When a juvenile obtains an operator's license to drive an automobile in Ohio or Michigan, they are subject to the same motor vehicle operation laws as adults. If the court determines a juvenile is guilty of violating a traffic law, the juvenile is labeled as a "juvenile traffic offender."

Just as an adult, being found guilty of speeding, other traffic ticket offenses or criminal traffic violations, there may be fines, point deductions or other penalties imposed. A guilty verdict may also dramatically increase the levels of premiums for auto insurance coverage.

Typical traffic cases heard in juvenile court are speeding, failure to maintain assured clear distance ahead, reckless operation, stop sign violation, improper turns, failure to yield, failure to wear seat belt, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Consequences for these traffic misdemeanors may include payment of a fine, court costs, points assessed to driver's license, license suspension or revocation, restitution for the victim, probation, community service, counseling, detention. In serious or felony traffic offenses such as vehicular homicide consequences may include larger fines, restitution for the victim, court costs, points assessed to driver's license, license suspension, probation, community service, counseling.

Minor misdemeanor traffic offenses are the lowest level of traffic offense. In many cases, the juvenile and parent may waive the juvenile's right to appear in court for an adjudication, and pay a fine and court costs though the mail.

An experienced juvenile traffic offense attorney (lawyer) may be able to have the charges dropped or reduced in an effort to protect the juvenile's legal rights.

Contact an experienced Toledo Juvenile Traffic Violation Defense Attorney - Lawyer at Strong Law by calling 1 (866) 403-4300 to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your juvenile traffic offense or other traffic violation legal matters.