinking red-and-blue lights popped out of nowhere. The officer was clear and concise, you affirmed you understood what they were saying and the charges and now you’re here […]
When you violate traffic laws, you get fined. In some cases, this fine might affect you financially. Fortunately, it has been found that taking a driving course can help you reduce the negative effects of violating traffic laws. Going to traffic schools can help you reduce your fines, insurance rates, and keep your records clean. […]
You get pulled over. You were cordial, polite, and explained what you saw of the situation, but the officer still handed you that ticket. Now what? Do you pay it and move on? Not so fast. There’s still hope you can have your speeding ticket dismissed. Maybe you think that’s the stuff of legends. Actually, winning […]
You know driving accidents are common. But did you know that speeding is a major contributor in making these accidents becoming fatal? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2017 speeding was considered”a contributing factor in 26% of all traffic fatalities.” Is it a surprise that law enforcement is cracking down? Now that […]
Should You Beat or Pay your Ticket? You’re sitting there in your car along the side of the road frustrated. How did it happen? The cop came out of nowhere. You didn’t even realize the speed limit had changed. You can’t explain it, it’s just maddening — you got a speeding ticket. There are a million-and-one […]
Did you know that speeding is a factor in roughly 26% of all traffic deaths? Reckless speeding is dangerous and should be avoided. However, what about a little bit of speeding? Many people drive a few miles per hour over or under the speed limit. Surely, this isn’t endangering people’s lives. So exactly how much […]
Jail for Speeding? One would think speeding is not a crime because of how often it happens. But the law is the law. However, it can get serious when people don’t realize that one can go to jail for speeding. Yes, you heard that right. You can go to jail for speeding in Louisiana. In […]
Failure to Appear If you have failed to appear before the court for a traffic ticket, then you are probably wondering what the consequences are or what punishment(s) you could get. Showing up in court when you have been summoned is very important and failing to do so can result in varying consequences, depending on […]