by Chris Rike | Apr 8, 2015 | Traffic Violations
MVD Points System in Arizona How do you get them, and what happens if you get too many. What are Points? Before we get into points, we have to cover a few definitions used when discussing points. Some Definitions ADOT is the Arizona Department of... by Chris Rike | Jan 6, 2015 | Traffic Violations
We frequently represent clients in traffic accident cases. The two most common traffic accident statutes we see are A.R.S. § 28-701(A) and A.R.S. § 28-729.1. A.R.S. § 28-701(A). A.R.S. § 28-701(A) is the statute typically cited in civil speeding tickets, but it is... 
by Chris Rike | Nov 10, 2014 | Traffic Violations
Defensive Driving School and Traffic Survival School What’s the difference? Defensive Driving School (DDS) DDS in a nutshell: 4 hour class Can be taken online or in person Can take it once every 12 months to get a civil moving violation dismissed. Costs $200+,... 
by Chris Rike | Nov 7, 2014 | Traffic Violations
The Law Most speeding tickets are civil in nature (as opposed to criminal speeding tickets). You can usually identify if your speeding ticket is civil by looking to see if the “civil” box is checked on your ticket. A.R.S. 28-701(A) is the statute that... 
by Chris Rike | Feb 9, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations
There is a long history of considerate drivers warning other drivers of police speed traps by flashing their headlights to oncoming traffic. What you probably don’t know is some police will try to issue you a traffic citation if you flash your headlights to... 
by Chris Rike | Oct 7, 2013 | Traffic Violations
10 Tips To Avoid A Traffic Stop Gone Wrong Here’s how to make it through a traffic stop safely. Contact Us Nobody wants to get stopped by the cops. Even worse, no one wants a confrontational traffic stop. If you do happen to get stopped though, there are things... 