Updated October 4, 2026.
If a Shreveport traffic stop ends with a speeding citation, the next step is to have the charge and court date reviewed. Our Louisiana traffic-ticket team can explain how representation may help and whether an amendment to a non-moving violation is available.
During the stop, 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 and ask for clarification if you do not understand. If you have a medical emergency or need assistance, say so clearly and accurately.
Do not make up an explanation or turn a disagreement about speed into a roadside argument. Once safely stopped afterward, write down the facts you want your lawyer to know. Preserve existing video without editing the original.
Read the court information with our team
For matters assigned there, Shreveport City Court’s Criminal / Traffic Division maintains traffic records, handles court-date and fine inquiries, and reports traffic convictions to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. That is why the eventual charge and disposition matter, not just the amount paid.
The court on your paperwork controls. Send the front and back of the citation and any additional notices. Tell us if you paid, appeared or arranged anything already; we need the current status rather than assuming the original ticket is still untouched.
What an amendment would mean
In eligible cases, our lawyers commonly pursue a non-moving amendment. Shreveport City Court’s Rule 26 addresses how the city prosecutor may amend a charge. It does not require approval of every request or make dismissal automatic.
A non-moving resolution aims to avoid a moving conviction on the driving record. The applicable fine and court costs generally remain payable, along with the separate legal fee. Insurance treatment depends on the final result and insurer; a specific outcome cannot be promised.
Give us the details that affect the review
- The alleged speed, location and every listed charge.
- The court or response date, including one already missed.
- Your license state and whether you hold a commercial license.
- Any relevant earlier tickets, payments or notices.
- Existing footage or a factual concern about the citation.
You do not need to photograph the roadway, question the officer or prepare a trial presentation yourself. We can identify what further information is useful and explain the approach proposed for the matter.
Do not assume the inquiry changes your deadline
Our team will confirm whether we can accept the case and whether you must attend personally. Until you receive case-specific guidance, do not treat a website message as a postponement.
send us your ticket, contact our traffic-ticket team or call (225) 327-1722 for help with your Shreveport speeding ticket.
