You Got A Ticket In A Company Vehicle: Now What?
[Updated Nov 2023]
When your employer lets you drive a company vehicle, it means you have proven yourself as a dependable employee worthy of greater responsibility and compensation. But often, strings are attached. Something as “minor” as a speeding ticket can make your dreams of a big promotion or increased career freedom — not to mention your continued employment — suddenly feel far more remote.
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Traffic cases can be difficult to deal with, especially in Ohio. Perhaps due to Ohio’s chronic traffic and growing population and heightened law enforcement presence, authorities are quick to crack down — and they don’t care whether drivers are on the clock when they get pulled over. At Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law, we’ve been helping people stay behind the wheel, especially when their jobs depend on it, for more than 30 years.
On-The-Job Traffic Violations
Nobody likes getting a ticket, and being in a company car just complicates the issue. These situations don’t always resolve themselves smoothly, and although some employers may be willing to overlook certain infractions, there are no guarantees.
- Drivers might lose their commercial licenses and thus become ineligible to keep their jobs.
- With serious infractions, company cars might be impounded or confiscated.
- Employers might terminate workers who get tickets.
If you’re facing a traffic ticket that you received in a company car, talking to us at Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law can be the smartest move you make. Getting strong legal representation can clear up some of the confusion, minimize the legal fallout and overcome potential career disruptions.
Who Foots The Bill When Employees Get Tickets?
In some cases, employers might try to make employees pay for infractions that weren’t their fault, such as old inspection tags or improper loads. Although law enforcement officials can indicate that a vehicle’s owner should be ticketed, companies are also allowed to contest violations by identifying you as the at-fault party.
Driving a company car isn’t always everything it’s cracked up to be, especially when moving violations and other infractions are involved. Getting a ticket in a company car can be stressful — but you don’t have to let a simple mistake set you back. Contact an experienced, dedicated traffic ticket lawyer at Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law today at 513-549-7483, or feel free to tell us about your case by sending a message online.
