I grew up saying and thinking that the rule for driving over the speed limit was. “nine you’re fine, 10 you’re mine.” In Missouri, that is not the actual law. You can get pulled over for speeding one mile-per-hour over or 5.
It doesn’t happen very often, but if it does, don’t panic. It is a non-point speeding offense; in a municipal or state jurisdiction. We can help you.
One to 5 MPH is a separate ticket, six to 11 is another, and then 11 to 15. If you’re going 26 miles over the legal speed limit, you’re legally required to appear in court. A common misconception is there is a certain point where a speeding ticket is automatically a felony. But in Missouri, you can’t speed your way into a felony.
If you’re drinking and speeding or cause an accident, the charge becomes more severe. If you’re going faster or it involves an accident, you can get an enhanced speeding ticket. If you already have points on your license, that can enhance it. You need to call us because the fines go up the faster you’re going.
On the other side, sometimes clients think that the ticket will get thrown out because the officer gets the make, model, or year of their vehicle wrong. They might argue that the officer didn’t get a good read on the radar gun or the breath test. A small detail won’t get your ticket dismissed, but an attorney can help you find the best way to defend against a charge.
Most of us speed; sometimes, it is just your day to get caught. When that day comes, we’re here to help.