Citation / Traffic Ticket Defense (CDL)
Got a Ticket in Your Truck?
A conviction can follow your CDL for years. Fight it before you pay it.
A Traffic Ticket Attorney for CDL Holders.
Paying a ticket is usually treated as a guilty plea. An attorney can help you contest it instead.
Tell us about your citation. A legal plan rep will call you back.
Get a free callback about your CDL ticket
Legal plans as low as $1 per day.
Note: Legal plans are not free services. They are affordable prepaid legal solutions provided by licensed attorneys.
Fight the Citation Before It Becomes a Conviction
For most drivers a ticket means a fine and a few points. For a CDL holder, a conviction can count toward a disqualification, show up when an employer reviews your record and raise the cost of your insurance.
An attorney can review the citation, check the details, and advise you on contesting it, negotiating the charge or attending the hearing with you.
- Speeding, including excessive speeding tickets
- Improper or erratic lane changes and following too closely
- Hand-held phone and texting citations in a commercial vehicle
- Reckless driving and careless driving citations
- Seat belt, stop sign and red light tickets
Cost Comparison
Typical ranges. Attorney fees vary by state and case.
What a CDL Ticket Can Really Cost
Serious Violations Add Up
Two serious violations within three years can bring a 60-day disqualification, and three can bring 120 days.
A Longer Memory
Convictions stay on your record and can be seen by employers and insurers well after the fine is paid.
Higher Premiums
A moving violation can raise the cost of your own insurance or your carrier's, which can affect your job.
Fewer Ways Out
Federal rules restrict deferral and diversion programs for CDL holders, so paying is harder to undo.
How the Process Typically Works
Send us the citation
Note your court date and payment deadline. Tell us your state and where you were ticketed.
Review your options
An attorney can assess the citation and explain whether to contest, negotiate or attend a hearing.
Respond before the deadline
Your attorney helps you respond on time so you do not lose the chance to contest.
How a Drivers Legal Plan Helps
Attorney Access
Talk to a provider law firm about covered legal matters. Call as often as you need.
One Flat Monthly Rate
No retainer and no hourly billing for covered matters. Plans from $32.95/month.
Your Spouse Is Covered
The Drivers Legal Plan extends to your spouse, so both of you can use it.
Act Before Deadlines
Ticket, hearing and appeal windows are short. Getting an attorney involved early keeps your options open.
Coverage details, limits and exclusions vary by state and plan terms, and a plan does not guarantee any outcome. A rep will explain what applies to you. This page is general information, not legal advice.
CDL Traffic Ticket Questions, Answered
Paying is generally treated as a guilty plea. For a CDL holder that conviction can count toward a disqualification and appear on your record, so it is worth speaking with an attorney before you pay.
Under federal rules, driving 15 mph or more over the posted limit is treated as a serious traffic violation. Your state may set stricter or additional rules.
Often yes, but the process and deadlines depend on where you were ticketed. Get advice early, since out-of-state deadlines can be short.
The plan includes access to attorneys for traffic and moving violations. Coverage details vary by state and plan terms, and a rep will explain what applies to you.
How to Get Started
Submit Your Details
Tell us your state and what happened so we can match you with the right legal solution.
A Legal Rep Will Contact You
A legal plan representative will call you, answer your questions and explain how the plan applies to your situation.
Speak with a Provider Lawyer
Get connected with an attorney in your state for advice and ongoing legal support.
Don't Just Pay It
A ticket you pay is a ticket on your record. Request a free callback and find out your options before your deadline passes.
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