Protecting Your Driver's License
You should never ignore a traffic ticket. If you do not properly handle a traffic ticket, a warrant may be issued for your arrest and possibly recorded in the National Crime Information System (NCIS). The warrant can be executed by any law enforcement agency in any state. A simple Bench Warrant for ignoring a traffic ticket can prevent you from renewing your driver's license in any state.
I am Geri Joneson, a criminal defense lawyer in Fort Collins, Colorado. If you have been issued a traffic ticket in northern Colorado, I offer a free initial consultation to discuss the ticket and it's consequences.
Consequences of a Traffic Ticket
In Colorado, a conviction for any traffic violation will assess points on your driver's license. In Colorado, your driver's license will be suspended if you accumulate 12 points in one year or 18 points in two years. If you are age 18 to 21, your driver's license will be suspended if you accumulate 9 points in one year or 12 points in two years. Some examples of traffic offenses and the number of points assessed to your driver's license are as follows:
| Traffic Ticket | Number of Points |
| Speeding | Two to Six points |
| Careless driving | Four points |
| Reckless driving | Eight points |
| DWAI | Eight points |
| DUI and DUI Per Se | 12 points |
| Exhibition of speed (drag racing) | 12 points |
| Leaving scene of an accident that resulted in personal injury or property damage | 12 points |
Out-of-state drivers: If you received a traffic ticket while driving through Colorado, there are ways to avoid returning to Colorado to take care of the ticket. As your lawyer, in some cases I can negotiate with the prosecutor in an effective way to resolve the ticket without you having to appear in court.
Free Attorney Consultation
Don't try to handle traffic offenses on your own. To schedule a free initial consultation with me, defense lawyer Geri Joneson, call 970-482-6000 or fill out the contact form on this Web site.
