I paid a CDL speeding ticket. Can I get my case reopened?

A CDL or commercial driver's license is required in all states when driving commercial vehicles, school busses, some farm and ranch equipment and a variety of other types of vehicles. The regulations for CDL drivers are much stricter than for typical drivers licenses and even one speeding ticket with excessive speed will result in points on a commercial license and possible loss of the license if it is the second violation within three years. States have different regulations when it comes to CDL drivers and tickets so it is important to know the guidelines for your license.

Depending on the specific issues around the CDL speeding ticket it may be possible to appeal the decision, although in most cases this will mean appealing to a higher court. For the majority of CDL speeding tickets this can only be done under very specific situations and most attorneys will only take on these cases if substantial additional information is available. This additional evidence or information is often in the form of reports on the condition of the roadway, the possibility of a speed trap being used or the inaccuracy or the radar gun or other device used as evidence of the speeding charge.

Filing an appeal through the traffic court or a higher court is very detailed and not something that is routinely done without the help of an experienced attorney. Having legal support in completing the documentation as well as getting additional evidence to prove your case will be essential in having the original conviction overturned.