Traffic Accident Penalties in Colorado Springs

Traffic violation penalties

The laws relating to traffic accidents and their penalties are extremely complex. They are located in the Colorado revised statutes  in Title 42, Article 4, Part 17. It's unlikely that any single person will know all of them at any given time and so it's very important to contact an accident attorney in Colorado Springs as soon as you're involved in a situation which is likely to lead to legal proceedings.

Traffic Infractions

A traffic infraction is an offence when certain specific sections of law relating to vehicles and traffic are violated. They cover areas ranging from administrative rules, drivers licenses and taxations to accident reporting, abandoned vehicles, parking, speed regulations and a host of other traffic rules.

Traffic infractions are civil matters and are heard by a county magistrate. However, certain provisions of the law can come under the category of of a felony, a misdemeanor or a petty offense. Traffic infractions can bring down a penalty of anywhere from $15 to $100.

Each type of violation has its own penalty and surcharge.

Misdemeanor Traffic offenses

Traffic offense misdemeanors are either class one or class two. The former can carry a fine from between $300 to $1000 and can also carry a prison sentence from ten days to a year. The latter is less serious and has a fine from between $150 to $300 and a prison sentence of 10 days to 90 days.

In addition, those convicted of a misdemeanor may also be asked to perform community service over and above the mentioned penalties.

Hiring a Colorado Springs Accident attorney

It's critical that you contact a Colorado Springs accident attorney when involved with something that involves prison time or a significant penalty. Only an experienced traffic accident attorney will know all the various sections, loopholes, and those aspects of the case that will make an impression on the judge as well as the technique of presenting the facts of the case in a cogent manner. In addition, you also need someone familiar with the paperwork and the workings of the court in order to run things smoothly. Our Clawson & Clason accident attorneys are highly experience in these matters. Contact us for a free initial consultation.