Having to deal with a Bridgeton, Missouri, speeding or traffic ticket can be just one more layer of stress in your already hectic life. And no matter how careful you are on the roadways, chances are that at some point you will get pulled over. But the biggest part of getting written up for a ticketed violation is how you handle it afterwards. Many people will sign the back of the St. Louis traffic ticket and mail in the fine. This takes care of the matter (insofar as it gets rid of the St. Louis speeding ticket, and eliminates any St. Louis warrants from being issued). But handling things in this way allows the state to assess points against your permanent driving record. This can have a very negative impact on your ability to drive, and should therefore be avoided.
How does the state have the ability to assess points? Each time you take care of a St. Louis traffic ticket by signing it and paying the fine, you are pleading guilty to the charges stated therein. As a result, the state will place a certain number of points (which should be thought as “strikes” against you) on your record. For instance, if you receive a citation for failure to provide proof of automobile insurance, the state can assess four (4) points. As the points build up, your insurance carrier can and will adjust your monthly rates upward (adding yet another higher expense to your budget). And if enough points accumulate over a short period of time, you could possibly lose your driving privileges.
But it does not have to play out this way. In fact, there is a far better way of handling things. The affordable Bridgeton speeding and traffic ticket lawyers at Brinkman & Alter, LLC want to reduce your tickets to a non-moving violation so that your auto insurance is not affected. We fight for this outcome by aggressively negotiating with the prosecutor to get the amendment, and make sure that you do not have to spend any time in court. By handling things in this fashion, all the stress is taken away, and you can have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your legal affairs are in order.
Bridgeton, Missouri, is home to ten (10) parks and recreational facilities, covering more than 256 acres of land. Included within this mix of amenities is the Municipal Athletic Complex, Berry Hill Golf Course, and the Bridgeton Crossing Family Aquatic Park. In addition, the city offers the Payne-Gentry House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Bridgeton is part of the greater St. Louis area, with a population of about 12,000.
Brinkman & Alter, LLC is in the historic Central West End of St. Louis, at 1 North Taylor, 63108. We offer a free initial consultation with an experienced St. Louis traffic ticket attorney, either in person or over the phone. Fees for a standard traffic ticket start at $35. Contact us today to learn more!