Houston Traffic Violations Defense Attorney

Tailored Legal Counsel in Your Time of Need

If you recently received a traffic ticket for a traffic violation, such as running a red light, speeding, or reckless driving, you are faced with certain penalties. However, you can fight back against your traffic violation with the help and legal representation of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. At Holt Law, we strive to help our clients seek a favorable case outcome every single time, whether their ticket or charge gets reduced or dismissed altogether.

Contact our firm online or call give us a call at (713) 766-0030 to schedule a consultation with our skilled Houston traffic lawyer.

What Are Common Traffic Violations?

Most traffic tickets are issues for strict-liability offenses, meaning no criminal intent is required to convict the individual responsible for committing the crime.

These offenses include but are not limited to the following:

• Speeding
• Driving without headlight
• Running a red light
• Turning into the wrong lane
• Failure to yield
• Running a stop sign
• Parking in a handicap spot without the required plates
• Overdue parking meters
• Retired registration

Commercial Driving Licensing (CDL) Regulations

Some common CDL violations include:

• Excessive speeding
• Improper lane changes
• Driving too closely
• Reckless driving
• Distracted driving
• And driving without the proper license

CDL Violation Penalties

Commercial drivers with two or more serious traffic violations in three years face a minimum 60-day CDL revocation. Three violations in three years carries a minimum 120-day CDL revocation.

Major CDL Violations

The federal government also requires a minimum one-year CDL revocation for what is called a major violation. Major CDL violations include DWI, leaving the scene of an accident using a motor vehicle to commit a felony, among others.

Will My License Be Revoked for a Traffic Violation?

Your driver’s license will be suspended or revoked if you are convicted of one of the following traffic violations:

• Reckless driving
• Homicide by vehicle
• Felony involving a vehicle
• Operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
• Fleeing a police officer
• Driving without headlights (to avoid identification)
• Operating a vehicle when your driver’s license is suspended or revoked

If your driving privileges will be suspended or revoked, you will be mailed a written notice informing you of this. Your driver’s license must be returned to the Bureau of Driver Licensing as well.

After your driving privilege is restored, your driving record will show five points except in the cases of:

• A 15-day suspension resulting from a hearing for the second accumulation of six points
• Suspension for failing to respond to a citation

Our traffic attorney in Houston is here to help. If you received a traffic violation and require legal assistance, contact our firm online or call us at (713) 766-0030 to schedule a consultation.