Legal Question in Traffic Law in Ohio

In May of 2011, I received a speeding ticket and decided to pay the fine. It brought the points on my license over the past three years to 6. Recently, my employers HR department stated that any more than 5 was not acceptable. When I looked at an unofficial copy of my driving record, it stated I was charged with assured clear distance. I know that paying the ticket is an admission of guilt, but I believed I was paying for a speeding ticket. Can I still contest the ticket (which I still have a copy of)? If so, is it considered double jeopardy for them to follow up with the speeding charge?


Asked on 2/07/12, 7:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Forristal Law Office of John T. Forristal

I'm not sure if you were ultimately charged with speeding AND assured clear distance (2 points for each, total of 4) or just with assured clear distance. If you have 6 points, your best bet is to take an approved remedial driving course which will give you a 2 point reduction. Here's the BMV's website where you can find a course: http://bmv.ohio.gov/remedial_driving_course.stm

By paying the ticket, you waived your right to contest it. You might have a claim if the ticket only cited you for speeding and not assured clear distance, but it would be difficult and probably not worth your time and money if you can just take the remedial course and get the reduction.

Good luck.

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Answered on 2/08/12, 6:34 am


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