Washington, D.C., Speeding Ticket Defense Attorney
Most speeding tickets are non-criminal administrative infractions handled at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). However, if you are charged with driving more than 30 miles per hour over the limit, you face a criminal charge.
This charge, commonly referred to as "30 over" and "30 mph over," can carry serious consequences, including 90 days in jail, a $300 fine and even license revocation.
With this charge, you should have received an "Official Notice of Proposed Suspension," served by the police, instructing you that your D.C. driving privileges may be suspended in a few days unless you demand a hearing. At the Public Information Center for D.C. Traffic Law, we can handle your demand and fight the charges under any circumstances.
One common speeding ticket defense tactic is questioning the use of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology, which automatically measures your speed, and, if necessary, issues a speeding ticket. This equipment is not approved by the legislature or the judicial branch. In fact, it is scheduled to be examined by the courts in 2008 and we are involved in this investigation. If you received a speeding ticket based on LIDAR technology in a speed trap near the K Street tunnel under Washington Circle, or any other location, please call us. We may be able to fight your charges.
We can also handle or defend your administrative traffic law offenses, including non-criminal speeding charges. These non-criminal traffic offenses can have considerable consequences if you are a repeat offender and can also affect both your insurance costs and driving rights.
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If you have received a criminal or non-criminal speeding ticket, lawyer John Spaulding can help clarify any confusion regarding your rights. Please call us for a free and full discussion of your case. We offer flexible payment plans, including interest-free payments spread over several months, are available for evening and weekend appointments and are conveniently located just west of Georgetown. Contact us at (202) 638-7500.
