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Johnnyma45 · 02-15-2013, 03:42 PM

So, last night, speeding ticket in Plano on W Park Blvd and Coit, 56/40. (Damn those wide roads have a slow MPH max). I own up to it, was leading the pack.

Question: has anyone used a traffic lawyer successfully to dismiss all charges? My dentist (who I was on my way to go see) said that he's paid $75 for a lawyer to reduce the Deferred Disposition (probation) period, but as it's only 90 days, not sure why I would pay $75 on top of the ~$182 which is what it's going to cost me to do Probation myself.

Anyone have any experience in this? Is it a pipe dream to think $75 will dismiss all charges? My record is clean and I've only ever done Driving courses for the occasional no turn on red type violation (can't do the course again within a year unfortunately).

Thanks

My Caroline · 02-15-2013, 03:54 PM

If you've exhausted your defensive driving option, just defer the ticket. Just pay the defered fee, and stay out of trouble for 90 days. It's off your record, and less than a ticket. There is no point in reducing the probation period if you don't speed regularly and you drive safely. Also, when you defer, it's only within that city. If you get a ticket in Carrollton, it will not change the Plano ticket (as in, you won't have to pay both).

TrillChevyRyda · 02-16-2013, 11:51 PM

i think going with these lawyers for speeding violations is a waste of money.

you end up paying the lawyer fee and then you get a letter in the mail saying you still have to pay the fine + probation + defensive driving.

its the second time ive wasted money on a traffic lawyer.

02-15-2013, 03:42 PM	#1
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 604 View My Garage	Speeding ticket in Plano So, last night, speeding ticket in Plano on W Park Blvd and Coit, 56/40. (Damn those wide roads have a slow MPH max). I own up to it, was leading the pack. Question: has anyone used a traffic lawyer successfully to dismiss all charges? My dentist (who I was on my way to go see) said that he's paid $75 for a lawyer to reduce the Deferred Disposition (probation) period, but as it's only 90 days, not sure why I would pay $75 on top of the ~$182 which is what it's going to cost me to do Probation myself. Anyone have any experience in this? Is it a pipe dream to think $75 will dismiss all charges? My record is clean and I've only ever done Driving courses for the occasional no turn on red type violation (can't do the course again within a year unfortunately). Thanks __________________ 6/9/10-3/30/11. RIP ROXY... :(

02-15-2013, 03:54 PM	#2
My Caroline Drives: Black 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,694	If you've exhausted your defensive driving option, just defer the ticket. Just pay the defered fee, and stay out of trouble for 90 days. It's off your record, and less than a ticket. There is no point in reducing the probation period if you don't speed regularly and you drive safely. Also, when you defer, it's only within that city. If you get a ticket in Carrollton, it will not change the Plano ticket (as in, you won't have to pay both). __________________ White Fender Hashes from Big Worm Graphix with Custom White Bowties GM Factory Remote Start and Factory Key Fob SS Fascia, Factory RS HIDs, Plasma P13W fog lights Non-RS to RS and fog light harness by Gen5DIY LED Interior, Trunk, and Licence Plate lights in white ZL1 Spoiler with Gen5DIY harness Factory NPP cat back Blacked out tail light bezels Factory 20 inch wheels wrapped in Nitto Motivos Lowered 1.25inch on Eibach Pro springs

02-16-2013, 11:51 PM	#3
TrillChevyRyda Drives: 2011 2SS Camaro/79 Caprice LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 242	i think going with these lawyers for speeding violations is a waste of money. you end up paying the lawyer fee and then you get a letter in the mail saying you still have to pay the fine + probation + defensive driving. its the second time ive wasted money on a traffic lawyer. __________________