Overweight commercial vehicle fines can be some of the highest fines in the transportation code. With a maximum fine for over gross weight rising as high as $10,000.00 for first time offenses, you and your lawyer have to understand the complexities of the law so that you are not taken advantage of during the judicial…
As if overweight commercial vehicle violations are not complicated enough. Applying the penalty statute is where the “rubber meets the road.” If the penalty statute is applied improperly, then it can cost a commercial driver and their company thousands of dollars. This is why it is imperative for attorneys and commercial drivers to have a…
Overweight violations are one of the most complex areas of traffic law there is. There are multiple chapters in the Transportation Code dedicated to this subject alone. That is why it is so hard to write a single article on the subject as it is too voluminous. This article will focus on one issue that…
Overweight violations in Texas have become a bit of a quagmire. The reason being that many counties across the State of Texas do not understand the laws that apply to overweight violations. This includes the officers writing the citations for overweight vehicles. Once the case gets assigned to a either a justice of the peace…
Many times our traffic ticket attorneys are called upon for advice related to a traffic ticket conviction that occurred after a trial. Perhaps the person decided to try the case pro se. Or maybe they were represented by a traffic ticket attorney and lost at trial regardless. In most cases, our experienced team of lawyers…
Occupational driver licenses are not without their restrictions. Depending on why the license was suspended, a judge can require alcohol restrictions including having a device put in the car of the driver to determine if alcohol has been consumed prior to driving. Occupational driver licenses can have restrictions on driving times, days and geographic locations. …
One of the biggest concerns we see people grapple with when considering whether or not to apply for an occupational driver license is eligibility. If they apply, will the get approved for an occupational driver license? This is a valid question as applying for an occupational driver license is a financial investment. As with any…
Over the years, our traffic ticket lawyers have defended many violations related to allegations of disobeying warning signs and barricades. It is important to understand the laws that apply to these types of violations as well as how to defend yourself against a possible conviction being reported on your driving record. This article will outline…
If you intend to file a petition for an occupational driver license in Texas, you have to establish one thing above all else. That is essential need. This article is intended to take a closer look at the essential need element for occupational driver license requests and what it will take make sure a judge…
This article is intended to help those that have been issued a traffic ticket in Texas for failing to make a proper turn at an intersection. If you have been charged with a violation for failing to make a proper turn at an intersection and would like legal advice from an experienced attorney after reading…