Traffic Violations In Macomb County
Civil Infractions, Misdemeanors, Drunk Driving

If you are charged with any traffic offense or drunk driving anywhere in the Metro Detroit area, from Romeo to Rochester, or any of the Grosse Pointes, you will want to be represented by the ABDO LAW FIRM. We will represent you professionally to avoid points and stiff penalties. Points remain on your Michigan driving record for 2 years but the insurance companies can adjust your insurance rates for a longer period.

Michigan Point System: Points are assessed on your record as follows:

Michigan Driver Responsibility Fees:

Category 1 Fees, based upon Points:

• 7 Points:
• 8 Points:
• 9 Points:
• $100.00
• $150.00
• $200.00

Category 2 Fees, For Specific Offenses:

• OWI / Drunk Driving:
• Reckless Driving:
• Impaired Driving:
• No Proof of Insurance:
• $1,000.00 a year for 2 consecutive years
• $500.00 a year for 2 consecutive years
• $500.00 a year for 2 consecutive years
• $200.00 a year for 2 consecutive years

Most Michigan traffic violations are classified as "civil infractions" and are non-criminal. A speeding ticket is a civil infraction. Others may be classified as "criminal" or "misdemeanors". Misdemeanor traffic violations include Reckless Driving, Driving While License Suspended (DWLS), Leaving the Scene of an Accident (LSPDA) and Drunk Driving (OWI).

Dismissals, Reductions, Avoid Points

The ABDO LAW FIRM has many years of success defending civil infractions including speeding and careless driving, and more serious criminal traffic violations in all Macomb County courts. There may be circumstances which will allow us to obtain a dismissal, reduction of your ticket (less points) or amend your ticket to a zero (0) point violation. We can also provide driver license restoration services before the Michigan Secretary of State, Driver Appeal and Assessment Division (DAAD) at their Livonia and Port Huron locations.