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No one likes to get a traffic ticket. At the least, being pulled over makes you late. And depending on the infraction and how many you've had before, getting a traffic ticket could increase your insurance rates when the court notifies the Driver License Division and the citation appears on your driving record.
Worse yet, if the ticket pushes you over one of Texas' point limits, it could also usher in a long period of annual fines called surcharges.
Top There's a Cop Behind You with Flashing Lights. What Now?
Whoops, that should be "Public Safety Officer" or "Texas State Trooper." Here's what to do:
- Slow down immediately, put on your blinker, and pull over as soon as it is safe.
- Breathe deeply and calm down from the initial adrenalin surge of realizing you're being pulled over.
- Stay in your car unless instructed otherwise.
- Follow all instructions exactly.
- Move slowly and keep your hands visible. Quick moves can be misinterpreted as a threat.
- Be absurdly polite. If you sound almost normal, you are not being polite enough.
- Sign the ticket. This is not an admission of guilt, just an acknowlegement that you received the ticket (like signing for a package). And besides, if you don't sign, the officer has to arrest you.
Once you have the ticket, you have 10 days to decide how to respond to it―by paying the fine or by appearing in court. The responsibility for telling the court what you are going to do is yours―you must contact them. (They've already contacted you, in a way, by issuing the ticket).
You may then have the option of attending a defensive driving safety class to dismiss the ticket. If you're found guilty of going above 95 mph, however, you're out of luck―you will not be able to take the class for ticket dismissal.
For serious violations, or violations that may put you over the point limit, you may want to contact an attorney who specializes in traffic cases.
The basic point system in Texas is simple:
- Any moving violation: 2 points
- Any moving violation resulting in an accident: 3 points
If you accumulate six points on your license, be prepared to pay a violation surcharge (see below).
Top Surchargeable Violations
Texas employs a unique penalty system called the Driver Responsibility Program for those whose moving violations are particularly egregious (or frequent). The basis for this program is a series of annual fines―also called surcharges―for those guilty of these offenses.
What Texas calls "surchargeable violations" are typically the kinds of transgressions that constitute crimes, such as DWI, driving without insurance, or driving without a license. If you go through the court system, it's probably a surchargeable violation.
A surchargeable violation will result in you paying a substantial additional fine annually for several years. These extra penalties can be from $100 each year to a whopping $2,000 per year for three years. Since the additional penalties can add up to $6,000 total, you may want to discuss these cases with a lawyer.
Other violations can also result in you paying these surcharges, if you get enough tickets. If you have six or more points riding against your driver's license, you'll pay $100 a year extra for the first six points and $25 for each additional point after six. Yes, for three years.
Remember, these surcharges are in addition to the fine you had to pay for the ticket in the first place.
Habitual Violators
Habitual violators are drivers who have accumulated four moving violations in a 12-month period or seven moving violations in a 24-month period. You can look forward to your license being suspended if you get this many citations.
Beyond that, since moving violations earn either two or three points each, a habitual violator would be way over the six-point limit needed to trigger a Driver Responsibility Program surcharge. In other words, you'll be hit with hefty annual surcharges even while you're not allowed to drive.
Related Questions from DMV Answers
How can I reduce my speeding ticket cost?
Methods vary by state, but some common ways to reduce speeding ticket cost include: Being a first-time offender. Not speeding more than a certain number of miles over the speed limit. Contesting the ticket in court. Depending on the nature of the traffic ticket, you might want to bring a traffic ticket attorney along with you. However, one of the most popular ways to reduce speeding ticket cost or dismiss a traffic ticket altogether is traffic school attendance. The grid below outlines which states consider dismissing traffic tickets or reducing speeding ticket costs if the driver attends traffic school. The bad news is that not every state does; the good news is that most states offer at least point reduction to your driving record. Once you check your state, be sure to talk with your local court and driver license agency for details.
Read more >>Where can I access the traffic violation codes online?
Conveniently, most states post these codes on one or several Web sites.A state government Web site that posts state laws online will include all state laws, and you’ll need to sift through to find the section that deals with vehicle code and, more specifically, the section that deals with all the traffic violation codes. On the other hand, if you search through your driver handbook or the Web site of the state agency that handles driver- and vehicle-related mattes (this agency varies by state, but think the DMV, your county clerk’s office, or a division of your state’s public safety, transportation, or revenue department), chances are you’ll find that agency has isolated just the vehicle code.Understanding your state’s traffic violation codes can help you avoid getting a traffic ticket and, in some cases, even help you prove your citation was unwarranted. AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinois...
Read more >>How much does it cost for license reinstatement?
Each state, as the grid shows below, mandates different license reinstatement fees. Most fees vary depending on the nature of the suspended license. Insurance-related suspensions, for instance, are usually higher than traffic-ticket suspensions. But again, it depends on your state, which should inform you of your exact reinstatement fee. Getting a drivers license reinstated requires more than just paying a reinstatement fee. For exact requirements, contact your local DMV office.
Read more >>Is there a grace period for vehicle registration renewal?
Generally, no. Some states, such as Texas, will give you a brief window after your expiration date. But, for the majority of states, your vehicle registration ends on your registration deadline with no grace period.Now, you can usually renew your registration after the deadline without having to pay a late registration penalty. Again, this varies depending on your state's vehicle registration renewal policy. Some states will make you pay extra even if you're one day late. However, most states will give you anywhere from 10 days to several months to renew without hitting you with additional charges.However, that still doesn't protect you from being nailed with a traffic ticket fine. And, those fees usually are much more expensive than the cost of the registration renewal. In most states, you're breaking the law if you haven't renewed your registration by the deadline - even by an hour.Check with your state's motor vehicle division to learn the renewal policy in yo...
Read more >>What is the cell phone law in my state?
Before trying to contact a friend or family member while driving, know the cell phone law of the state you're in. Otherwise you may receive a traffic ticket with a hefty fine. This also applies to text messaging, which many states, over the last year, have enacted laws banning this practice.If you need to know your state's cell phone traffic law, contact your DMV or state police. Or, if you need to know now, consult the grid below.
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