Speeding Ticket Lawyer in Nassau County

Northern Florida’s Nassau County is located within the greater Jacksonville region of the state. Home to approximately 73,314 residents, it is a place where the laws of traffic are taken quite seriously. If you have been cited for speeding by the Jacksonville Police Department, the Florida Highway Patrol or the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, this is a matter that should be immediately turned over to a speeding ticket attorney in Nassau County.

In 2013, Nassau County law enforcement issued 2,653 speeding tickets to drivers within the region. The topography of the region is slightly unpredictable, making room for many unavoidable driving errors. The Western border is slightly elevated and sandy with higher ground ahead as you move further east. Much of the high land is also sandy with scattered marsh and wetlands popping up alongside the Nassau River. This rough terrain can affect a driver’s ability to maintain a lawful speed. Some of the most common places to be cited for speeding in Nassau County include:

  • I-95
  • I-10
  • Route US 1
  • Route US 17
  • US 90
  • US 23
  • US 301
  • Ferdinanda Beach
  • Amelia Island

Fines for Speeding in Nassau County

Regardless to where you were when you received your speeding citation, it is sometimes possible to have fines reduced or eliminated by building an excellent courtroom defense. Below you will find the typical fines associated with speeding in Nassau County as they relate to mileage and location.

6-9 miles per hour exceeding the legal limit                                                             $80.50

The same mileage except in a school/construction zone                                    Double Fine

10-14 miles per hour exceeding the legal limit                                                         $155.50

The same mileage except in a school/construction zone                                     Double Fine

15-19 miles per hour exceeding the legal limit                                                         $180.50

The same mileage except in a school/construction zone                                      Double Fine

20-29 miles per hour exceeding the legal limit                                                         $205.50

The same mileage except in a school/construction zone                                       Double Fine

30 or more miles per hour exceeding the legal limit                                                 $305.50

The same mileage except in a school/construction zone                                      Double or More

Double fines for speeding in a school or construction zone are commonly found in the state of Florida but even if you are fortunate enough to be cited with a fine that is not extremely high, there are other penalties you should consider prior to making a hasty decision such as paying off the ticket or opting to represent yourself in a court of law.

Other Repercussions for Speeding

Court fees and points on a driver’s license can be equally or even more damaging than the fines associated with speeding. A Nassau County speeding ticket attorney can help you to examine alternative options to these reputation damaging points. Should you be found guilty of speeding in Nassau County, the average number of points you should expect to see on your driver’s license ranges between three and four depending upon the alleged speed. Drivers who accrue 12 or more points within one calendar year, 18 or more points in a year and a half or 24 points in three years can have their driving privileges revoked. The revocation of your driving privileges can affect you in a wide variety of ways. For example, traveling to and from work can be inconvenient or even impossible. It is also possible for your current employer to fire you based on your driving record alone.

Drivers with points could experience any or all of the following:

  • Insurance Premiums that are Three or Four Times Higher than Average
  • Job Loss
  • Loss of Wages
  • Traveling Restrictions

A Nassau County speeding ticket lawyer can help you to avoid all of the above listed repercussions. This legal representative will be on hand to fill out your legal documents and also to submit your plea of not guilty to the Clerk of the Court at76347 Veteran’s Way, Yulee, Florida within the allotted 30 day time period. A Nassau County speeding ticket attorney can even attend court in your place if you cannot afford to take a day or two off from work. Attending a free case evaluation with a Nassau County speeding ticket lawyer will give you the best possible chance of beating your Nassau County speeding charge.

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