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Originally Posted by BK001
I’m embarrassed to admit but DH got a speeding ticket on our way down to TV three weeks ago. (No, I didn’t say I told you so but … I TOLD HIM SO!)
Well as soon as we arrived I paid the ticket. Yesterday we received 2 letters and 2 post cards from a total of 4 different lawyers/law firms in Georgia saying that even after paying the fine, we will be billed a $200 super speeder surcharge and that our insurance rates will probably increase by 40%!
All 4 are offering to take our case and claiming that they can reduce the speed and avoid having it on his record.
Has anyone had any experience with this? Since this is the first speeding ticket either one of us has ever had, I am wondering can the lawyers really get his speed reduced and kept off his record?
Thanks for any comments you may have.
PS -
I don't know if it's an effect of being in the villages but since we've been here he has not speeded, has been very calm while driving and generally is being a very good boy. LOL
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BK I know what a surcharge is but don't know what a super speed surcharge is but it wouldn't surprise me to find if there is a way to squeeze more money out of the hoi polloi it will be found. I am suspect of this charge?????
Any increase to your insurance is going to be based on the underwriting criteria of the company that insures your vehicle. It will also depend on the households past driving record, accidents ,etc
I can also tell you that it is a common practice in just about every state where letters are sent to those either charged with a driving violation or in an accident. As to the latter it doesn't matter if you are liable or not they will make claim to protect your interests, from insurance companies and the rest of the world