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Traffic tickets may seem like little more than a financial inconvenience. In reality, they can have a significant impact on your driving privileges. Even a small traffic ticket may result in a mandatory traffic court appearance, a license suspension, or another case against you. Because of this, it is important to know your rights and your obligations as a driver in Conway, South Carolina.
Speeding is a common traffic violation, but it can result in serious consequences. If you are caught driving over the speed limit, it is important to seek the aid of a traffic ticket attorney. They can help you avoid significant charges. Our SC traffic ticket lawyers at Axelrod & Associates, P.A., are here to assist you.
Traffic ticket defense takes precise legal work. Our team at Axelrod & Associates, P.A., has over 100 years of combined experience in a wide array of legal matters. You can trust our speeding ticket lawyers to represent you for the duration of your case. We offer reliable information and advice throughout the process.
Our team understands that traffic ticket cases are usually more nuanced than they seem at first glance. We can take the time to understand your situation and your perspective. From there, we can build a comprehensive defense for your traffic ticket claim.
For legal representation in a speeding ticket case, look no further than our team at Axelrod & Associates, P.A.
South Carolina law takes several factors into account when determining the penalty for a speeding ticket. A major consideration is how far over the speed limit the driver was at the time of the traffic stop.
The fine for going 10 miles per hour or less over the speed limit is between $15 and $25. Offenders going 10 to 25 miles per hour over the speed limit can expect to pay up to $200. If a driver is driving 20 miles per hour or more over the speed limit, the police may cite them for reckless driving. This offense can carry up to $445 in fines.
Fines are not the only form of punishment that speeding tickets have. Drivers may also have points added to their driver’s license. If a driver reaches 12 points on their license, they face a license suspension.
The standard point system is as follows:
Reckless driving offenses may also result in jail time up to 30 days. The law may add two points to a driver’s license if they are driving unsafely in certain weather or road conditions. Even going a few miles over the speed limit in dangerous conditions c