Sure, people give utmost respect to the authorities. People, mostly,
follow road rules to avoid accidents and getting slapped with tickets. But for
the most part, many try to be responsible drivers.
However, when bad luck knocks on your door, you
have no control over it. Even if you’ve been a responsible driver who only
happened to rush from home to work, you can be slapped with a ticket. But the
worst case of all is being charged a traffic misdemeanor, but you are innocent
all along.
There is no doubt that you’ve tried rushing home
for dinner or rushing elsewhere to make the party on time. Maybe you have an
important meeting and you’re running late. Yes, you may have race on the
highway for all these reasons, but is it enough for you to be charged “racing on
highway?”
The problem with this charge is that it is pretty
serious and the punishment is serious too. And if you’re really innocent, it is
not a charge that you just have to deal with. You have to fight it. You have to
defend yourself, which is where a traffic lawyer comes into the picture.
You should know that racing on highway is defined
as two cars attempting to out distance each other. One car prevents the other
car from passing so that the leading car reaches the destination first. Drag
racing is common and it’s even highlighted in movies like “Fast and Furious.”
This is why racers instantly drive away when they hear that the cops are on
their way.
If you’ve been caught driving at high speed, that’s
merely speeding and not racing. However, there are some traffic enforcers that
will give you a ticket with a charge of racing on highway. Once that happens,
know better and call a traffic lawyer right away.
If you do not get a traffic lawyer, you are facing
hefty fines. The minimum fine is around $500, while the upper limit is $1,000,
and that’s for the first offense. For repeat offenders, the fine will range
from $1,000 to $3,000. On top of the fines, there is a chance for license
revocation and the vehicle impounded. Plus, this will be a criminal charge so
you’ll have a criminal record as well.
A racing on highway charge is definitely serious.
Only a skilled and experience traffic lawyer should prove that you are
innocent. He will lead the investigation and look for evidence to prove that
you are not racing at all. Your name and criminal record will be at risk,
contact a traffic attorney immediately if this happens.
Rick
Silverman, P.A.
311 S Brevard Ave. Tampa, Florida 33606
(813) 871-1125
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