It’s easy to get a ticket for careless driving in New Orleans and Louisiana. It’s a vague law that results in a ticket for a myriad of reasons. La. R.S. 32:58 defines careless operation as “Any person operating a motor vehicle on the public roads of this state shall drive in a careful and prudent manner, so as not to …
Speeding Ticket in New Orleans
We’ve all done it, but speeding in New Orleans can really hurt your wallet and your driving record. If caught speeding, you’ll receive a speeding ticket with a fine related to the miles per hour over the speed limit in New Orleans. Text 504-233-8529 and get a free consultation with the Traffic Ticket Lady. A list of speeding ticket fines …
Doesn’t the police officer need to show me the radar gun?
Hi, my name is Heather Ford and I am a Traffic Attorney out of New Orleans, also known as the Traffic Ticket Lady. I get calls to my office often and sometimes clients want to know “did the police officer have to show me the radar gun?” We’ve all heard this idea before, asking for the calibration of the radar …
Should I sign the traffic ticket when I’m pulled over?
I talk to clients quite a bit and every once in a while the question comes up, “should I sign the traffic ticket when pulled over?” It’s a great question and something we all ask ourselves in a possibly tense situation. Signing the ticket is something you do when you are giving the citation at the place of the violation. …
How do I get my license back after paying my ticket in New Orleans?
I regularly help people get their license back, but how do you get your license back after paying the ticket in New Orleans? Usually that is by getting a ticket resolved or getting a new court date. Maybe you are in New Orleans right now with a suspended license and you didn’t take care of the ticket or you don’t …
Should I just pay my traffic ticket in New Orleans?
A fair question- “should I pay my traffic ticket instead of trying to fight it in court?” To answer that question, I have to give you the lawyer answer, which is, it depends. There are some citations which are payable and some citations that are not. It really depends on the court and the circumstances of your ticket and violation. …
How do I know if my license is suspended in New Orleans?
One question I’m asked a lot is “how do I know if my license is suspended in New Orleans and what steps do I need to take?” It’s a big question and without being a traffic ticket attorney, it can be an overwhelming system to get answers. The first place to go check if you are a Louisiana residence is …
Get your suspended license back now, even if it’s been 10 years
Sometimes people call me because they need to clear up a suspended license. And in a lot of cases, people’s licenses have been suspended for 10 or 15 years. Maybe they got the tickets when they were really young, dealing with it got out of hand, and they went without a license for years. Now 10 years later they are …
How is my new license already suspended?
I deal with clients who have traffic tickets, suspended licenses and things of that nature all the time. Every once in a while someone calls me because they tried to get their license for the first time and they find out they can’t. Turns out their new license is suspended. And of course they’re very confused because how can I …