Boston Traffic Ticket Attorney

Traffic tickets can cost you more the value of the penalty for any given violation they can also lead to higher insurance premiums, points on your license, and even lead to suspension or revocation of your driver’s license. A Boston traffic ticket attorney can help you avoid all those unwanted and taxing penalties. Before you pay that traffic citation, contact the law office of Patrick T. Donovan for expert representation and advice on the options available to you. The majority of traffic tickets are minor offenses but even minor offenses will cost you time, money, and may even cause you to lose your job. From excessive speed violations to OUI offenses, the law office of Patrick T. Donovan can help eliminate or reduce your penalties for traffic related violations.

Have you or someone you know been issued a traffic citation in Massachusetts and need the help of an experienced attorney? If so, contact a Boston Traffic Ticket Attorney at the law office of Patrick T. Donavan today!

Massachusetts traffic violation statutes determine the punishment applicable to each traffic related offence, with modifications for such things as:

• Having a prior conviction within a certain amount of time
• Speed limit violation in excess of 20 mph over the legal limit
• Having a child under 14 in the car while committing a violation
• Refusing to submit yourself to chemical (BAC) test
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

Some of the most common Traffic Violations include:

• Impaired Driving/BAC of .08% or higher (OUI)
• Failure to Stop at a Red Light or Stop Sign
• Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
• Ignoring Traffic Control Devices (signals, signs, pavement markings, etc.)
• Cutting Corner or Improper Turns
• Driver's License (DL) Violation (revoked, suspended)
• Driving Without Valid Vehicle Registration
• Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility (auto insurance)
• Child Restraint/Child Safety Seat Violation
• Failure to use a Seat Belt
• Mechanical Violations

Under the law, the operator of a motor vehicle is accountable for the maintenance and roadworthiness of his/her motor vehicle. Any maintenance requirement violation can result in a mechanical violation citation. Maintenance violations can include:

• Faulty Brakes
• Tire Violations
• Missing Mirrors
• Horn Violations
• Mufflers Violations
• Vehicle Light violations
• Missing or Broken Reflectors
• Windshield or Window Violations

Have you or someone you know been issued a traffic citation in Massachusetts and need the help of an experienced attorney? If so, contact a Boston Traffic Ticket Attorney at the law office of Patrick T. Donavan today!