Most people think that paying a traffic ticket is the fastest and cheapest way to put a violation behind you. However, that's not always the case. In Louisiana, paying a traffic ticket is equivalent to pleading guilty in a court of law. It can result in marks on your license or driving record and can raise your insurance rate.

In this podcast, New Orleans lawyers Seth Bloom and David Gremillion discuss your options for dealing with your traffic tickets, and offer advice for protecting your record and saving you money.