Tailgating isn’t only annoying, it’s also fineable at a total of $139 in Washington State. Not to mention, Sammamish police officers have begun using new technology to crack down on drivers not obeying the law. The device in question is a LIDAR unit, a laser detection system. These devices have been around for ages, but now some come equipped with a “following too close mode.” … [Read more...] about New Device Used by City of Sammamish Police to Track Following Distance
New Dashcam App and Traffic Tickets
A new app, Driver Dashcam, looks promising in its ability to help drivers avoid speeding and traffic tickets. The app is designed to enhance road safety by recording dashcam footage- which may be helpful in situations where the facts are in dispute (such as tickets related to accidents) and by providing other valuable features such as integrated navigation and accident … [Read more...] about New Dashcam App and Traffic Tickets
Local Court Rules – Why they are important
If you want the best possible outcome for your traffic or speeding ticket in King, Snohomish, or Pierce County, I suggest that you hire a metro Seattle traffic attorney who is familiar with the court’s local rules. On numerous occasions, I have seen motorists who have chosen to represent themselves lose their hearings, incur greater fines, or be required to come back to court … [Read more...] about Local Court Rules – Why they are important
Discovery for Traffic and Speeding Tickets in Washington State
If you want the best possible outcome for your traffic or speeding ticket in King, Snohomish, or Pierce County, I suggest that you hire a metro Seattle traffic attorney who is familiar with technicalities (AKA ways to get your traffic ticket dismissed without having to argue what actually happened on the day you received it). On numerous occasions, I have seen motorists who … [Read more...] about Discovery for Traffic and Speeding Tickets in Washington State
Why it makes economic sense to hire the Law Offices of Dan Samas
I have been asked a number of time by prospective clients why should I hire the Law Offices of Dan Samas to fight my ticket in a situation where the ticket amount is less than the cost of attorney representation. Here are the facts based in a study published in 2020 by Forbes Forbes Article How Much Will My Insurance Go Up. The list shows 20 violations that will increase … [Read more...] about Why it makes economic sense to hire the Law Offices of Dan Samas