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ToggleNo one enjoys getting pulled over by police and issued a traffic ticket. However, attempting to ignore said ticket or failing to make a timely payment on it could lead to even more problems.
Failure to handle traffic tickets might lead to penalties that can seriously impact your ability to live your life.
Potential suspension of license
The Arizona Department of Transportation takes a look at the penalties associated with ignoring a traffic ticket. The type of penalty a person may face will depend on the nature of the ticket in question.
If a driver refuses to pay a ticket or show up in court on the appointed date and time, they cannot renew their driver’s license once it expires.
On top of that, the court may even order a suspension of a driver’s current license. This means that even though their license is not expired, they cannot legally drive on it. Signing a traffic ticket during a traffic stop acts as a promise to show to court if a person decides to dispute the ticket, so failing to do so is a breach of agreement.
What happens if you drive on a suspended license?
First of all, failure to pay a traffic ticket could actually result in an individual’s car getting impounded. In that case, a driver cannot even consider driving on their suspended license.
However, if caught driving on a suspended or revoked license, drivers can face mandatory time in jail and fines of $5,000 or more, depending on the offense number.
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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