What To Do When You're Pulled Over for a Traffic Violation
It happens fast. Flashing lights in your rearview mirror, a knot in your stomach, and suddenly you’re pulled over. Whether it’s speeding, a stop sign you didn’t see, or a cell phone in your hand for a split second — traffic violations can hit hard and fast. What you do in those few minutes matters more than most people realize.
Here’s what you need to do — and why your next call should be to Yigal Bendgi, a licensed paralegal with over a decade of experience fighting these exact battles for people just like you.
Step 1: Stay Calm and Respectful
Police officers are trained to assess situations quickly. If you’re angry, anxious, or defensive, that affects the tone of the entire stop. Take a deep breath. Keep your hands visible, usually on the wheel, and avoid sudden movements.
Step 2: Don’t Admit Fault
This is big. Saying “I’m sorry” or “I didn’t see the sign” is essentially an admission of guilt. You have a right to remain silent. Be polite, but don’t start building the prosecution’s case for them.
Step 3: Take Notes
As soon as you’re safe to do so, document everything:
Time and location
Road and weather conditions
What the officer said
What you were doing at the time
This can be useful evidence later — especially if things go to trial.
Step 4: Review the Ticket Carefully
Cops are human. They make mistakes. Wrong location, incorrect charge, missing signature — any of these can become grounds for dismissal if you know what to look for.
Spoiler: most people don’t. But Yigal Bendgi does.
So, Why Should You Call Yigal Bendgi?
Because fighting a traffic charge is more than just “showing up in court.” It’s about strategy. It’s about knowing how to challenge radar readings, uncover technicalities, cross-examine officers, and expose procedural missteps.
Yigal Bendgi is a licensed paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. With over 10 years of experience, he has helped hundreds of clients beat charges, reduce fines, avoid demerit points, and most importantly — keep their records clean.
Whether you’ve been charged with:
Speeding
Careless Driving
Distracted Driving
Driving Without Insurance
Driving Under Suspension
Failing to Stop at a Red or Stop Sign
Or any other Highway Traffic Act violation —
Yigal has your back.
Bottom Line
Don’t just pay the fine and move on — that’s how you end up with inflated insurance premiums and points that can haunt you for years. One call to Yigal can be the difference between conviction and dismissal.
📞 If you’ve been pulled over or charged with a traffic violation, contact Yigal Bendgi immediately.
Get a real professional on your side — someone who knows the system and knows how to fight for your rights.
