Just got my first ticket

[greypsoh]

Ticket is for 36 in a 25. I have never been pulled over before, never gotten a ticket. The total price due on the ticket is $130. According to Pennsylvania points system, I think this ticket will be 3 points on my license.

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/dl_forms/dl-71p.pdf

Would it be worth getting a lawyer or just plead guilty and pay the fine? I don't want my insurance going up.

 

[julito04]

Lawyer all the way man.

 

[toanjo]

Lawyer it (about $100 every time I have done it). You will still pay (they will drop it to obstructed license plate or driving on the shoulder) but your insurance wont go up. Overall you will save money.

 

[shienhausser]

sucks bro, I got my first 2 tickets back to back in a week back in Jan. I just took defensive and differed and now its not on my record and no ins. rise.

 

[2fst4u]

Lawyer up, and if not, at the very least, show up in court and try to work out a deal with the prosecutor before your case is heard. They might let you off with just paying the fine, or perhaps all together, especially if the officer doesn't show up.

 

[dpham00]

moved

 

[CrazyUncleDave]

First offense? You can't go to traffic school?

 

[Strmtrpr]

Lawyer it (about $100 every time I have done it). You will still pay (they will drop it to obstructed license plate or driving on the shoulder) but your insurance wont go up. Overall you will save money.

Odd, I have gotten speeding tickets..including one that was one mile away from reckless and my insurance never went up. :iono:

I just paid the fine too

 

[Aeneas05]

Odd, I have gotten speeding tickets..including one that was one mile away from reckless and my insurance never went up. :iono:

I just paid the fine too

I believe that tickets outside of your own state don't effect your insurance. Were you out of state when you got pulled over?

 

[icetraxx]

Here in michigan, if you fight a ticket in court, they usually give you impeding traffic ($120 but 0 points) for almost any traffic offense. You should ask around and see if your jurisdiction does this.

 

[Strmtrpr]

I believe that tickets outside of your own state don't effect your insurance. Were you out of state when you got pulled over?

Nope not at all, I was right down the road from my house :bellyroll:

 

[Bad hare]

Odd, I have gotten speeding tickets..including one that was one mile away from reckless and my insurance never went up. :iono:

I just paid the fine too

Nope not at all, I was right down the road from my house :bellyroll:

Its up to your insurance company to check with your state DMV. The DMV doesn't report to your insurance. Looks like your company just hasn't checked. ( i had a ticket that never showed up either. kinda works out nice, especially after 18 months when the offense disappears. )

 

[Strmtrpr]

Its up to your insurance company to check with your state DMV. The DMV doesn't report to your insurance. Looks like your company just hasn't checked.

Hmm maybe my state farm agent doesn't care...I have gotten 2 speeding tickets in my life and neither effected my insurance. :happyanim:

*knocks on wood*

 

[gti forever]

the only way your insurance will go up is if you're very young, in which they will run your MVR maybe annually. If you're already a decent age (23 plus) and have your own insurance, there is a good chance it will not raise. This is because it is costly for insurance companies to run MVR's (Motor Vehicle Record FYI)

Now, if you decide to switch companies, and the tickets is within three years, this will drastically take your chance down to be eligible for a good rate. Low risk companies such as State Farm make a big deal even with only one ticket.

This is one benefit of finding a good company to be with early, because if you stay there, there's a good chance your insurance won't raise with tickets.

 

[geee elll eyeee]

Can't you pay for a Defensive Driving Course for first offense? That way you have 0 points, and $0 fine.