Is it worth it? What should I do?

[DoubleEagle]

And if you don’t want FLP then just put it on your dash. They also sell suction cups to attach to plate and then stick to your window. Texas is a 2 plate state.

[MarcellusWalluz]

A ticket attorney will easily get them all dismissed.
Never just plead guilty!
They were just trying to get their quota in.
Most new vehicles don't even come with a front license plate holder anymore.

[delimex007]

Originally Posted by Brooke Wilde

I was recently pulled over & received 4 tickets (only one being for speeding).

I was thinking of hiring a traffic ticket attorney, but it seems that they all charge by each infraction, & since I have 4, it ends up getting pricey pretty quickly.

Is it even worth it to hire an attorney? I figure it will cost at least $600 ... then if I am found guilty - or even able to settle for less - it doesn't seem like I am saving much money.

I assume (please correct me if I am wrong) that if I get them reduced, they are still going on my driving record (which I what I am trying to avoid).


What should I do?

Hi Brooke. Advice - ALWAYS ALWAYS get a traffic attorney. Or else you will pay the fines + points on your license + Insurance going up. Triple whammy. And yes, the prosecutor WILL 100% show up. Not showing up are all myths and internet lies. The attorney will try to reduce the points or reduce the violation to a lesser charg eetc. They have so many options they can work with the DA on.


And based on your posts , loos like you got the ticket in Lubbock. If so, get a local Lubbock traffic attorney vs say someone in Dallas or Houston. Repeating again - ALWAYS get a traffic attorney. Totally worth it in this case even though no one likes paying lawyers !

[DoubleEagle]

Texas does not have a point system like some other states sir. It was repealed in 2019.

[delimex007]

Originally Posted by DoubleEagle

Texas does not have a point system like some other states sir. It was repealed in 2019.

Yes, it does not but traffic violations get added up. Just some helpful info for all regarding traffic violations in Texas :



The New System To Track Violations for License Suspension

The Texas DRP was repealed in 2019 and replaced with a different system. Since September 1, 2019, moving violations are tracked over a 12-month and 24-month period. Accumulating too many moving violations on your record can result in license suspension.
A Texas driver’s license can be suspended if you:

• Have four or more moving violations within a 12-month period,
• Have seven or more moving violations within a 24-month period,
• Are convicted of driving while under the influence (DWI),
• Are convicted of two or more offenses conflicting with a license restriction, like not driving at night,
• Cause an accident that causes serious bodily injury or death, or
• Cause a traffic accident while uninsured

This is not a full list of reasons a driver’s license can be suspended or revoked in Texas. Refusing a breath or blood alcohol concentration test, falling behind on child support payments, and committing certain crimes can also result in a suspension.
Parking tickets do not count toward the number of offenses that can result in an automatic license suspension.
Can You Get Traffic Citations Removed from Your Driving Record?

After being ticketed for a traffic violation, you can avoid the citation going on your driving record by taking an approved defensive driving course. Not all traffic citations are eligible for dismissal through a driving safety course. To be eligible, you must meet basic requirements:

• You have a valid Texas driver’s license
• You have not taken a defensive driving course in Texas to dismiss a ticket within the past 12 months
• You were not driving a commercial vehicle when you were cited
• You received notice from the court system that you are eligible to take a safety course to dismiss the ticket

Generally, only lower-level traffic offenses qualify for dismissal. This includes citations for an expired driver’s license, expired registration or inspection, defective equipment, or speeding
For more serious offenses, you will not be able to get the ticket dismissed. This includes speeding at 25 mph or more over the limit, passing a school bus, or failing to stay and provide assistance after an accident.
You will still be required to pay fines and fees related to the ticket.
Another option to dismiss a traffic ticket and keep it off your record is deferred adjudication/disposition. This usually requires paying a court fee and avoiding another traffic citation during a probation period, which may be 60, 90, or 180 days or longer. At the end of the probation period, your record will be expunged if you meet the conditions.
Deferred disposition/adjudication is only an option for Class C or Class B misdemeanors. They are only available at the court’s discretion, and you must meet certain requirements.