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When faced with a ticket, you might wonder if the best course of action is simply to pay the fine and move on. However, before you make that decision, it’s essential to consider the broader implications of your choice. Let’s delve into the factors you should weigh before deciding whether to pay that fine.
Understanding the Consequences of Paying the Fine
Points on Your License: When you pay a ticket, you typically admit guilt, which can lead to points being added to your driving record. Accumulating points can have serious consequences, including increased insurance premiums and the potential loss of your commercial driver’s license (CDL) if you exceed the allowable limit.
Impact on Your Driving Record: A ticket can tarnish your driving record, which is crucial for your career as a truck driver. Many employers and insurers review driving records, and a history of violations could affect your job prospects and rates.
Insurance Costs: Traffic violations can lead to higher insurance premiums. Insurers often view a driver with tickets as a higher risk, which can translate to increased costs for your coverage.
Receiving a ticket as a truck driver can be stressful, but it’s essential to consider your options carefully before simply paying the fine. While paying may seem the easiest route, it can have lasting consequences for your driving record, insurance rates and career opportunities.
Our members receive support for all moving and non-moving citations. For common issues such as following too close, speeding, logbook errors, overweight citations, equipment citations, and many others, our provider attorneys will represent you in the court of original jurisdiction. They help with your case, and TVC Pro-Driver pays the full cost of their service. Exceptions include handling fees associated.
Our provider attorneys will also represent you for serious charges like manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, and negligent homicide.
Members receive a 25% discount for all other legal matters such as:
- Simple will
- Trusts
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Got a ticket before joining TVC Pro-Driver? No problem. Under all of our plans*; Pro and Pro Plus members receive traffic citation representation by provider attorneys for a $299 handling fee per citation issued prior to or on their enrollment date; VIP Pro members pay only $199 per citation issued prior to or on their enrollment date. The fee for Pro and Pro Plus members increases to $399 (or $299 for VIP Pro members) if the ticket is received at the home office within five or fewer business days before the court date.
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