Spoiler: Yes– Here’s How… If you’ve ever muttered, “What’s the point of hiring a lawyer for a speeding ticket?” —you’re not alone. Most drivers in Missouri assume their only choices are to either pay the fine or cross their fingers in court like they’re auditioning for Law & Order: Traffic Crimes Unit (not a real … Read more
What Missouri Law Says About Unposted Speed Limits—and How to Defend Yourself You’re driving through a new part of town—or maybe a stretch of rural highway—when you get pulled over. The officer says you were speeding, but you never saw a speed limit sign. So now you’re wondering: “Can I really be ticketed for speeding … Read more
Here’s What Happens Next (And What You Shouldn’t Do) You’re cruising down I-70, maybe just a little over the limit, when you see those red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. Heart skips. Palms sweat. You’ve just been pulled over for speeding in Missouri. Now what? Before you crumble that ticket into your glove … Read more
How to Handle Traffic Violations in a Rented Vehicle in Missouri You’re on a trip or handling business, cruising through Missouri in a rental car—then suddenly, you’re pulled over. The officer hands you a ticket, and now you’re left wondering: “Is this my problem, or the rental company’s?” “Will they charge me extra?” “How do … Read more
Understanding Photo Tickets, Radar Guns, and Remote Traffic Enforcement You’re checking your mail when you see it: a traffic ticket from a place you barely remember driving through. But here’s the kicker: you were never pulled over. No flashing lights. No warning. No explanation. So how is this even legal? At Speeding Ticket KC, our … Read more
What to Do If You Get a Traffic Ticket Outside Your Home County in Missouri You’re cruising through a small Missouri town, just passing through. A speed limit drops unexpectedly. Flashing lights appear. And now you’ve got a traffic ticket from a county you’ve never been to and may never visit again. Now you’re wondering: … Read more
Who’s Responsible — The Driver or the Owner? You borrowed your friend’s car, took your coworker’s truck, or rented a vehicle for the weekend. Then…you get pulled over. Flashing lights, a citation, and now you’re wondering: “Is this my responsibility? Or will the car owner be on the hook?” At Speeding Ticket KC, we help … Read more
If you’re a commercial driver in Missouri, your livelihood depends on keeping your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) clean. But what happens when you get a speeding ticket, or any traffic violation? Can you lose your CDL over just one offense? Unfortunately, the answer is: yes, depending on the violation. At Speeding Ticket KC, our experienced … Read more
We get it…life happens. You forgot the court date, misplaced the ticket, or thought you could deal with it later. But missing a court date for a traffic ticket in Missouri is a serious matter that can lead to bigger problems than the ticket itself. At Speeding Ticket KC, our experienced Missouri traffic defense lawyers … Read more
How “Driving Too Cautiously” Can Still Get You Pulled Over We all know speeding can get you ticketed, but what about the opposite? What if you’re driving carefully, under the speed limit, maybe just trying to be safe? Here’s the surprise: Yes, you can get a ticket for driving too slowly in Missouri. It may … Read more