Battle Ground Traffic Violations

Were you cited for an infraction out of Battle Ground Municipal Court? Many infractions, such as speeding in excess of a maximum limit, impeding traffic, disobeying a road sign, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, improper passing, failure to yield right of way, failure to signal, and improper turn, just to name a few, are violations that the Department of Licensing will reveal on your driving record, including for motor vehicle insurance and employment purposes, if you don’t take action quickly. You can take steps to protect your record.

You have the right to request a hearing to challenge the ticket within a limited period of time. Failure to take action in a timely manner may result in increased fines, adverse marks on your credit history, and even license suspension. If you request a contested hearing in time and win, the citation will be dismissed, and you will not have to pay the fine. Information about the violation will not be released to anyone accessing your driving record.

A contested hearing can be a daunting ordeal. You only have one chance to try to prevent the court from determining that you committed the violation, ordering you to pay the fine, and forwarding the violation to DOL. If an employer or insurer learns of a traffic infraction, you may be penalized. The consequences could include higher premiums for up to three years or ineligibility for certain types of work. If you get too many tickets over a period of time, the DOL may penalize you with a probationary license or a suspension.

There is much at stake, but also many strategies available to minimize or eliminate the potential damage. First, the evidence against you, including the ticket and the officer’s affidavit, may be challenged orally or in writing if it is incomplete, incorrect, insufficient, or if proper protocols were not followed. As part of our handling of your case, we search for these irregularities. Second, evidence may be presented on your behalf to rebut the evidence that the City has offered. Finally, alternative resolutions may be available to you to obtain a dismissal of a Battle Ground Municipal Court case.

To learn more about how we can help, contact us anytime for a case evaluation. The information is valuable, but our initial consultation is free for anyone facing a traffic infraction case in Battle Ground, Washington.

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