Most traffic violations are considered minor criminal offenses. Some offenses, such as “Driving While Intoxicated” or “Driving Under the Influence” are taken quite seriously by the courts. Traffic offenses can have serious consequences, leading up to your license being suspended, if you have several infractions over a short period of time. You may have to pay the fine listed on the face of the ticket, and there is also a strong possibility that your vehicle insurance premiums will increase. Consult the Tomlinson Law Office prior to appearing in court regarding any traffic and DUI offense..