I’m the Traffic Lawyer Kansas City Trusts – Your KC Traffic Attorney for Speeding Tickets
The dreaded speeding ticket. It happens to everyone here in Kansas City at some point. The first feelings are often shock and disappointment, followed by the realization that you have to do something about it.
Your first question might be, "Do I need a traffic lawyer for a speeding ticket?" Keep reading, and I'll explain how traffic tickets work and why hiring a KC traffic lawyer for a speeding ticket is a smart move.
I will help you take care of your ticket right away and get you back on the road again without any worry. I am an experienced, dedicated traffic attorney and native Kansas Citian. I work exclusively with speeding tickets and moving violations throughout KC and the greater Kansas City area.
I will help you take care of your ticket right away and get you back on the road again without any worry. Call me, Kansas City’s trusted traffic attorney, for a prompt, professional review of your situation. We’ll get it taken care of quickly.
Why Do I Need a Kansas City Traffic Lawyer?
Let's explore what happens if you go to Kansas City traffic court (Kansas City Municipal Court) or pay your traffic ticket through their online portal. You'll see why having a traffic lawyer on your side is the best way to handle the situation.
Paying Off a Traffic Ticket: What It Means for Your Record
Kansas City traffic court has made it very easy to pay your Kansas City traffic ticket online. You can simply go online, pay a speeding ticket or a stop sign ticket, and be done with it. But the effects of that ticket stay with you for the next three years!
Sometimes, with more serious violations (accidents, careless and imprudent driving, etc.), you must make a court appearance where you can plead guilty and pay a fine. You may think you're done with the court appearance, but the effects of the ticket stay with you for the next three years.
A KC Traffic Lawyer Helps Keep Points Off Your Driving Record
If you pay a speeding ticket or a simple traffic ticket (e.g., stop sign, red light with no accident), you get two points on your Missouri driving record. Points will be recorded and reported to all jurisdictions, not just Missouri. So, a Kansas resident who pays a speeding ticket at Kansas City Missouri Municipal Court will receive an infraction on their record.
Points and infractions matter in three ways: they can lead to higher insurance rates, affect your employment (current or future), and, if accumulated, can jeopardize your driving privileges.
The Missouri Points System is used to determine the suspension and revocation of driver license privileges. Eight points on your record within eighteen months will cause a suspension of your driving privileges. Twelve points within twelve months will result in a revocation. Everything you need to know about the Missouri Points System is here.
How a Traffic Attorney Can Prevent Insurance Rate Increases
This a big issue, especially if you have a clean driving record. You may have received a simple speeding ticket or traffic violation and think, "I don't need a traffic lawyer; I haven't had a ticket in 15 years,” or “Who needs lawyers for a first-time speeding ticket?" You may believe that paying the ticket and moving on will have no effect on you. This is not true. Your car insurance will be impacted!
Car insurance rates are determined by several factors: age, number of drivers, type and age of the car, where you live, and most importantly, your driving history (both points and accidents/claims).
Even Good KC Drivers Can See Higher Insurance Rates
Any Safe Driver bonus you have on your insurance will vanish if you simply pay your speeding ticket.
This is why even good drivers need a traffic attorney. I can help you take care of the ticket so your record stays clean and your insurance rates remain low!
If you haven't had an accident or traffic violations in the past five years, you may be enjoying a Safe Driver bonus or policy. Simply paying a speeding ticket will cause that bonus to disappear. If your teen gets a speeding ticket, your rates will increase even more.
You may think, "Well, it's just one ticket; why should I hire a speeding ticket attorney?" I understand that. But what if you pay the ticket and then get another ticket or get into an accident a week later (even if it's not your fault)? In that scenario, you won't be able to keep the ticket off your record, leading to four points on your record—halfway to a ticket points license suspension! The most significant issue is the way this will cause a sharp increase in your insurance rates. That's why you should always have a traffic attorney to keep your record clean and your insurance rates low. I'll explain more below.
Check out this KCMO traffic ticket calculator from insurance.com to see why a clean record and attorneys are crucial.
Don’t Let a Kansas City Ticket Affect Your Employment
Many of us are in our car daily for work, navigating Missouri and Kansas traffic. For me, it's driving to Court. For you, it may be a meeting with a client or deliveries. Employers who have company cars or trucks want their drivers to have a clean record otherwise their insurance rates and legal liability will skyrocket. When you are applying for a new job (especially if driving is involved), employers are likely to pull your driving record and it could make or break your chance at that job.
Aimee Gromowsky
Kansas City Traffic Lawyer
"You always want to keep speeding tickets off your record."
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How My Professional Services Can Help You
Speeding tickets can be a hassle and expensive but they also can come back to bite you down the road.
REDUCING PENALTIES FROM KC TRAFFIC TICKETS
A traffic lawyer will help reduce ticket penalties by negotiating with the Prosecutor to have the ticket amended to a non-moving violation that won't appear on your record. This allows you to avoid the costly points that come with a speeding ticket.
TRAFFIC LAWYERS HELP AVOID UNNECESSARY HASSLES
Every situation is unique. Attorneys help you navigate through your specific case to maintain a clean record. This means saving you time and money by helping you understand your situation and guiding you through the bureaucratic court system so you don’t have to.
LAWYERS PREVENT INSURANCE RATE HIKES
One of the biggest risks of getting a traffic ticket is the increase in your insurance rates. A traffic lawyer ensures that your ticket doesn’t affect your insurance, saving you a lot of money in the long run.
Let’s Answer Some Common Questions ...
Should I Fight My Ticket on My Own?
Why fight a speeding ticket? For starters, if you simply pay the ticket, you will receive points on your record and likely face an insurance increase. Your driving privilege may also be suspended. You can fight the ticket yourself in court or hire a traffic lawyer to fight it for you. This may mean going to trial, but it can also involve negotiations with the Prosecutor.
What Are the Costs?
Traffic lawyer fees vary from $100 to $300 for a speeding ticket, depending on the work involved. My fee for a Kansas City Missouri speeding ticket is around $125. I also collect the fine amount upfront, so it generally costs between $350 and $500 for me to fight the ticket and keep it off your record.
How Long Will It Take?
The timeline varies depending on the court. Sometimes, I can resolve the case in two weeks; other times, it may take up to three months. Missouri Highway Patrol tickets take the longest. If there’s an accident involved, it will take additional time.
Do I Need to Appear in Court?
In most instances, NO! For simple traffic tickets, the traffic lawyer will appear for you. When the charge is more complicated (Driving While Suspended, No Insurance) a court appearance is more likely. I will prep you for any court appearance so you don't have to be nervous or scared.
What is the Next Step?
You contact me! Call me anytime. I can be reached by telephone or texting at
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A copy of the ticket is always helpful so feel free to text, email or upload on my secure site/form here.
Aimee is the best
I'm 45 years old and this was, believe it or not, my first ever ticket, and it was a doozy. Aimee set me at ease and handled everything. I just had to adjust some scheduling, but it was very minor. She's very friendly, patient, explains well, and has a good sense of humor (I thought). It never seemed like I was just a number to her. We had in person conversations a couple of times, and every time she spoke TO me, not AT me. We parted ways with her jokingly saying "I hope we never have to speak again", but if I got another traffic ticket, I'd definitely give her a call.
Mick
Highly recommended!
This was my first experience with a major traffic violation and I was skeptical at first, I had no idea what to expect from an attorney. Aimee took care of my case quickly & made the whole process a breeze. She was pleasant to work with, her fees were very reasonable and the outcome was exactly as she quoted me, the best case scenario for my situation. I am grateful I found her and highly recommend her services!
Christy
