Tailgating Charges Dismissed: How We Helped Our Client Save $500

Traffic tickets for tailgating might sound like a minor infraction. But it carries considerable fines and points to your driver’s license, which can make your life miserable in the long run! Especially if you hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), tailgating can bring about license suspension and might even pose risks of job loss.

That’s exactly why you need to hire a Pittsburgh criminal lawyer from the Logue Law Group. Our expert professionals are well aware of traffic laws and can help protect your rights effectively. For instance, a few months back, we handled a case involving a tailgating charge and reckless driving. Our client was about to face imprisonment, along with steep fines and a license suspension, when we intervened and churned out a favorable result for him.

Let’s take a closer look to find out what happened.

The Consequences of Reckless Driving & Tailgating

First up, let’s take a quick look at the consequences of reckless driving and tailgating.

So, reckless driving happens when you are going 30+ mph above the specified speed limit. This is considered a summary offense in Pennsylvania, which consists of the following penalties-

• A straight-up $200 fine. It might increase to $400 if you were caught driving recklessly in a construction or work zone.
• Imprisonment of up to 90 days.
• License suspension up to 180 days.
• Points on a driving license.

Now comes tailgating or following a car too closely. If you are caught in this act in Pennsylvania, you would be required to pay a $25 base fine, along with court costs, which makes it over $100. Along with that, you get three points added to your driving record. This can substantially increase your insurance premiums in the long run.

How Did Our Client Save $500?

Our client was charged with two infractions. One- reckless driving in a work zone. And two- tailgating. And since he was aware of the consequences, he immediately called our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers and asked for help.

After hearing the entire briefing, we understood that this was his first offense ever! He also had a clean driving record that gave our legal professionals additional leverage.

So, after gathering all the evidence and studying the case, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers laid out a great defense strategy. We argued with the prosecution that our client had a medical emergency situation at home, and had to rush along the way. Also, being a first-time offender, the prosecution agreed to cut our client some slack!

The results? Well, his reckless driving charge was reduced to a zero-point non-moving violation. This helped him avoid jail time and those steep fines. On top of that, this also helped save his license.

Not just that, but the tailgating charge was also dismissed entirely because of the very fact that our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers placed the point of medical emergency on the table.

So, what would have resulted in a surefire imprisonment and license suspension was successfully dismissed. And every single credit goes to our knowledgeable Pittsburgh criminal lawyers. Therefore, if you’ve been charged with reckless driving or have faced a traffic ticket, don’t just sit back and blame your fate! Instead, call us at Logue Law Group, and get your issues fixed seamlessly. Dial 844.PITT.DUI and book a consultation.