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. …