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ToggleHaving an Arizona law enforcement officer stop your car and issue you a ticket may prove frustrating, but things may become more complicated if you ignore the ticket or fail to pay it in time. While traffic tickets typically add points to your license and may impact your insurance rates, failing to take care of traffic tickets may lead to a loss of your driver’s license, among other possible penalties.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the severity of the penalties you face for ignoring a traffic ticket depends on the nature of the ticket you got in the first place. More serious tickets tend to lead to more serious penalties.
Failing to appear in court or tickets
If you have a pending traffic ticket and you fail to pay it or do not show up in court to fight it, you are not going to be able to renew your driver’s license when the time comes. Furthermore, your driver’s license could undergo suspension until you take care of things and pay any fines you owe in full. When you sign the traffic ticket during your traffic stop, your signature indicates that you agree to show up in court if you decide not to pay the fine.
Driving on a suspended or revoked driver’s license
If you fail to pay an Arizona traffic ticket or fail to appear in court to fight it, your vehicle may undergo impoundment for up to 30 days, among other possible repercussions.
If facing an Arizona traffic ticket, do not ignore it. If you feel the officer issued you a ticket without merit, a court appearance gives you a chance to argue your side and fight it.
Author Bio
Matthew L. Lopez
Matthew L. Lopez is the Managing Attorney and founder of Matthew Lopez Law, a criminal defense and DUI firm serving clients throughout Arizona. His track record of case dismissals and charge reductions has earned him honors, including a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 nomination, a “Superb” 10/10 Avvo rating, and a Rising Star designation by Super Lawyers.
Matthew is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and holds active memberships with the Arizona Association for Criminal Justice and the Arizona Association for Justice. His firm handles criminal defense, DUI, drug charges, and traffic offenses, offering free consultations and affordable payment plans to make quality defense accessible to all Arizonans.
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