
WHAT DOES A FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE CITATION IN PINELLAS COUNTY MEAN?
If you have recently received a citation for Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, or the surrounding areas of Pinellas
It’s that time of year again in Pinellas County. School buses, school children, and school zone speed limits! After months of driving the normal speed limit on our daily commutes in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, it’s easy to get caught off-guard and drive through a school zone without slowing down. Of course, in its campaign to raise awareness of school zones, our local law enforcement agencies have heightened patrols in school zones.
While this is often the result of a small mistake, the penalties for doing so are large. Currently, the fee schedule in Pinellas County for speeding in a school zone are as follows:
While it is easy to identify some school zones that are marked with flashing lights and those that are directly in front of a highly-trafficked school, others are more difficult to identify. There are several factors that all drivers must be aware of regarding school zones:
As with any citation, if you are pulled over by a police officer for a speeding violation in a school zone, the officer will have the discretion to choose whether or not to issue you a ticket. Keep these tips in mind if you are pulled over by law enforcement:
If you find yourself charged with any traffic ticket in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or other area of Pinellas County, we can help. We can carefully examine the facts and law associated with your charge. We will relay to you all of the options that exist in your case in our efforts to secure the best possible outcome. Call our office for a free consultation to discuss all of your options. (727) 578-0303.
If you have recently received a citation for Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, or the surrounding areas of Pinellas
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If you or a loved one recently received a traffic citation in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or the surrounding cities of Pinellas County, you are likely
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