Reducing The Penalties On Your Driving Record
Getting pulled over while driving can be incredibly stressful and nerve-wracking - and getting a ticket can be even worse. Unfortunately, getting a ticket causes more problems than an increased heart rate and a late arrival to your destination; it can also have long-term consequences on your driving record. The team at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. may be able to help you reduce the penalties on your record (and your future). Missouri Traffic Point System The State of Missouri keeps track of everyone's driving records by assigning points to drivers' licenses when they are caught violating various traffic laws. The amount of points assigned will depend on the severity of the offense. Here are a few examples of offenses and their assigned point values (Source: DMV.org) : Speeding (more than 5 mph over the speed limit): up to 3 points Stop Sign Violation: up to 2 points Failure to Produce Insurance ID: up to 4 points 12 points can be given for se...