Got My First Ticket. 8 Over, 73 In A 65. Now What?

So I got my first ticket I was going 73 in a 65 in New Mexico. The speedometer was not working and I knew it wasn't working but I drove anyways. No my fault. my question is what excuseshappens now that I've got a speeding ticket at 8 miles per hour over?

I was wondering about the point system and how that works with a ticket like this and looking for other jobs with one ticket on my record and I haven't had a ticket in 15 years. also how do I get that ticket erased or how long does it take for for that type of ticket to go away. Someone even suggested to me to get a lawyer.

I have a class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsement. I appreciate the comments and feedback.

Well, congrats on your purchase of a ticket to the "Policeman's Ball." My ticket to the California Highway "Patrolman's Ball" cost me $274 for seven over. I was doing 62 in a 55 (for tractor-trailers).

But seriously, the main questions are how much will it cost you to pay for it, and what does your employer think about speeding tickets.

Dave

That speeding ticket is only $75 and I told my boss and they're not really concerned about it. My main concern is how do I get that ticket erased and what channels do I need to go through to get that done.?

Hire a lawyer.

http://lawyers.findlaw.com/lawyer/practicestate/traffic-violations/new-mexico

That speeding ticket is only $75 and I told my boss and they're not really concerned about it. My main concern is how do I get that ticket erased and what channels do I need to go through to get that done.?

I'm going to be honest with you, from how you made it sound, this ticket may have to go away on its own... Sure you could pay a lawyer a boat load of cash, and it could simply disappear. But the main thing to take note of, and mind me as I'm new to all of this, is that if your truck is not working 100%, it's not safe to drive. There is no need to risk it. I'm going to be even more honest with you, most companies won't mind your ticket, sure it doesn't look good, but it's the 10+ over tickets that disqualify you/ get you fired. Maybe not the answer you wanted but hope it helps.

Drive safe!

If your like almost every trucker out here then it wasn't your fault and you can fight it but in the end your a professional driver and should know better not to speed... That's how the judge is going to look at it so your best bet is pay it and move on... We are held to a higher standard then other drivers in the road... You will hear your a professional driver a lot and you are we got more training then anyone on these roads which is why fighting that ticket is pointless cuz you will lose in the end....slow down and be safe and wait for the ticket to drop... No big deal...

Yes, I agree about the lawyer deal. It does seem pointless to get a lawyer to fight a speeding ticket because speeding is pretty obvious. But what y'all are saying is just pay the ticket and wait for it to get dropped but I have a question about how long it takes for that ticket to get dropped and how many points are taken off.

Also, I was driving a water tanker and the cops were saying that my hoses were no secured properly so I'm wondering if that goes against my CDL points wise and how that affects my license.

I am also wondering if there's any defensive driving classes or any other type of class that I could take to get this ticket taken off of my record.

Yes, I agree about the lawyer deal. It does seem pointless to get a lawyer to fight a speeding ticket because speeding is pretty obvious. But what y'all are saying is just pay the ticket and wait for it to get dropped but I have a question about how long it takes for that ticket to get dropped and how many points are taken off.

Also, I was driving a water tanker and the cops were saying that my hoses were no secured properly so I'm wondering if that goes against my CDL points wise and how that affects my license.

I am also wondering if there's any defensive driving classes or any other type of class that I could take to get this ticket taken off of my record.

Were you also given a citation for the hoses? If not, it shouldn't be on your record.

Yes and it is a $175 ticket

Yes, the citation for the hoses will also go against your CSA score and so will the ticket. The ticket of course will put points on your license.

When you're making a living with a CDL it's never a bad idea to hire a lawyer to fight tickets. Most of the time they can at least get them reduced so you'll pay a fine but it won't put points on your license. Or at least it will be fewer points. Putting points on your license doesn't help the town/city/state that issued the ticket. Cold hard cash does though! That's why they'll often negotiate a ticket to a lesser charge. They want the money but they don't necessarily want to hurt your license or your career, especially since your record was clean before this.

You can pay the tickets and you'll keep your job I'm sure. Even if they did fire you there would be plenty of companies willing to hire you. But I personally would think long term and hire a lawyer. I always belonged to one of those driver legal services so anytime I was given a ticket I always had a lawyer that would fight it. I remember one time getting a ticket in Ohio that the courts wouldn't reduce or negotiate at all. That was the only one. Every other ticket I ever had was significantly reduced.