Speeding fine
After cameras appeared on the roads, fixing traffic violations became a frequent practice. Photo fixation coverage is only increasing. Of course, drivers try to be careful on the roads. But speeding can befall anyone. I did not notice the sign, did not have time to read the new restrictions and a large number of other violations.
Speeding tickets and other minor infractions have become commonplace. Thanks to automatic fixing, 2.6 million violations were recorded and fines were issued for a total amount of more than UAH 1 billion in just one year.
Therefore, if you are also faced with a fine for exceeding, our lawyer already knows how to help you.
How fast to drive so as not to get a fine for exceeding
Different settlements and their different parts have their own restrictions on movement on the roads:
● Residential areas - 20 km/h.
● Cities and towns - 50 km/h
● Outside built-up areas - 90 km/h.
● Country road with median - 110 km/h.
● On motorways - 130 km/h.
A speeding ticket is imposed on a driver exceeding the speed limit by 20+3 km/h. Where 3 km, will be considered the possible error of the speed tracker. If you think that you have not violated the established norms, then it's time to contact a lawyer who will protect your rights.
What is the penalty for speeding
Penalties are charged depending on how the speed limit was violated.
● From 20 to 50 km/h - a fine of 340 UAH.
● More than 50 km/h — 1700 UAH.
If the driver received a ticket for speeding and paid it within 10 working days, then the payment will be less than the initial amount. The violator is expected to pay 50 percent of the fine for speeding, detected by the cameras of auto-fixation of traffic violations.
Who is responsible for speeding?
If you were not driving a vehicle that was charged with a speeding ticket, then this must be proven in court with a lawyer. According to the Rules of the Road of Ukraine, the following is responsible for exceeding:
● the individual for whom the vehicle is registered;
● vehicle user, if the data is entered in the Unified State Register of Vehicles.
Therefore, it will be difficult to collect an evidence base without the help of a specialist.
How to find out about speeding tickets
If you are a frequent vehicle user, we recommend that you check for fines from time to time. They can be wrong, and the sooner you know about them, the sooner you can contact an attorney who can help you appeal a speeding ticket.
There are several convenient ways. One of them is a service for checking administrative offenses in the field of road safety recorded in the automatic mode of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It allows you to check all speed penalties in the database. Still need is the number of the traffic ticket order.
You need to have information such as:
● vehicle number;
● series and number of the decision or information about the owner of the vehicle.
Another option is a mobile app. You can also view fines for exceeding through the driver's electronic account.
Help from a lawyer in case of speeding
You can contest a speeding ticket up to 10 days from effective date. To do this, you should apply to the court in the manner prescribed by the Code of Administrative Procedure of Ukraine. A lawyer will help you do this, so you do not waste extra time preparing an appeal and collecting documents.
Legal opinion on the fine for exceeding
The lawyer will conduct a comprehensive preliminary analysis of existing documents. After the conclusion of the contract, he will get acquainted with the additional nuances of the case and provide advice on the fine for exceeding.
Writing a lawsuit by a lawyer
A fine for speeding is considered an administrative offense. The lawyer will write a statement of claim to cancel the fine for exceeding due to the absence of an administrative offense in the actions of the person on the basis of current judicial practice and current legislation.
Obtaining a court decision on a speeding ticket
The lawyer represents the interests of the client in court. This increases the chances of a complete dismissal of the charge against the client and will help to prove the absence of a violation.