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
154-531 Speeding General limit
Speeding 1-9 miles over $157.50
Speeding 10-14 miles over $257.50
Speeding 15-20 miles over $282.50
Speeding over 20 mph Court Appearance
154-534 Speeding School Zones
Speeding 1-9 miles over $157.50
Speeding 10-14 miles over $257.50
Speeding 15-20 miles over $282.50
Speeding over 20 mph Court Appearance
154-539 Impeding Traffic $157.50
These fines increase if you are caught speeding in a school zone, construction zone, or even a street race. New Orleans has plenty of traffic cameras in different parts of the city that will ticket you automatically, sending you a ticket and fine in the mail weeks later. It’s always best to keep an eye on your speed and stay in flow of the traffic around you. If you are pulled over for speeding, there are ways to avoid receiving a ticket, and if you get a ticket, there are ways to fight it.
A couple of things to keep in mind when you are pulled over. It is in your benefit to remain polite and professional. Remember the classic phrase “anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law” so if you don’t need to say anything, it is best not to explain anything unprompted. If you are asked why you are being pulled over, you can simply say “I’m sorry but I do not officer.”
If you are given a ticket by the officer, as the driver you can ask if you can return it by mail. This will lead the officer to believe that you have no intention of fighting the charge, therefore the officer will be less inclined to take detailed notes, helping you in court if you do decide to fight the ticket.
Always fight your ticket. Paying the citation fee is the same as pleading guilty. Once you plead guilty, your insurance is likely to go up and a ticket on your record can make it difficult to get a job requiring you drive for it.
While Louisiana does not have a point system, the state where you are licensed may give you points if you plead guilty to a Louisiana traffic ticket. More points on your driving record can result in your license being suspended. The more points on your record, the more you’ll pay in insurance premiums. Adding up the fees for a speeding ticket, the suspended license reinstatement, and insurance premiums can cost you thousands of dollars.
Many people who contest their first traffic ticket, such as speeding, can go into court and receive a ruling in their favor. The odds may be even better when you hire a traffic ticket attorney. You may ask yourself a few questions when considering whether to hire an attorney for a speeding ticket. Does the attorney cost more than just paying the ticket? Maybe. Does the ticket, the insurance premium, and possibly harm to your future record and employment cost more than a traffic attorney? Probably not.
If you have a speeding ticket in New Orleans and need some insight on what to do next, text 504-233-8529 and get a free consultation with the Traffic Ticket Lady. She can help you understand your situation, your options, and work to protect your wallet and your time.