Johnson County, KS Traffic Ticket & Citation Lawyers/Attorneys

Our Johnson County law office's traffic attorneys regularly amend, "fix," or divert most Overland Park, KS traffic & speeding tickets/citations

Do not let an Overland Park speeding or traffic ticket/citation negatively affect your driving record and your insurance rates - call one of our experienced Overland Park traffic attorneys at 913-764-5010 to discuss options that can prevent your auto insurance rates from rising and help you avoid having a moving violation on appear on your driving record.

Our traffic lawyers can arrange an amendment, "fix," or diversion for most Overland Park, KS speeding tickets, red light violations, stop sign citations, failure to yield charges, and most other citations in Overland Park Municipal Court.  These amendments will serve to save nearly every driver time and money by eliminating the need to appear in Court (we can appear for you) and by eliminating or minimizing the negative effects the ticket/citation will have on their driving record.

Just one Overland Park speeding or traffic citation can have a serious negative impact on your insurance rates and driving record.  Pleading guilty, "no-contest," or simply sending in the fine for just one Overland Park ticket can cause your insurance rates to rise tremendously - even if you have a clean driving record. 

According to the Kansas Insurance Commissioner, those with a perfect driving history even stand to lose because they will no longer be entitled to a "good driver" discount which runs from 5%-40. Those with tickets on their record could see even larger increases - our law office's attorneys have  seen insurance rates rise by 300% from one traffic case! 

More serious infractions such as driving without proper insurance/registration, drunk driving (DUI/DWI), or driving while suspended call for quick intervention by an Overland Park attorney because these charges carry the prospect of jail time!

Call (913) 764-5010 to speak to one of our traffic attorneys and learn about Overland Park traffic ticket amendments or diversions which can keep your insurance rates low and may prevent negative impacts on your driver's license!  You may also send us a message by clicking on the following link:   Message form
 

What Overland Park, Kansas traffic tickets can our attorneys/lawyers amend?

Every traffic ticket/citation in Overland Park is unique and may or may not be subject to an amendment, however we can usually amend the following types of tickets in Overland Park:

1.  Speeding tickets;

2.  Red light violations;

3.  Stop sign citations;

4.  Failure to maintain a lane;

5.  Failure to use a turn signal; and

6   Many other tickets.

In certain instances, we may be able to amend or offer help with the following tickets in Overland Park:

1.  Driving while suspended or revoked;

2.  Driving without insurance or without proof of insurance;

3.  Driving under the influence (DUI/DWI); and

4.  Driving without proper registration or tags.

How do the traffic lawyers in this law office amend, "fix," or divert Overland Park speeding or traffic tickets? 

In most cases, this law office's traffic lawyers can "fix" or amend your Overland Park, KS traffic/speeding ticket with very little effort from you and without the need for you to appear in Overland Park Municipal Court. 

For instance, we can amend or divert most Overland Park speeding tickets with just a few simple steps:

1.   Call our law office with your ticket number and payment information.  If you have lost your Overland Park traffic or speeding ticket or if you do not have it with you, we can still look up most tickets and get started. 

We can take full payment over the phone if you'd like to pay with a credit card.  Alternatively you can mail or bring by cash, check, or credit card.

We will take this information and proceed to step #2.

2.  We will contact the Overland Park Municipal Court and "enter our appearance"on your behalf.  If you received a ticket from an Overland Park Police officer, your case will proceed in Overland Park Municipal Court.  If you were in Overland Park but received your ticket from a Johnson County Sheriff or Kansas Highway Patrol trooper, your ticket will proceed in Johnson County District Court, and we will contact that court instead.  

3.  The Overland Park Court Clerk will place the ticket on an "attorney plea docket."  This court date is a separate court date which takes the place of your original court date, and where one of our attorneys will negotiate an advantageous resolution with the prosecutor. 

In most cases, you will not have to appear in Overland Park Court.

4.  One of our traffic lawyers will appear in Overland Park Municipal Court on the attorney plea docket date arranged by the Court.  One of our traffic attorneys will appear on your behalf, arrange a amendment or "fix" for your ticket, and then pay the court fines and fees with a firm check. 

Most speeding tickets will be amended to a parking violation which will not affect your license status or insurance rates.  Other moving violations may be diverted or amended, in all cases you will need to speak to one of our Overland Park traffic attorneys to determine what the expected resolution of your case will be.

5.  We will send you confirmation of the resolution via mail, including a receipt from Overland Park Municipal Court showing the results of our efforts.  

Our Overland Park speeding/traffic ticket amendment process really is this easy!

The Overland Park police department writes thousands of speeding and other traffic tickets every year.  The impact of these speeding/traffic tickets can go far beyond the fine listed on the ticket.

Overland Park traffic citations can raise your insurance premiums hundreds or thousands of dollars per year

Additionally, in many instances taking care of a ticket yourself will involve waiting hours in Overland Park Municipal Court as they call one case at a time, necessitating time off from work or away from your family. 

Overland Park tickets do not have to simply be paid, however.  Hiring an experienced Overland Park speeding/traffic ticket attorney can help protect your rights, your insurance premiums, and your driving history.  

Overland Park speeding ticket amendments and moving violation amendments:

In many cases, hiring an Overland Park speeding/traffic ticket attorney to represent you in Overland Park Municipal Court may facilitate an agreement with Overland Park prosecutors for an amendment of your speeding and/or traffic tickets.

For instance, this firm can often amend Overland Park speeding and traffic tickets to non-moving violations such as illegal parking. 

A ticket amendment in Overland Park will usually insure that your insurance premiums are not negatively affected by the ticket.  An amendment can also keep your driver's license from being suspended in some circumstances as well as it will not count as a moving violation on your driving record.

As a bonus, in almost all cases, we can appear in Court for you, saving your hours of time wasted getting to court and waiting for your case to be called. 

Overland Park, KS Driving While Suspended, Driving Without Proof of Insurance & Registration Violation legal representation:

We can also assist people charged with DWS (driving while suspended) in Overland Park.  A conviction on an Overland Park, Kansas driving while suspended charge can lead to jail time, house arrest, or both.  If you've been charged with driving while suspended in Overland Park, it is important to consult an Overland Park traffic attorney to discuss your rights and your options.  We may be able to secure a dismissal of the Overland Park DWS charge in some cases, negotiate and amendment to another charge in other cases, and agree to a diversion (which does not count as a conviction if terms are met) in other circumstances.  As with all cases, each Overland Park DWS case is unique and must be individually evaluated by an Overland Park traffic lawyer.

Other Overland Park traffic charges such as no-insurance and/or registration violations can also lead to jail time which makes it important to hire an Overland Park traffic attorney to help with these cases as well.

Contact us today at (913)764-5010 or 913 406 0732 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your Overland Park traffic matters with a attorney.

The Kansas Driving While Suspended statute (DWS)

8-235.   Licenses required; city license, when; appeal from denial of license; vehicles registered under temporary permit; penalty; motorized bicycle driver's license. (a) No person, except those expressly exempted, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver's license. No person shall receive a driver's license unless and until such person surrenders or with the approval of the division, lists to the division all valid licenses in such person's possession issued to such person by any other jurisdiction. All surrendered licenses or the information listed on foreign licenses shall be returned by the division to the issuing department, together with information that the licensee is now licensed in a new jurisdiction. No person shall be permitted to have more than one valid license at any time.

      (b)   Any person licensed under the motor vehicle drivers' license act may exercise the privilege granted upon all streets and highways in this state and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise such privilege by any local authority. Nothing herein shall prevent cities from requiring licenses of persons who drive taxicabs or municipally franchised transit systems for hire upon city streets, to protect the public from drivers whose character or habits make them unfit to transport the public. If a license is denied, the applicant may appeal such decision to the district court of the county in which such city is located by filing within 10 days after such denial, a notice of appeal with the clerk of the district court and by filing a copy of such notice with the city clerk of the involved city. The city clerk shall certify a copy of such decision of the city governing body to the clerk of the district court and the matter shall be docketed as any other cause and the applicant shall be granted a trial of such person's character and habits. The matter shall be heard by the court de novo in accordance with the code of civil procedure. The cost of such appeal shall be assessed in such manner as the court may direct.

      (c)   Any person operating in this state a motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, which is registered in this state other than under a temporary thirty-day permit shall be the holder of a driver's license which is classified for the operation of such motor vehicle, and any person operating in this state a motorcycle which is registered in this state shall be the holder of a class M driver's license, except that any person operating in this state a motorcycle which is registered under a temporary thirty-day permit shall be the holder of a driver's license for any class of motor vehicles.

      (d)   No person shall drive any motorized bicycle upon a highway of this state unless: (1) Such person has a valid driver's license which entitles the licensee to drive a motor vehicle in any class or classes; (2) such person is at least 15 years of age and has passed the written and visual examinations required for obtaining a class C driver's license, in which case the division shall issue to such person a class C license which clearly indicates such license is valid only for the operation of motorized bicycles; or (3) such person has had their driving privileges suspended, for a violation other than a violation of K.S.A. 8-1567 or 8-1567a, and amendments thereto, and has made application to the division for the issuance of a class C license for the operation of motorized bicycles, in accordance with paragraph (2), in which case the division shall issue to such person a class C license which clearly indicates such license is valid only for the operation of motorized bicycles.

      (e)   Violation of this section shall constitute a class B misdemeanor.

 The Overland Park City Code regarding speeding violations:

ARTICLE VII. SPEED REGULATIONS
12.04.032 Duties of City Traffic Engineer.
(a) The City Traffic Engineer shall determine the installation and proper timing and
maintenance of traffic control devices; conduct engineering analysis of traffic accidents
and devise remedial measures; conduct engineering investigations of traffic conditions;
plan the operation of traffic on the streets and highways of this City; cooperate with other
City officials in the development of ways and means to improve traffic conditions; and
carry out the additional powers and duties imposed by ordinances of this City.
(b) The City Traffic Engineer, the Assistant City Traffic Engineer, or the Director of Public
Works shall place, maintain, change, and remove traffic control signs, signals, and
devices, when and as required under the traffic ordinances of this City to make effective
and carry out the provisions of said ordinances, and may place, maintain, change and
remove such additional traffic control devices as he may deem necessary to regulate
traffic or to warn or guide traffic.
(History: Ord. TC-1260,C '1, 86; TC-1260 '31, 84)
12.04.033 Speed limitations; Restrictions.
(a) No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and
prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual hazards then existing.
Consistent with the foregoing, every person shall drive at a safe and appropriate speed
when approaching and crossing an intersection or railroad grade crossing, when
approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling
upon any narrow or winding roadway, and when special hazards exist with respect to
pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions. In every
event speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any
person, fixed object, vehicle, or other conveyance lawfully on or entering the highway or
lawfully on private or public property.
(b) As used in this section, "daytime" means from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes
after sunset; and "nighttime" means any other hour.
(c) Except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with
paragraph (a) of this section, the limits specified in this section or established as
hereinafter authorized shall be maximum lawful speeds, and no person shall operate a
vehicle at a speed in excess of such maximum limits;
(1) All vehicles 20 miles per hour in any business district.
(2) All vehicles 25 miles per hour in any residence district except where posted
otherwise.
(3) All vehicles 20 miles per hour in any park under the jurisdiction of this City.
(4) Unless posted otherwise, all vehicles 30 miles per hour on streets or highways on
which an engineering and traffic investigation has been conducted in an urban
district.
Overland Park Traffic Ordinance – Chapter 12.04
Supp. No. 2003-4 (12-31-03) 12-801
(5) Unless posted otherwise, all vehicles 55 miles per hour on arterial streets on which
an engineering and traffic investigation has been conducted.
(6) All vehicles on any separated multilane highway, as designated and posted by the
secretary of transportation, 70 miles per hour.
(7) All vehicles 65 miles per hour in all other locations unless posted otherwise.
(d) The maximum speed limit upon streets or portions of streets abutting school property or
adjacent to school crosswalks in those areas designated as school zones shall be the
speed limit posted on appropriately erected signs giving notice of the speed limit in said
school zones. The maximum speed to be posted within each school zone shall be
determined by the City Traffic Engineer provided the speed limit shall not be less than
20 miles per hour. Maximum speed limits within school zones shall be effective and
subject to enforcement by law enforcement officers during those time periods set forth on
appropriately erected signs giving notice of the effective hours of enforcement or during
those times a flashing yellow beacon is in operation with appropriately erected signs
indicating the school zone speed limits are enforced during the times the flashing yellow
beacon is in operation. The City Traffic Engineer shall determine the times of
enforcement for school zones within the City, provided such speed limits shall apply
only during the hours in which students are normally en route to or from school.
(e) Whenever the City Traffic Engineer shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and
traffic investigation that any speed limit hereinbefore set forth is greater or less than is
reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist upon any part of a street which
said City Traffic Engineer shall determine and declare a reasonable and safe speed limit
thereon which shall be effective at all times or during the daytime or nighttime or at such
other times as may be determined when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are
erected on such street, pursuant to K.S.A. 8-1560 and 8-2002.
(History: Ord. TC-1260,ZZ '1, 2003; TC-1260,MM '6, 96; TC-1260,R '1, 89; TC-1260 '32,
84)
See: 12.04.002
12.04.034 Minimum Speed Regulation.
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and
reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe
operation or in compliance with law.
(b) Whenever the governing body determines on the basis of an engineering and traffic
investigation that slow speeds on any highway or part of a highway consistently impede
the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the governing body may determine and
declare a minimum speed limit below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when
necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law, and that limit shall be effective
when posted upon appropriate fixed or variable signs.
Overland Park Traffic Ordinance – Chapter 12.04
12-802 Supp. No. 2007-4 (12-31-07)
(History: K.S.A.8-1561; Ord. TC-1260 '33, 84)
12.04.035 Special Speed Limitation on Motor-Driven Cycle.
No person shall operate any motor-driven cycle at any time mentioned in 12.04.144 at a speed
greater than 35 miles per hour unless such motor-driven cycle is equipped with a head lamp or
lamps which are adequate to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of 300 feet ahead.
(History: K.S.A.8-1562; Ord. TC-1260 '34, 84)
See: 12.04.182 & 12.04.187
12.04.036 Charging Speed Violations.
In every charge of violation of any speed regulation in this Article, except violation of O.P.M.C.
12-.04.033(a), the complaint, also the summons or notice to appear, shall specify the speed at
which the defendant is alleged to have driven, also the speed limit applicable within the district
or at the location.
(History: Ord. TC-1260,KKK '3, 2007; K.S.A.8-1564; Ord. TC-1260 '35, 84)
12.04.037 Racing on Highways; "Drag Race" and "Racing" Defined.
(a) No person shall drive any vehicle in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or
acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, or for the purpose of making a record,
and no person shall in any manner participate in any such race, competition, contest, test
or exhibition.
(b) No person shall operate any motor vehicle in a manner that unnecessarily causes an
exhibition of speed or acceleration.
(c) "Drag race" is defined as the operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side
at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to out-distance each other, or the
operation of one or more vehicles over a common selected course from the same point to
the same point, for the purpose of comparing the relative speeds or power of acceleration
of such vehicle or vehicles within a certain distance or time limit.
(d) "Racing" is defined as the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to out-gain, outdistance
or prevent another vehicle from passing to arrive at a given destination ahead of
another vehicle or vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of drivers over
long distance driving routes.
(e) Exhibition of speed or acceleration is defined as the operation of a motor vehicle in such
a manner that causes an unnecessary rapid acceleration of the vehicle as evidenced by
any or all of the following physical manifestations of acceleration:
(1) Unnecessary tire squeal at the time of acceleration;
(2) Observation of smoke from tires of the vehicle at the time of acceleration;
(3) Observation of the tires of the vehicle losing traction with the road surface;
(4) Observation of the front part of the vehicle being elevated at the time of
acceleration;
Overland Park Traffic Ordinance – Chapter 12.04
Supp. No. 2007-4 (12-31-07) 12-803
(5) Observation of the vehicle moving laterally at the time of acceleration;
(6) Loud engine noise at the time of acceleration;
(7) Observation of dirt and other road surface materials being thrown by the tires of
the vehicle at the time of acceleration.
(History: Ord. TC-1260,M '1, 89; KSA 8-1565; Ord. TC-1260

Frequently asked questions about a driver's license suspension in Overland Park and Kansas:

Q.  How can my driver's license get suspended due to an Overland Park, KS ticket or other Johnson County ticket?

A.  These are the infractions that will result in the suspension of your Kansas driver's license:

• Conviction of three or more moving violations within a specified time period.  The State does not care if the violations were collected in Overland Park, elsewhere in Kansas, or even in another state - they will still suspend your driver's license for too many violations!

• Refusal to submit to a chemical test to determine your BAC if asked to do so during a DUI investigation in Overland Park or elsewhere

• Failing to appear for court date or failing to pay a ticket from Overland Park or other jurisdiction.  We see this one all too often - folks either can't afford to pay a ticket or forget all about it.  When the Court date is missed, the City or County will suspend that person's driver's license and issue a warrant for your arrest.  If you have missed your Court date, call us immediately!  We can often enter an appearance on your behalf, get the warrant recalled, and take steps to get your driver's license back in good standing.

• Failing to maintain continuous liability insurance on your vehicle.  If you drive your car without insurance, you can be suspended for a very lengthy period of time - even if you haven't been in an accident.  Do not drive without insurance in Overland Park or elsewhere!  If you do let your insurance lapse and a ticket is issued, call us immediately so we can help you avoid a driver's license suspension for the charge.

• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or having a BAC level of .08% or above in Overland Park or elsewhere in Johnson County or Kansas.  Almost everyone charged with a DUI will also be subject to a driver's license suspension ranging from 30 days to life, depending on their driving history.  If you have been charged with DUI in Overland Park or elsewhere in Kansas you only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing with the State or your license will be automatically suspended for a period ranging from 30 days to life!  If you have been charged with DUI in Overland Park or elsewhere in Kansas, call us immediately so we can file the correct documents to preserve your driving privileges!

• Transporting an open container of liquor or cereal malt beverage (3.2 beer)

Q.  Can I get a hardship driver’s license in Kansas?

A.  Kansas laws do not allow the issuance of a hardship license, that would allow a person to drive during the length of their suspension, revocation, cancellation or
disqualification period.

Q.  I went through a period of time where I racked up a bunch of tickets.  This is hurting my ability to get a license.  Is there anything an Overland Park traffic law office can do to help me get my driving privileges back?

A.  In many cases, the answer is yes - we can help you get your Kansas driver's license.  We specialize in "hard cases" that other traffic attorneys in Overland Park and Johnson County are unwilling to take.  We can help you in several ways. 

First, if there are tickets that haven't been paid, we can enter appearances on those cases and attempt to amend or "fix" any moving violations you have pending. 

Second, if past tickets are going to be or are the cause of a driver's license suspension, then we may be able to vile a "motion to withdraw plea," where we can actually "undo" the tickets you've paid in the past.  

When dealing with past tickets or multiple tickets, the situation can get very complicated very quickly.  Call us today at 913 764-5010 to set up an appointment to discuss your situation and to find a solution to get back your Kansas driver's license.

Overland Park DUI Representation

We also represent people charged with DUI in Overland Park and throughout Johnson County.

Overland Park driving under the influence (DUI) charges are very serious matters that beg for the attention of an experienced Overland Park DUI attorney.  Every DUI conviction in Kansas calls for jail time  - even for first time offenders.

The most important thing to remember is that in most Overland Park DUI cases, you only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing or your license will be automatically suspended for a period of between 30 days and life!  

It pays to hire an experienced Overland Park DUI lawyer immediately to protect your rights.  

In some cases we may be able to secure a disposition that will keep you out of jail, either through trial, an Overland Park DUI diversion or the CWIP class.  

Each DUI charge is unique, so call us today for a free consultation with an Overland Park DUI attorney.

You may also check out our Overland Park DUI lawyer web page at:http://www.johnsoncountydui.com/Practice-Areas/OverlandPark-DUI.shtml Johnson County DUI attorney