Commercial Driver’s License? CDL?
While CDL holders aren’t allowed to receive deferral offers or take Driving Safety Courses for most offenses, Newton’s Law can still help.
In some cases, we can negotiate for a lesser included offense so that a conviction won’t affect your driving record.
In other cases, we can appeal the citation to a County Court, where you may receive more favorable treatment.
Finally, we can always insist on taking your case to a jury trial. Remember, you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law or unless you admit your guilt!
While no one can guarantee how a jury trial will go, we can guarantee that the worst thing you can do is simply admit your guilt and pay your ticket!
Our CDL Traffic Ticket Pricing
See the Good, Better, and Best options in the pricing table to find the plan that fits your situation.
Best!
$1,500 1
- Better Plan plus:
- Take it to a jury trial.
- Will request deferral and/or that the moving violation be reduced to a lesser included offense.
- Appeal to County Court if possible.2
- Request all evidence.
- Review complaint for insufficiency.
- See if the officer is still employed.
- Will file multiple motions for expert testimony, evidence, traffic studies, and court reporting of voir dire.
- While no one can predict how a jury will decide your case, I am reasonably confident that in the vast majority of cases involving a CDL holder, I can convince the jury that you are not guilty of a class C misdemeanor crime if it would entail you losing your livelihood.
Better
$1,250 3
- Good Plan plus:
- Prelitigation at the local court.
- Will request deferral and/or that the moving violation be reduced to a lesser included offense.
- Appeal to County Court if possible.2
- Request all evidence.
- Review complaint for insufficiency.
- See if the officer is still employed.
- In the end, about a 95% success rate of having it dismissed or deferred at this point.
Good
$850
- Prelitigation only at the local court.
- Will review all evidence.
- Will request deferral and/or that the moving violation be reduced to a lesser included offense.
- About 25-30% success rate.
1 Price is $2,000 if this option is purchased subsequently to a failed negotiation at the county level.
2 Not available for courts of record. Appealing to county court involves the Attorney posting an appeal bond that is equivalent to double the fine plus the cost to arrest the defendant if he does not show up to court.
3 The price is $1,500 if this option is purchased subsequently due to a failed negotiation at the initial level.
CDL Traffic Tickets in Texas: What Every Truck Driver Needs to Know
A single traffic ticket can put your livelihood at risk. Whether it’s a speeding violation, a lane change infraction, or something more serious, one mistake could mean higher insurance costs, hefty fines, and even a suspended CDL. But you don’t have to fight it alone.
At Texas Traffic Doctor, we help commercial drivers protect their records, reduce fines, and avoid court appearances. Here’s what you need to know:
The Cost of a CDL Traffic Ticket
❌ Higher Insurance Rates – A ticket on your record can increase your insurance by 20-30% each year.
❌ Expensive Fines – Tickets can range from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand. But did you know that a good attorney can negotiate your fine down?
❌ Time-Consuming Court Process – Fighting a ticket in court could take multiple trips, adding up to 4-5 hours per visit. An attorney can handle court for you so you don’t waste time off the road.
What Happens When You Go to Court?
If you show up in court without an attorney, be prepared for a long and frustrating process. Here’s what you can expect:
➡️ Arraignment (First Appearance) – You won’t get to talk to the judge unless you plead guilty. If you want to fight your ticket, you’ll have to come back for another hearing.
➡️ Pre-Trial Hearing (Second Appearance) – This is where the state presents its evidence. If they have enough, you’ll have to return for another court date.
➡️ Motions & Trial Selection (Third Appearance) – If you want to contest the charge, you may have to appear again to file legal motions and decide between a jury or bench trial.
➡️ Trial (Fourth Appearance) – If your case goes to trial, you’ll be required to come back once more. This whole process could drag on for months, costing you time and money.
How the Texas Ticket Doctor Helps You
We know that time off the road means lost income. That’s why we take care of the entire process for you:
✔️ We go to court for you – You stay on the road while we fight your ticket.
✔️ We review the evidence – If there’s a way to challenge your ticket, we’ll find it.
✔️ We negotiate on your behalf – Our goal is to reduce your fine and keep the ticket off your record.
Keeping Your CDL Clean
Your #1 priority should be keeping your driving record clean. In most cases, we can prevent the ticket from going on your record by securing a deferred disposition—a probation period that can be as short as one day. No conviction means no insurance increase and no CDL points.
Don’t Risk Your Job – Call The Texas Traffic Doctor Today!
The sooner you act, the better your chances of fighting the ticket successfully. Call Texas Traffic Doctor today for a free consultation and let us protect your CDL, your job, and your future.