With any traffic violation, an individual can expect a citation hand-in-hand with some consequences. Depending on the type of traffic violation, the consequences can easily vary from a minor impact to a major one that can leave many with paying more than just a simple fine. In Pennsylvania, motor vehicle operators could expect a much more heftier price on just a simple traffic infraction.

Many people simple speed some over the limit, run a red light or stop sign, or even just have a parking ticket that has to be paid for. Usually the fines are low in price, in comparison to the actual crime and the possibilities that could easily erupt from the occurrence. Of course, you will always have some individuals with political connections who can easily wipe a ticket clean off their slate, or go to “Driving School” to erase the ticket for learning proper driving and roadway etiquette.

However, the Governor of Pennsylvania, as well as office is considering raising the price on tickets. Although it sounds minor compared to many other financial obligations we are responsible before on a daily basis, the Governor’s office is proposing that an additional $50 should be added on to ticket fines, and $100 tacked on to anymore traffic violations associated with the ticket, such as an expired inspection sticker, or an expired car tag. Although the amount again does not sound to be financially overwhelming on the individual if only a single infraction is done, but if you happen to have a few expired pieces of paper you are looking at a ticket that could be close or even over $1,000.

Not only will the ticket, or citation, take out of your immediate income to be able to pay for it within the allotted time period, but you can easily expect you insurance price to rise as well.

Although the idea of the Pennsylvania government to increase the fine amounts associated with tickets would lessen some traffic violators, many law enforcement organizations do not support the idea of a possible increased revue tickets could project to the state government. Many officers of the law have commented in saying that if the fine amounts went up that they would feel personally obliged to let some minor infractions slide in order not to tack on such a heavy financial burden on someone who could potentially already be in a rut from the everyday difficulties that life has to offer.

Overall, the increased fines that could occur with citations in Pennsylvania both have positive and negative connotations. However, Pennsylvania should strive as a whole regardless of the price of a ticket to have safety among all roadways for not only themselves as motor vehicle operators, but also others.

With a focus on thorough preparation, superior client service and dedicated representation, as a criminal defense attorney in Pittsburgh I help families and individuals solve a wide range of DUI and criminal litigation issues throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

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I look forward to listening to the circumstances of your case and discussing all available options under the law.

Sincerely,

Michael V. Worgul

Michael V. Worgul, Esq., LLC
429 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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