1.Q- What is a difference between moving and non-moving violation?

A - You will receive a moving violation charge if the crime that the police are accusing you of
occurred when the vehicle is moving. The Washington Administrative Code defines the
following crimes as moving violations. They range in severity from making an improper lane
change and other minor traffic violations to dangerous driving behaviors, such as distracted and
intoxicated driving.
 Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
 Being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
 Vehicular homicide or vehicular assault
 Reckless driving or racing
 Hit and runs
 Eluding a police vehicle
 Having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle
 First and second-degree negligent driving
 Failure to obey a road sign
 Being under the age of 21 and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
 Being a commercial driver and operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence
 Speeding anywhere, including a school zone
 Failure to obey a school crossing guard, police officer, firefighter, or other official
 Using an electronic device while driving.
The above list is not exhaustive, as the Administrative Code defines over 70 different driving
infractions that qualify as moving violations. Moving violations can stay on your record for a
very long time, impacting your insurance rates and potentially your ability to drive.
The penalties that you could face for a moving violation depend on the type of crime the police
allege that you committed. For example, a speeding ticket may require you to go to traffic court
and attend traffic school, as well as pay a fine. However, if police arrest you for speeding while
you are under the influence of alcohol, you could face jail time, high fines, license suspension,
and other administrative penalties.
NON-MOVING VIOLATION
 On the other hand, you receive a non-moving violation if the incident occurs when the
vehicle is not moving. a non-moving violation if you violated parking rules, fail to renew
your license and registration, or drive without insurance, Parking in front of a fire
hydrant,displaying an expired registration or insurance card,lack of registration or
insurance,parking in a “no parking” zone,A broken taillight, and,vehicle maintenance
issues.
. Many different infractions can qualify as a non-moving violation –
Non-moving violations can appear on your driving record in Washington, unlike many other
states. Both moving and non-moving violations will remain on your record for three years – but
unlike moving violations, non-moving violations usually do not have an impact on your
insurance rates.
Penalties for non-moving violations are usually less harsh than moving violation consequences.
Depending on the type of infraction, you will usually have to pay a traffic ticket and face
administrative penalties, such as license suspension until you renew your insurance. It is not
likely that you will face jail time for a non-moving violation.
2. Q What is the difference between PSP and MVR?
A The letters “MVR” stand for “Motor Vehicle Report.” This is a record of a person’s driving
history. Each state keeps its own records of drivers registered there. The violations on your MVR
record can go back 10 years or more and include driver’s license status and class, violations,
convictions, restrictions, and other information related to driving records and credentials.
Typically, points associated with moving violations can affect you for 3 years.
Many companies will check your MVR as part of the hiring process. This is especially true of
carriers hiring drivers. You should know what’s on your MVR in order to keep from being
surprised by a pointed question in an interview. The MVR is where points that have been given
to you for citations are recorded. Too many points on your MVR will shut you out of a job, slap
you with a suspension, or even worse a revoked CDL. If you have had one or more citations,
knowing how many points you have is in your best interest.
The letters “PSP” stand for “Pre-Employment Screening Program.” Where your home state
maintains your MVR, the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) keeps its own
records of you in the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) database. That’s
a lot of letters. Basically, it’s just another record: includes inspection and crash information
recorded by federal and state authorities. The crash data goes back 5 years and the inspection
record goes back 3 years. To prevent too much overlap, this record doesn’t cover conviction
data, local violations, or personal driving record data. Okay… so what’s the PSP, exactly? It’s
the system that allows carriers and drivers to look at all that federal data.
Carriers will look at your records here, too. That’s why it’s called “Pre-Employment.” The
kicker is that if you fight a citation in court and get it pulled off your record, the MCMIS won’t
automatically show that.
WHY ARE THE REPORTS DIFFERENT?

 An MVR shows what a driver has been convicted of by a state court.

 Citations, warnings, and tickets yet to be settled in the courts will not appear on an MVR.

 A PSP report includes violations collected at the roadside inspection or crash, which is sent
to MCMIS. The PSP report does not include citations, warnings, or tickets.

 Violations from a roadside inspection, or a crash, will not appear on an MVR. Convictions
resulting from a violation will appear on an MVR. These violations, however, will remain on the
driver’s PSP report.violation will appear on an MVR.

 A PSP report and MVR may not match, because a citation, warning, or ticket can be
reduced by a state court.
 
MVR records and PSP records are maintained by different sources. State agencies are
responsible for MVRs. FMCSA is responsible for the PSP report. The two records are not linked.
3.Q -How can we file a motion on a ticket (re-open a case)?
A. Contact the police department and request a coy of your traffic citation and pay any copy fee
that may apply. Call or go to the Clerk of Courts and request paperwork to file a motion and a
copy of any documents related to your case. Pay any fees for filing or copying of documents
Example

Filing a motion for a new trial does not stop the execution of the original sentence. 3. Filing a
motion does not reopen your case. A hearing will be scheduled to determine whether your case
will be reopened. 4. One notice of hearing will be mailed to you at the address you provide. 5.
You must be present on your motion hearing date for your motion to be considered. If your
motion is granted, your new trial will commence immediately thereafter. 6. If you wish to file
this motion, please complete the appropriate Motion for New Trial form and file it with the
Traffic & Criminal Office.
Cases that cannot be reopened
If you attended court and your case was resolved in front of a judge, you only have 30 days to
appeal or withdraw your guilty plea. After those 30 days, you cannot reopen your case. You are
stuck with the outcome of the case.
Also, depending on how old the case is, it is possible that a motion to vacate your conviction will
be denied. While there is never a guarantee,
4.Q What kind of attorneys are dealing with traffic tickets?
A Traffic Tickets Lawyers/ Attorney

5. Q How much time does the driver have to plead not guilty?
A. From the first appearance in court till the last trial( if it was postponded)

6.Q What is the difference between the citation and violation on the inspection?
A citations are not issued as a penalty for an injury or fatality. They are issued to
address violations of OSHA standards and for safety hazards identified by
the OSHA compliance office. Citations describe OSHA requirements allegedly violated, list
any proposed penalties, and give a deadline for correcting the alleged hazards.  citations are not
issued as a penalty for an injury or fatality.. Violations are categorized as willful, serious, other-
than-serious, de minimis, failure to abate, and repeated.

7.Q What website the company shpould use to dispute the violation?
A   Submit an RDR to the FMCSA through the DataQs system – Filing an RDR in DataQs
can be quicker than attempting to resolve the issue with the citing agency directly, and it can be
more cost-effective than challenging a citation in court. The DataQs system automatically
forwards the request to the appropriate agency, and a successful request for review through
DataQs results in automatic correction of the record. For these reasons, using the DataQs system
will often be the preferred solution for correcting the FMCSA’s records and updating a Company
Snapshot and CSP.
8.Q What type of outcomes can the attorney get as the result after fighting a ticket in court?
A Fines
Routine traffic tickets usually carry fines in the range of $75 to $500, and some states consider
your driving record before assessing traffic ticket fines. The fine amount is normally written on
your citation. Because it is more expensive for the state if you fight your ticket in traffic court,
states make paying your fine the easiest way to settle a traffic ticket. If you pay your fine,
however, you are pleading guilty to the violation, and it will be part of your driving record for
three years in most cases.
Traffic school
In most states, judges have the option of ordering you to attend traffic school for certain
violations. They can also offer you a combination of a fine and traffic school as a way to remove
the violation from your driving record. This can be one of the most attractive traffic ticket
outcomes, especially if you have one or more prior tickets and are concerned about how this
ticket will affect your insurance rates.
License suspension
Most people will not lose their license for one or two traffic tickets for violations like running a
red light or speeding. However, if you have 3 or more violations in a period of 3 to 5 years, or
are charged with drunk or reckless driving, there is a very strong possibility your license will be
suspended for a period of time.

Jail
9. Q. How can the defensive driving course help the driver with the resolution of the ticket?
A. With defensive driving classes, students learn to improve their driving skills by reducing
their driving risks by anticipating situations and making safe well-informed decisions. Such
decisions are implemented based on road and environmental conditions present when completing
a safe driving maneuver.
he benefits of taking a defensive driving class vary with each state, but often include a reduction
of points on your driver's license following a ticket and the assurance that insurance rates will not
increase. In some states, taking a defensive driving course can mean a reduction of up to 10% in
your insurance rates for a period of three to five years.
Just as the benefits of defensive driving classes vary with each state, so do the requirements.
While most basic defensive driving classes are four hours long, some can be as long as six or
eight hours.
In some states, students have the option to take defensive driving courses online or by watching a
video tape or DVD, while other states only allow students to take defensive driving in a
classroom setting.
10. Q What is the difference between the deferral and dismissal?
A. Deferred means that the matter was postponed; not that it was abolished. Dismissed means
that it has ended and no further action will be taken in the matter. A disposition of your case may
have been initially postponed and that is why it is listed as deferred.