Traffic violations can take many different forms in Texas, from speeding or running a red light to violating other traffic rules. Traffic violations in the state can range widely in terms of severity, but it is important to know that even seemingly minor violations often result in criminal consequences. To be sure, traffic violations that […]

In many states, traffic tickets are citable offenses that do not result in criminal charges. However, under Texas law, it is critical to know that you could be facing charges for a Class C misdemeanor merely for speeding or another type of traffic violation that would only be a citable offense in another state. Accordingly, […]

Nobody wants to get stopped by law enforcement and cited for a traffic offense, especially when a speeding ticket or other citation could result in an increase in your insurance rate and the possibility of a serious fine and jail time because of your previous traffic ticket history. If you plan to go to court […]

Have you ever become frustrated with the flow of traffic and decided to try and “ride the shoulder” of the road? In most cases, this is a traffic violation. The Texas Transportation Code specifies only seven cases where driving on an “improved shoulder” to the right of the main road is legal: To stop, stand, […]

Operating a motor vehicle is a privilege that comes with a lot of responsibility. Motor vehicles are large machines that have the potential to cause serious damage when they are unsafely operated, and the state is aggressive about finding drivers committing traffic violations that endanger public safety. At the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & […]

If you are stopped and cited for a traffic offense in Texas, you may be facing more serious penalties than you think. Indeed, even traffic violations can result in substantial monetary fines and other penalties that can affect your life and general well-being, especially if you have a history of traffic offenses in the state. […]

Traffic violations can vary greatly in terms of type and severity, with some traffic violations involving a maximum penalty of a monetary fine and points on your driver’s license while other traffic violations can actually result in criminal charges that can lead to jail time upon conviction. While reckless driving might only be a citable […]

Texas, like most states, uses a point system to denote when a driver has committed a traffic violation. These points are connected to each driver’s record, where they will remain for the next three years. The accumulation of points has a number of consequences for drivers, including increased insurance rates, so if you were recently […]

In 2019, Texas lawmakers passed a bill that barred cities from using red light cameras to issue tickets to drivers in the state. Some cities, however, have been permitted to continue using their cameras, but only until their existing contracts have expired. This exception to the law that banned red light cameras in Texas has […]

Traffic tickets are often more than just an inconvenience, but could end up being a significant drain on your finances. For instance, many traffic citations come with hefty fines, but this is not the only cost that a driver may incur, as it is a common practice for auto insurers to increase premiums after a […]