Why Choose Ben Hall Law
Traffic cases can have consequences beyond the fine printed on the ticket. Ben Hall Law helps Michigan drivers understand what is at stake and build a strategy around protecting their record, license, and ability to drive.
- Led by Ben Hall, a Marine veteran, former Michigan police officer, and former prosecutor who understands traffic enforcement from both sides.
- Straightforward advice about the charge, the possible consequences, and the available options.
- Careful review of the ticket, police reports, driving record, and other available evidence.
- Representation for both ordinary motorists and commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders.
- A focus on limiting points, license consequences, fines, and other avoidable effects when the facts and law allow.
- Representation for drivers in Lansing and throughout Michigan.
Understanding Traffic Violations in Michigan
Michigan traffic law covers everything from civil infractions to misdemeanor and felony offenses. Common matters we handle include:
- Speeding
- Failure to stop in the assured clear distance
- Driving without a license
- Driving on a suspended license
- Failure to stop or yield
- Reckless driving
The consequences depend on the specific violation and your driving history. CDL holders face additional rules, and certain convictions can affect commercial driving privileges even when the ticket was received in a personal vehicle. Depending on the offense, consequences may include:
- Costly fines
- Points on your driving record
- License suspension or revocation
- Increased insurance premiums
- Possible jail time for misdemeanor or felony traffic offenses
If you receive a Michigan traffic ticket:
- Read the citation carefully and respond by the stated deadline.
- Before simply paying it, consider whether the violation could add points, affect your license, or create employment consequences.
- Preserve any dashcam footage, photographs, documents, or other information that may be relevant.
- If the consequences matter to you, speak with an attorney about the available options before resolving the ticket.
Michigan Traffic Violation FAQs
We review the citation, your driving record, and the available evidence, then explain the realistic options. Depending on the case, that may include challenging the ticket, seeking a reduction, negotiating a resolution, or preparing the matter for a hearing or trial.
Under MCL 257.626, ordinary reckless driving is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail, a fine of up to $500, or both. More serious penalties apply when reckless driving causes serious impairment of a body function or death. A conviction can also carry driver’s-license consequences, so the exact charge matters.
Yes. CDL holders are subject to additional state and federal rules. Michigan identifies certain offenses as serious traffic violations, and multiple qualifying convictions within specified periods can result in temporary disqualification of commercial driving privileges. Because the consequences depend on the offense and your record, CDL drivers should evaluate a ticket before simply paying it.
Paying a ticket generally resolves it as an admission of responsibility, so it is worth understanding the consequences first. Depending on the violation, that may include points, license consequences, or effects on insurance or employment. Whether fighting the ticket makes sense depends on the charge, your record, and the available evidence.
Act quickly. Missing a required court date or response deadline can create additional problems, and the available remedy depends on what was missed and what the court has already done. Contact the court or speak with an attorney promptly so you can determine the next step.
Visit our Driver’s License Restoration page for step-by-step guidance, or call us for a consultation.
Communications with an attorney for the purpose of seeking legal advice are generally protected by attorney-client confidentiality rules. We can explain how confidentiality applies to your particular consultation.
Michigan Traffic Violation Defense: Free Consultation
A traffic ticket can affect more than your wallet. Points, license restrictions, CDL consequences, insurance costs, and even your ability to work may be at stake. Ben Hall brings experience as a former Michigan police officer and prosecutor to the defense of traffic cases and helps drivers understand what can be challenged, negotiated, or resolved.
Contact Ben Hall Law to discuss the ticket, the potential consequences, and your options.
