Updated October 4, 2026.
A Louisiana speeding stop can leave you worried about the fine, your insurance and taking time off for court. Once the stop is over, our traffic-ticket team can review the citation and explain what we can do for you. You do not have to build your own defense before calling.
During the stop, keep the focus on safety
Pull over safely when directed, keep your hands visible and explain where your documents are before reaching for them. Follow lawful directions, including instructions about remaining in or getting out of the vehicle. If you cannot understand an instruction or need assistance, say so calmly.
Do not make up an explanation or guess at facts you do not know. A roadside argument will not resolve the case. If you believe something about the stop was improper, give your lawyer an accurate account afterward. Something you said during a stressful encounter does not mean there is no point in seeking legal help.
Keep the paperwork together
- Save a clear image of the front and back of the ticket and any separate instructions.
- Note the response or appearance date and the court identified on the citation.
- Keep later notices, payment receipts and messages about the same ticket.
- Preserve existing dashcam footage before it is automatically overwritten.
When it is safe to do so, write down what you remember about the road, signs and traffic. Send the facts to our team; you do not need to contact witnesses, prepare court filings or argue with the issuing agency yourself.
A ticket does not have only two possible outcomes
The decision is more than paying the speeding charge or demanding a trial. Depending on the court and your circumstances, our lawyers may be able to seek an amendment to a non-moving violation. That is the outcome we commonly pursue, with the aim of avoiding a moving conviction on your driving record.
An amendment is not a dismissal. You normally still owe the applicable fine and court costs, as well as the separate legal fee. The prosecutor or court must approve the resolution, and insurance treatment depends on the final result and your insurer.
Let us check the deadline before you pay
Payment may resolve a charge as a guilty or no-contest plea under the applicable court procedure. Louisiana’s traffic-penalty statute includes several payment and court alternatives, each with conditions. Ask us to review your citation promptly rather than assuming payment or a course will protect your record.
Submitting a message does not itself extend a deadline or excuse an appearance. Our team will confirm whether we can accept the matter and what still needs your attention. If you already paid, tell us that too.
Call (225) 327-1722, contact our traffic-ticket team or send us your ticket. Include the court date so we can assess the time available.