Washington State Driving Wrong Way Down One Way Road

Many people who have found themselves in an unfamiliar area have accidentally driven the wrong way down a one-way road. Unfortunately, you can receive a ticket for this moving violation. If you were recently charged with driving the wrong way down a one-way road in Washington State, you may want to speak with an experienced traffic defense attorney here at Callahan Law to learn how you can fight the case.

A one-way road is typically indicated by a traffic sign with an arrow pointed in the correct direction of travel for that roadway. If the sign is not visible, or the driver makes an error, he or she can travel in the wrong direction on a one-way street. A driver who travels the wrong way on a one-way street may be issued a traffic ticket.

The penalty for driving the wrong way is usually a fine. The ticket may be contested if the sign or traffic control device was not visible, or if there was another reason for driving the wrong way down the street. A traffic attorney can help you build a defense for your driving the wrong way down a one-way street case.

If you were charged with other offenses in addition to driving in the wrong direction, your penalties may be inflated. For example, the penalties upon conviction for reckless driving or driving under the influence are severe, including jail time, costly fines, license suspension or revocation, and result in a criminal record.

Many people who receive a ticket for driving the wrong way down a one-way street are tempted to simply pay their ticket and get it over with. However, by paying your ticket, you admit that you are guilty. Once your insurance provider learns about this infraction, your insurance premiums may be substantially increased. Instead, you should consider your option of contesting or mitigating the infraction.  But do not wait too long to decide, because you must respond to any infraction within the time allotted as specified on the ticket. 

The traffic defense attorneys at Callahan Law can help you with your ticket. Because we only practice traffic law, we know what to look for in cases that involve driving the wrong way down a one-way street. To learn more about how a traffic attorney can help you, contact us today to discuss your options.