OTHER DUI/DWI RESOURCES

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations are issued instead of arresting a defendant for minor violations, usually for those involving an automobile. Speeding Tickets are the most common example of citations, and other examples include Failure to Yield, Following Too Closely, and Disregarding a Traffic Signal. A citation may also be issued for Underage Possession or Consumption of Alcohol.

Traffic or other citations are usually heard in either General Sessions Court or Municipal Court.

The following are consequences which may occur if you are convicted of, or fail to satisfy, a citation:

• A fine and/or court costs;

• 30 days probation;

• Points added to your driving history;

• License revocation or suspension; and

•  Increased insurance premiums.

However, Our Tennessee DUI Lawyers can assist you with resolving a traffic citation in such a way that many of these circumstances may be avoided. Because the facts, law, and circumstances of each case vary, it is important for persons in need of a lawyer to meet individually with counsel to obtain specific advice. The information contained on this website is no substitute for individual consultation