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Correct conduct when receiving a traffic ticket

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“My friend also got 36 points – so why was I the one who got his driver’s license suspended??” This is a question that many drivers ask themselves again and again. “Why has my license been suspended while other drivers’ haven’t?” Following is a simple and efficient explanation provided by a traffic lawyer: how you should proceed when receiving a traffic report, in order to prevent your license from being suspended.

Correct conduct when receiving a traffic ticket

You have two options when receiving a traffic ticket – each with a different outcome

Following is a typical story about two drivers, Yossi and Shlomi, both of whom received traffic tickets and accrued 36 points. Yossi’s license was suspended for 3 months, but Shlomi’s was not and he continues to drive in Israel. How come? Shlomi behaved correctly when he received the traffic ticket and prevented his license from being suspended.

Yossi was caught on camera several times while exceeding the speed limit. He received three traffic reports, resulting in 10 points each. Yossi also drove carelessly and received another traffic report which resulted in an additional 6 points. In total, Yossi accumulated 36 penalty points.

Yossi immediately rush to “pay off” his traffic report fines

It is important to remember that when Yossi paid the traffic tickets, he actually admitted to all the traffic offenses he had been claimed to commit in the tickets. In other words, the points in the paid ticket were automatically registered with the licensing bureau.

As stated above, according to the point system, by accruing 36 points, Yossi’s license was automatically suspended for 3 months, and he even had to retake the theory test. Yossi was not aware of the implications of paying for these traffic tickets, but that didn’t free him of the consequences.

Not long after that, Yossi received a letter from the licensing bureau requiring him to come to the office and deposit his license, which had now been suspended, and he was prevented from driving for three months.

The other driver, Shlomi, also received the driving tickets and accrued 36 points, just like Yossi. Shlomi knew the possible implications of this situation and before paying the fines, he consulted with his lawyer.

The lawyer, an expert in traffic laws, submitted a request on Shlomi’s behalf to come before the traffic court, within 90 days of receiving the tickets, as permitted by law. The lawyer succeeded in changing the traffic violations attributed to Shlomi, reduced the points for some and received no point penalties for others.

What is the difference between Yossi’s behavior and Shlomi’s behavior?

Yossi’s first instinct was to run and pay the traffic ticket, but Shlomi considered the options and got suitable legal advice from his lawyer. As a result, his license was not suspended.

** Always consult a lawyer before paying a traffic ticket or when accused on a traffic violation **

In conclusion

Every year, approximately 200,000 traffic tickets are given to Israeli drivers for various offenses, ranging from using a cell phone while driving to speeding. Most are offenses that result in accruing points. When the traffic tickets are sent by mail, drivers are surprised to receive a letter from the licensing bureau suspending their license.

In order to avoid a situation like Yossi’s, when you receive a traffic ticket, first understand the consequences of accumulating points. Even though your first instinct is to pay the fine, we want to remind you again that by paying the fine, you are admitting to committing the claimed offense and are convicted accordingly.

In order to avoid having your license suspended and having an unpleasant incident with the license bureau, it is always recommended to first contact a traffic lawyer and protect your license. Our office specializes in traffic laws and we have extensive experience in this field. We can provide dedicated legal services and answer any legal question.

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