Traffic Tickets — Points and Surcharges


It is a frequent scenario that a prospective client contacts me in a state of confusion as a result of being buried in the financial consequences, points and potential license suspensions. Payment of fines can result in unintended consequences such as possible license suspension, invalidation or revocation. This is a complicated system that can result in you being arrested or issued another citation, and the cycle starts again... additional  fines, license suspension, revocation or invalidation. This is what Robert Markowitz refers to as “the Texas gerbil cage”.

Call 936-582-1945 now and speak with Robert Markowitz. Learn how he can walk you through this ‘mine field” without further damage, and restore your driving privileges.

Accumulation of Points

Individuals who have six or more points on their driver record are assessed a surcharge every year they maintain six or more points. Surcharge amounts are:

$100 for the first six points on a driver record.

$25 for each additional point after six.

Texas Point System

Points are assessed for various and specified moving violation convictions. Once the conviction has been added to an individual’s driver record, points are assigned and remain on the driver record for three years from the date of conviction.

  • Two points are assessed for a Texas or out-of-state conviction on a specified moving violation.
     
  • Three points are assessed for a Texas or out-of-state traffic conviction of a moving violation that resulted in a crash.

Points are not assessed for individuals who take a Driver Safety Course.

Surcharges

As of September 1, 2019, the surcharge program has been eliminated, but there are still serious potential unintended consequences if fines are paid without obtaining competent legal advice as to the effect of a conviction that can resuilt from such payment. Call Robert Markowitz for a free consultation on your particular situation. Call 936-582-1945.