Did you know that a speeding ticket could cause your insurance to increase? That is correct; it could. Of course, this depends on your situation as well as your insurance company’s policy. A speeding ticket may also prevent you from getting a reimbursement from your insurance company for having a clean driving record. Insurance companies can pull your driving record to assess your risk of getting into an accident or determine how safe or a driver you are. A poor driving record will impact your premiums. If your insurance company does increase your rate, the increase may not show up until it is time to renew your policy renewal, so it is something to watch for. 

Violations for Speeding

In Utah, a speeding ticket is considered a traffic infraction and generally comes with the following fine: 

• 1 to 10 miles per hour over the limit – $120
• 11 to 15 miles per hour over the limit – $150
• 16 to 20 miles per hour over the limit – $200
• 21 to 25 miles per hour over the limit – $270
• 26 to 30 miles per hour over the limit – $370, and
• 31 or more miles per hour over the limit – a minimum of $470

Unfortunately, a speeding ticket will also add points to your driving record. Speeding tickets may account for 35 to 75 points on your driving record per violation. The Utah Division of Motor Vehicles assigns points to your driving record for different moving violations. Currently, if you receive 200 points on your driving record in three years, your license could be suspended for three months. If you are under 21 and receive more than 70 points in three years, your driver’s license could be suspended for one month. 

There are ways to combat the negative consequences of a speeding ticket. An experienced attorney will be able to advise you of steps to take to assist you with minimizing the impact of a speeding ticket or perhaps even help lower the severity of the ticket. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office.   

Suspended license charges in Utah

Although some people may think that driving on a suspended, revoked, denied, or disqualified license is not a big deal, prosecutes are likely to feel different. Operating a motor vehicle is a large responsibility; police take it as a safety violation if someone drives a car and is not properly licensed. Driving on a suspended license will usually result in a Class B or Class C misdemeanor in Utah, depending on your case’s details. In most cases, prosecutors will need to establish that the operator was driving the car when their license was suspended. If you have been convicted of driving a vehicle on a suspended license, you should consider speaking with a criminal defense attorney in Salt Lake City, UT, to learn about your options.

A successful Class B misdemeanor conviction can result in up to 6 months in jail and a fine of $1000. This is likely to be the case if your license has been suspended due to a DUI charge. A Class C misdemeanor charge will usually be placed if your license was suspended because it is not quite as aggravating. However, the resulting punishment invoked can result in up to 90 days in jail and a $750 fine. Further sanctions can also be imposed to limit your driving ability in the future.

These punishments can negatively affect the lives of those charged. Unexpected jail time can make it difficult to hold down a job. Many employers will not be willing to give someone a 3-month vacation while they are in jail. Suppose order to get the best results possible to consider calling The Ault Firm at 801-987-8409 to learn more about your legal options and schedule a case review.

What Is Driving Under Restraint?

Driving when your license has been suspended, revoked, or denied is referred to as Driving under Restraint, or DUR in Utah’s Revised Statutes. This is typically a misdemeanor charge. {If your license was taken away because of an offense related to drugs or alcohol, then the punishment is more severe. The consequences are more severe if your license was taken away because of a crime related to drugs or alcohol. Repeated offenses of DUR can also result in harsher penalties and loss of your license for years. Driving when your license has been suspended, revoked, or denied is referred to as Driving under Restraint, or DUR in Utah’s Revised Statutes. If your license was taken away because of an offense related to drugs or alcohol, then the punishment is more severe.

Restraint Due to Reasons Other than Drugs or Alcohol

As long as your license was taken away for reasons other than drugs or alcohol, the penalties are {harsh but not excessive|not excessive but harsh}. For a first offense, you can face up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $500. If you are convicted of second or more DUR offenses within five years, you not only face fines and possible jail time, but you may be ineligible to regain your Utah driver’s license for three years.

Restraint Due to Drugs or Alcohol

If your license was taken away due to a DUI or similar offense, then the penalties are much more serious. The penalties are much more severe if your license was taken away due to a DUI or similar offense.

For a first DUR offense, you face a minimum of 30 days in jail, though that can be increased to up to one year and a fine between $500 and $1,000.

For second or additional offenses, you can face up to two years in jail (60 days being mandatory) and a fine between $500 and $3,000. {Also, for {a second or subsequent |a subsequent or second} conviction within five years, you may be ineligible for a license for four years.

For a third or subsequent conviction within five years, you may be ineligible for a license for four years. If your license was taken away due to a DUI or similar offense, then the penalties are much more severe.

Arrested for DUR?

Defending against this charge can be difficult, but there are some options. For example, if you can demonstrate that you only drove due to a serious emergency, then the court might not impose mandatory jail time, though you may still have to pay a fine. You might also be able to demonstrate that you did not receive proper notice that your license was revoked or suspended, or that the restraint was due to some clerical or filing error. Driving with a suspended license can have long-term consequences. If you or someone you know has been arrested for DUR, then call The Ault Firm today. Our skilled attorneys know how to handle these cases. If your license was taken away due to a DUI or similar offense, then the penalties are much more serious. Driving with a suspended license is a severe offense that can have long-term consequences.

1. By refusing to take a blood alcohol content test.
2. By submitting to the blood alcohol content test and receiving a BAC level of %0.08 or higher.

If you are curious about the typical BAC rates for different individuals, a chart can show you where you would be based on your height, weight, and gender.

BAC Chart Men and Women

The striking thing about these laws is that they do not require due process or even a burden of proof to be imposed. Even before you are convicted in Utah, and even if it is your first offense, the arresting officer should confiscate your license and replace it with a temporary permit that expires in 29 days. Then on the 30th day, the driver’s license division can suspend your license for up to 120 days. If you do get a suspension, you may appeal the suspension by filling out a driver’s license hearing request form online; however, it is unlikely that the judgment of the officer who thought you were impaired is going to be second-guessed.

They have already taken my license, what else can happen to me?

As you can probably guess, the punishments and levels of severity of those punishments are left up to the court’s discretion. Typically the court and prosecuting officials will look at your previous criminal record and the circumstances of a DUI arrest to determine what penalties they will be imposing. These penalties range from:

• Jail time.
• Community service
• A series of fines plus court costs
• The suspension of your driver license
• Treatment for alcohol or drug abuse, whether you have a problem or not
• The court may also require installing an “interlock” device on your car that checks your breath for alcohol before the ignition will operate.

Being charged with driving under the influence of driving while intoxicated crime is a serious charge. In the coming weeks, we are going to speak about his matter in further detail. We will talk about mandatory interlock devices and what you can expect life to be like after a DUI charge. The good news is that most people can get their license back within 90 days or less. If you have any questions you would like to ask our Josh or the rest of The Ault Firm, please fill them out in the comment section below. If you have questions or concerns regarding your case, we urge you to call today to receive a consultation:

801-539-9000