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Did You Make an Improper Turn?

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Sep 30, 2026 | 0 Comments

β†ͺ️ Improper Turn Ticket? Don't Just Pay It. 🚦

Making a wrong turn might seem minor, but an improper turn citation can come with points on your license, higher insurance rates, and even fault in an accident. 😟

Common improper turn citations:

πŸ›‘ Turning from the wrong lane
🚫 Making a turn where it's prohibited (no left turn, no U-turn, no turn on red)
πŸ”„ Illegal U-turns
πŸ“’ Failing to signal before turning
🚢 Not yielding to pedestrians or oncoming traffic

What's at stake:

πŸ’° Fines and court costs
πŸ“‰ Points on your driving record
πŸ“ˆ Increased insurance premiums
πŸš— Possible liability if an accident was involved
πŸ“‹ Trouble for commercial drivers (CDL holders)

If you've been cited:

βœ… Stay calm and be courteous during the stop
βœ… Don't argue the ticket on the roadside
βœ… Don't pay it without knowing the long-term impact, since paying is often an admission of guilt
βœ… Call us before your court date πŸ“ž

Small ticket, big consequences. We'll review your options and work to protect your driving record. πŸ’ͺ

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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