Hiring an experienced speeding ticket lawyer is the first step toward protecting your license.
We understand that one mistake on US-50 can change your life. Our team works hard to keep you on the road.
Why You Need a Speeding Ticket Lawyer in Placerville
A speeding ticket lawyer understands how to handle the Placerville or South Lake Tahoe traffic court. We look for errors in the police report, pacing methods, or radar calibration.
Our goal is to keep your driving record clean and points off your record.
Commercial drivers risk losing their jobs over one ticket. We help CDL holders and delivery drivers stay employed.
Hiring us could mean you do not have to miss work for court.
The Real Price of California Speeding Tickets
A ticket for 1-15 mph over the limit costs about $238 and adds one NOTS point, 16-24 around $360 and one point, 25 mph over the limit or safe speed is about $490, one point, and must have approval from the judge for the Traffic Violator School (TVS), without which, will allow your insurer to eliminate your “good driver discount” and add the risk associated with speeding.
Your full coverage insurance might jump by an average of $874 each year. This estimate is based on the South Lake Tahoe average of $2,733 for full coverage. Over three years, you could pay $2,622 more in premiums.
Speeding over 100 mph can cost between $859 and $2,137, andtwo NOTS points that will remain for up to seven years. Your auto insurance could rise 100% or 200%.
What’s more, if you have a teenager on your policy, you are likely already paying 130% more than the California average, according to Bankrate.com.
New DMV Actions for 100+ MPH Speeding Cases
The DMV and CHP recently (22 DEC 25) started the FAST pilot program. It targets drivers caught at speeds over 100 mph. The DMV may suspend your license without a court trial.
If you receive a high-speed ticket, act immediately:
1.Verify your current address is correct with the DMV. To check your current address on record at the CA DMV, log in to my.dmv.ca.gov, or call the DMV at 1-800-777-0133 for help with address corrections.
2.Check your mailbox daily for hearing notifications.
3.Contact a speeding ticket attorney for legal advice.
We respect the safety goals of local law enforcement.
However, we must protect your rights under the California Constitution. Our speeding ticket lawyers can help you prepare to fight against this potential suspension.
Qualifying for TVS to Mask a Conviction
Many drivers are eligible to use traffic school to keep citations confidential. You are usually eligible if going 1-24 mph over the limit. However, TVS is typically a tool of the court and must meet various requirements and have approval from the County Clerk or Judge.
Not everyone is eligible to use this option for a speeding ticket, nor is it wise to plead guilty and accept attendance without consulting a traffic attorney.
Speak with our team before you pay the fine. Paying the fine is the same as pleading guilty, and it might limit your future legal options.
Our speeding ticket lawyers can review your circumstances, including State’s evidence, speed measurement device calibration, and other law enforcement errors.
Contact Bigger & Harman, APC, Speeding Ticket Lawyers for El Dorado County
Paying the ticket is a legal admission of guilt. This leads to points on your driving record, which could cause a significant rise in insurance premiums.
We help you avoid the stress of a traffic court appearance.
Call Bigger & Harman, APC, the speeding ticket attorneys, about representing you in Placerville or South Lake Tahoe Courthouse at (661) 349-9300 or 859-1177—para Español.
We regularly defend drivers in Placerville or South Lake Tahoe Courthouse in El Dorado County. You can reach us by using our secure contact form or by emailing us at attorney@biggerharmanlaw.com.
Click here to download a free copy of our eBook, 4 Unknown Consequences of Driving Over 100 MPH.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section
Q: How can a speeding ticket lawyer help with my I-50 ticket?
A: There are several ways a speeding ticket attorney can help. First, they can advise you on the benefits/disadvantages of accepting TVS. They can negotiate for reduced or alternate charges to avoid license points. They review the State’s evidence to find legal grounds for dismissal. An attorney handles all court appearances on your behalf. They can represent you at a DMV hearing.
Q: What if I were caught speeding in South Lake Tahoe or Placerville and live in San Francisco or LA?
A: The local court has specific procedures we know well. We help tourists and residents protect their driving records. We can represent you so that you won’t need to return for court dates.
Q: Is the FAST program active in El Dorado County? What if I have a ticket for speeding 100+ mph?
A: The pilot program applies to all 100+ mph stops across California according to the
FAST press release. The DMV can act before your court date arrives. Immediate legal guidance and help are vital for these specific cases.
References:
CA VC Sections 22348, 22349, 22350, 22356, & [22348 - 22366] Speed Laws.
The CA DMV Traffic Violator Course Webpage.
The Bankrate.com article, Average cost of car insurance in CA for 2026.
The CA DMV News Release dated 22 December 2025, New FAST program focuses on reducing crashes through early intervention of drivers traveling more than 100 mph on California Highways.