Legal Question in Traffic Law in Michigan

Re: improper lane usage

You should always fight traffic tickets, even if you are guilty. If you have a perfect or good driving record, more often than not you can get the ticket reduced to a no point violation. In this case, you have a legitimate defense that you could not see the lane clearly because of the weather. However, the police officer will be present when you talk to the prosecutor, so it will depend on what he has to say as well.

I always recommend hiring a lawyer to fight tickets because it is worth a few hundred bucks to have it reduced and not appear on your driving record, since that will make your insurance rates increase for at least 3 years, and make it more difficult to get a break on any future tickets since you'd have this one on your record.

If you are in the tri-county area of Michigan, please contact me if you'd like to retain a lawyer.

Thanks.

Re: improper lane usage

Yes you should fight the ticket. We can help and hopefully get the points reduced.

Please call us at The Michigan Legal Team, PC to discuss further.

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Eric I. Kutinsky, Esq

Re: improper lane usage

you should certainly not just pay it. Points are killer on your insurance. Visit www.kliszlaw.com. Tim Klisz

Re: improper lane usage

You should evaluate several things in making your decision, specifically the amount of money involved, the value of your time, and the effect of having additional points listed on your license. Also you need to decide do you just want to fight the merits of the ticket. An attorney can assist you in evaluating whether in your particular case it it worth it to hire an attorney or proceed pro se (go to court without an attorney)on your own behalf. Most attorneys will give you a free consultation. Good luck.