3 Ways For Drivers To Avoid Tickets
Even the best drivers might end up getting a ticket at some point in their lives. Maybe you just thought that you’d be alright driving slightly above the speed limit or maybe you parked in the wrong place without realizing. Whatever the reason, getting a ticket is a real pain because the fines are so high and you’ll get points on your license which means that your insurance is likely to shoot up as well. That’s why you need to do everything that you can to avoid it at all costs. If you’re worried about getting a ticket, these are the best ways to avoid it.
Challenge Illegitimate Tickets
If a ticket comes through your door and you don’t think that you actually did anything wrong, you shouldn’t just accept it and pay the fine. You need to challenge it and if you can prove that you weren’t in the wrong and there has been some kind of mistake, you may be able to get it written off so you don’t have to pay and you don’t get any points on your license. If you’re not sure about how to challenge a ticket, there are companies like TicketBust that will help you through the process. In most cases, you only have a certain period in which you can challenge a ticket so don’t wait around, get to it right away and hopefully, you won’t have to pay it at all. Even if you did do something wrong but you think that the fine is too steep, you might be able to get it reduced so it’s always worth challenging them.
Avoid Alcohol Completely
So many people get stopped and caught for drink driving because they misjudge how much they should drink. The legal limit is very low and different people are affected by alcohol in varying amounts. You could also be affected more if you’re tired or you haven’t eaten recently so you can’t always assume that one drink is safe. If you want to avoid a ticket, it’s best to steer clear of alcohol entirely if you’re driving or if you do have a drink, make sure you leave at least an hour if not longer before you drive again.
Plan Extra Time For Journeys
Most people aren’t speeding just for the fun of it, they’re speeding because they’re in a rush to get somewhere and they’re going to be late. If you’re not a very organized person and you find yourself in this situation a lot, it’s only a matter of time before you get a ticket. The thing is, you can easily avoid this if you just plan a little extra time for your journey, especially in the winter, and make an effort to leave on time. It’s better to arrive early without a ticket than it is to speed there and arrive with a big fine to pay off.
Always remember to drive safely and stick to the rules of the road and you should be fine. In any situation where you are unsure, being overly cautious is usually best.
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