Recent Posts in Traffic Tickets Category

The state senate recently passed a bill that makes texting while driving a primary offense. The bill now moves to the state of House of Representatives for another vote.

If the bill passes, texting while driving would carry a $100 fine for a first offense and a $200 fine for a second or subsequent offense.

The bill could become law as soon as July 1 of this year.

Under current Michigan law, texting while driving is a secondary offense, which means police cannot ticket a driver for texting unless the driver committed another traffic offense.

State Sen. Raymond Basham (D-Taylor) said the purpose of the legislation isn't to punish drivers, but to fix the texting while driving problem in Michigan.

If you received a traffic citation for texting while driving in connection with another traffic offense, a Michigan traffic ticket lawyer at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman can help you fight your ticket. Although a traffic citation will not result in jail or prison, it can lead to increased insurance rates and points will be assessed to your driving record. After you've accumulated a certain amount of points on your record, your driver's license will be suspended.

Do not take any chances. Contact a traffic ticket attorney at Freedman & Freedman today to help you fight your citation and reduce your chances of losing your license.

After narrowly avoiding a head-on collision, a Wayne County couple has taken it upon themselves to inform legislators that distracted driving is dangerous, and that something needs to be done about it.

Benjamin and Carol Roy are getting prepared to submit a petition at the next Trenton city council meeting for a city ordinance that bans cell phone use while driving. The ordinance would prohibit drivers from using a cell phone while driving within the city limits, regardless if the cell phone is hands free or not.

The couple began collecting signatures for the petition on Friday, March 5. By Monday March 8 they had collected 100 signatures.

The Roys’ desire to get this cell phone ban into effect stems largely from the fact they were almost involved in a head-on collision with a woman who was talking on a cell phone. Last month, they were driving their pickup truck in Southgate when a woman talking on her cell phone veered into oncoming traffic. They had to swerve onto the shoulder of the road to avoid a collision.

They Roys say their efforts are nothing more than them wanting to do their part to help make their city safer. They want the punishment for using a cell phone while driving to be the same as the penalties for drunk driving.

If you have received a traffic ticket or citation for talking on a cell phone while driving, it’s important to make every effort in fighting your ticket. There are many benefits to fighting your ticket as opposed to simply paying the fine and going to traffic school. A Michigan traffic ticket attorney at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman is available to help you fight your ticket, and can provide you with the experienced legal counsel you need to take advantage of all possible options available to you.

For more information about the traffic ticket defense services offered at Freedman & Freedman, please call (877) TKT-LAWS!

The Associated Press has reported that a new study from the insurance industry found that banning the use of hand-held devices while driving has not been as effective as some lawmakers might have thought.

The study, which was conducted by the Highway Loss Data Institute, examined insurance claims from accidents that occurred both before and after the ban took effect in New York, California, Connecticut and Washington D.C. The study found that banning the use of hand-held devices to send text messages or make a phone call has not resulted in fewer crashes and that claim rates did not go down after the ban took effect. 

There are currently six states plus the District of Columbia that ban talking on a hands-held device while driving, and 19 states and the District of Columbia that ban texting while driving.

Naturally, the study's findings are raising a lot of questions and concerns from lawmakers.  Jonathan Adkins, a spokesperson for the governors association, brought up the point that the ban allows drivers to use hands-free devices, which can be just as risky and dangerous as using hand-held devices. The National Safety Council is encouraging a complete ban on all devices—even hands-free devices—for this very reason.

Despite the findings of this study, lawmakers continue to push for bans on texting while driving and talking on a cell phone while driving. 

If you have been issued a traffic ticket for talking on cell phone or texting while driving, a Michigan traffic ticket lawyer at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman can help you address your ticket in court and can provide you with any advice or resources you may need. To arrange a consultation with an attorney at our office, please contact Freedman & Freedman today by calling 1 (877) TKT-LAWS!

All drivers in the state of Michigan are required to have a valid auto insurance policy. At minimum you must have liability insurance, which includes $20,000 coverage for 1 person, $40,000 for bodily injury, and $10,000 for property damage. 

Not only must you purchase auto insurance, but you must also carry proof of insurance in your vehicle at all times. Any time you are pulled over for a traffic offense you will need to give the officer proof of insurance. Failure to have insurance can result in a $200 fine. Sometimes the police won’t ticket a driver if the driver has an auto insurance policy, but simply doesn’t have proof of insurance with them. Other times, if an officer is in a bad mood or they just don’t like you they’ll give you a ticket for failing to have proof of insurance.

Driving without having a valid insurance policy is an actual criminal offense, which means you will need to contact an experienced Michigan traffic ticket attorney. At the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman, we can provide you with much needed advice and guidance during this time and can help you challenge your ticket/charges. If you are interested in learning more about the dedicated representation you can receive at Freedman & Freedman, please contact the office today by calling 1 (877) TKT-LAWS!

There is no reason why anyone should be charged with hit and run.  That being said, we understand why many people throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties are arrested and charged with this crime every year.  After an accident, especially if there are injuries or deaths, it’s understandable that people might feel scared.  They don’t want to go to jail, so they drive away from the scene, hoping they won’t get caught. Unfortunately, most people are eventually tracked down and arrested.  Other people simply freak out and run away, unable to deal with the magnitude of what has just happened.  Other people run because they can’t afford to pay for the damage to the vehicles or the medical bills of those injured.  In other cases people flee the scene, but then want to come forward and turn themselves in, however, they don’t because they are scared they will face criminal charges for running away. 

The point is, there are a number of reasons why people hit and run, but that’s no excuse. If you were involved in an auto accident, do not flee the scene.  Instead, exchange information with the other parties involved.  If you get arrested, which is likely if you were driving under the influence or you caused a serious or fatal accident, then contact our firm for experienced defense representation. Just because you have been arrested does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. There are a number of effective defense strategies we can use to help you fight your charges and negotiate for reduced charges or penalties. Trust us when we say that running from the scene of an accident only makes your situation worse, as you will not only be charged for drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter, reckless driving, etc., but you will now also face enhanced penalties for the hit & run. 

If you have been charged with hit and run in Oakland County or Wayne County, contact an experienced Michigan criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman today by calling (877) 858-5297!

There are a number of reasons why a person’s driver’s license may be suspended or revoked, such as:

• Operating while intoxicated or driving under the influence
• Having multiple OWI/DUIs on your record
• Accumulating too many points on your driving record
• Committing a traffic violation
• Failing to comply with a court order
• Failing to respond to a traffic ticket or citation
• Failing to pay child support
• Committing multiple parking violations
• Possession of alcohol by a minor
• A drug crime conviction
• Driving without insurance and causing a car accident

If your license has been suspended for any of these reasons, and you are interested in getting your driver’s license reinstated, it is best to contact the office today to schedule a consultation with an experienced Michigan traffic ticket attorney.  During the consultation, a member of our staff will review the circumstances of your suspension in order to determine what steps will need to be taken to get your license reinstated.  Your ability to get your license reinstated will depend on why it was suspended in the first place.  For example, if your license was suspended for drunk driving, it will be more difficult to get your driving privileges reinstated than if your license was suspended for a non-driving offense, such as falling behind on child support, a drug crimes conviction, or driving without insurance.

At the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman, we understand how inconvenient it is to lose the ability to drive, which is just one of the many reasons why we are committed to working diligently on your behalf to get your license reinstated as quickly as possible.

To learn more about our license suspension services, please contact the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman today at 1 (877) 858-5297.

There are times when hiring a skilled traffic ticket defense lawyer is absolutely needed.  One of those times is when a person has been arrested or charged with a felony traffic violation.

When people think of a traffic offense, they often think of speeding tickets, running a red light, or failing to stop at a sign.  It seems as if people forget there are traffic offenses that warrant felony charges. These types of offenses include:

• Hit & Run
• Having multiple DUI/OWI convictions or charges on your record
• Causing a serious or fatal DUI accident

All felony charges require the attention and dedication of an experienced Michigan criminal defense attorney.  If you were arrested on any of the aforementioned charges in Wayne or Oakland County, you can depend on a skilled Michigan traffic ticket defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman to protect your rights and help you fight your charges.  A felony traffic violation will result in a number of very serious penalties upon conviction, including imprisonment, large fines, probation or parole, suspension or revocation of your driver’s license, and more.  At the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman, we are committed to working hard on our clients’ behalf in an effort to get the charges reduced to a lesser offense or thrown out completely.  As always, our number one goal is to help our clients facing felony traffic charges resolve their case in the best possible outcome.

To learn more about the traffic ticket defense services offered at the firm, please feel free to contact an experienced Michigan traffic ticket attorney at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman today, or click here to fill out a free case evaluation.

Of all drivers, commercial drivers have the most at stake following a DUI arrest or a traffic citation.  Not only are the commercial driving laws stricter than the traffic laws pertaining regular drivers, but the consequences of a DUI or traffic offense are much greater for a commercial driver.  For example, a regular driver will be arrested for OWI or DUI if his or her BAC is .08 percent or higher.  Commercial drivers can be charged with DUI or OWI with a BAC level as low as .04 percent.

If you are a commercial driver and you have been arrested on DUI/OWI charges or ticketed for a traffic violation, it is imperative that you seek experienced defense representation right away.  If you lose your driver’s license not only will you no longer be able to drive, but you will also no longer be able to work.  Naturally, this will have a direct effect on your ability to support yourself and your loved ones.

Have you received a traffic ticket? If so, it's to your advantage to fight your ticket with the help of an experienced Michigan traffic ticket lawyer at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman. Failing to fight your traffic ticket can result in points being assessed to your driving record.  It is very important that you do not allow points to accumulate on your record.  Having too many points on your driving record can result in the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license and increased insurance premiums.

The following outline will give you an idea of how many points you can expect to receive depending on the offense you have been ticketed for:

Six Points:

• Vehicular Manslaughter, negligent homicide, any other felony involving a motor vehicle
• Operating under the influence
• Hit & run
• Reckless driving
• Driving with a BAC of .08 percent or more
• Refusing a chemical test
• Feeling or eluding a police officer

Five Points:

• Drag racing
• Operating while visibly impaired
• Underage DUI
• Driving 16 MPH or more over the speed limit
• Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle

Three Points:

• Careless driving
• Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign
• Improper passing
• Failure to stop at a railroad crossing
• Failure to stop for a school bus or failure to obey a school crossing guard
• Driving 11-15 MPH over the speed limit

Two Points:

• Driving 10 MPH or less over the speed limit
• Having an open container of alcohol in the car
• All other moving violations
• Refusing a breath test (by a person under the age of 21)

Once you have accumulated 12 points within in a two year period, your license can be revoked. At Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman, we have a great deal of experience helping clients throughout Wayne County and Oakland County fight their traffic tickets.  If you have received a traffic ticket, we urge you to contact our office for help.  Do not settle for simply paying the fine and attending traffic school, as this is essentially the same as pleading guilty. A knowledgeable Michigan traffic ticket attorney at our office can inform you of the various ways we can help you fight your ticket to avoid having points assessed to your driving record.

To learn more about our services, please contact the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman today or click here to fill out a free case evaluation form.

Have you been issued a traffic ticket? Are you wondering whether it’s worth the money to hire a traffic ticket defense attorney? If so, you’re not alone.

Many people aren’t aware of the value of hiring an experienced attorney to help you fight your traffic ticket.  Many people assume they should just pay the court fee and attend traffic school.  While this is an option, simply paying the ticket is essentially admitting guilt.  This can result in points assessed to your driving record, fines, increased insurance costs, and more. Furthermore, if you accumulate too many points on your driving record within a certain amount of time, your driver’s license will be suspended.