Zero Point Violation for Ignoring School Bus Stop Sign
Pennsylvania law gives high priority when it comes to the safety of children. That’s why violating school bus stop signs carries stiff penalties like-
- A month-long suspension of your driver’s license
- $250 fine, plus a surcharge of $35
- 5 points on driving record
So, when a former client was cited for ignoring a school bus stop sign in Philadelphia, he knew that he was going to face a license suspension. Therefore, he didn’t waste time and decided to call our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers, who saved him from the long-term consequences he was about to face on his driving record.
Let’s take a closer look.
What Happened at the Scene?
Our client, a New Jersey resident, was visiting Philadelphia to spend Thanksgiving with his friends. On the day of the incident, he was headed for the departmental store to get some essentials for their Thanksgiving dinner.
However, he got distracted midway as he received a phone call from his boss about some work-related issues. He was too involved in the conversation to have noticed the flashing lights and the activated stop sign of a school bus right in front of him, and drove past it.
Naturally, the patrolling officers asked him to pull over, and cited a traffic violation against him. Now, the problem was that our client was an out-of-state resident! So, the infractions were surely going to follow him in his home state.
But he was a former client of the Logue Law Group. Therefore, amidst the chaos, he remembered that our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers are active in and around the Philadelphia region. So, he called us up and briefed the whole incident, requesting us to help dismiss the charges levied against him.
What Did We Do?
Our expert lawyers, having profound knowledge and experience handling such cases, knew that the consequences would disrupt our client’s schedule. So, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers decided to take the case and represent him in court.
A simple dismissal would’ve mitigated the immediate consequences. However, that wouldn’t have been a long-term solution. Therefore, we requested the court to reduce the charges, stating that this was the first time ever that our client was facing a traffic citation.
After a brief negotiation, the prosecution finally agreed to reduce the charges against our client. And finally, the traffic violation got amended to a zero-point non-moving violation.
Our client was overjoyed when he came to know about the outcome. More so because he realized that this charge wouldn’t get transferred to New Jersey! He was also very grateful to our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers, as he didn’t have to drive all the way from New Jersey to Philadelphia for the court appearance. What’s best is that this outcome protected him from facing potential long-term consequences on his driving record!
Violating school bus stop signs carries significant penalties. However, if you’re from a different state, the consequences might just prove to be costlier than the fine amount! So, it is best to hire a reputable legal counsel who can protect your rights and save your driving record effectively.
At Logue Law Group, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers make it a point to dedicate their heart and soul to every case, to ensure a favorable outcome for our clientele. So, if you’ve been cited for a traffic violation, don’t sit back and call us at 412-387-6901 to book an appointment today.