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What Should I Do If My Ohio Traffic Citation Isn’t in the System?

Posted On: October 26th, 2015   |   Posted by: Luftman, Heck & Associates LLP

After you’ve received a traffic citation, it may seem like much less hassle to simply go online and pay it than to fight the charges in court. That’s why many people log onto the Franklin County Cout of Common Pleas website to look up the charges and find out how to pay. Sometimes, however, they discover that their ticket isn’t there, left to wonder, “What should I do if my traffic citation isn’t in the system?”

Of course, it’s prudent to wait at least 48 hours before checking on the citation to give it time to be logged, but after that time, if the citation still isn’t in the system, you have the option of calling the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas office to inquire. Usually, the clerk’s office can straighten out the problem, but you may be forced to wait on the phone for long stretches while the status is checked and the citation is correctly input. Another option is to turn over the citation to a Columbus traffic lawyer, who will be able to take care of the issue on your behalf—even fighting the charges for you and possibly getting it dismissed altogether.

Why Fight Your Columbus Traffic Ticket?

If you are wondering why anyone would ever fight a traffic ticket, you aren’t alone. Many people assume that fighting traffic citations is a waste of time, but in reality, it can help save you significant money and stress down the road. Of course, successfully fighting a traffic ticket saves you from being responsible for the fine, but it also helps you in the long term.

If you plead guilty by a traffic citation, you will immediately gain the corresponding points on your license. While they remain, you are forced to pay much higher insurance premiums, a cost that can add up to thousands of dollars in additional payments. Not only that, but a mark on your driving record can impact the way you will be affected by potentially more serious traffic charges later. A clear driving record is worth trying to get the citation dropped or lessened.

If you have been cited for a traffic violation in Columbus, call Luftman, Heck and Associates right away at (614) 500-3836. We have helped many Columbus residents overcome their traffic violation. You can read their case successes here. Our Columbus traffic lawyers will be able to give you a free case evaluation and tell you what the best next step may be. At the very least, you will be able to feel confident in the consequences of your options



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