The key question: one stop or multiple stops?
Everything comes down to whether your violations came from a single traffic stop or from separate ones.
- One stop, multiple violations → one case
If you were pulled over once and cited for several things at the same time, that is a single incident. Book it as one case and list all the violations.
- Multiple stops → multiple cases
If you were pulled over on separate occasions, each stop is its own incident. Book a separate case for each one.
The rest of this article walks through both scenarios.
One traffic stop with multiple violations
Sometimes a single traffic stop results in multiple citations. For example, an officer pulls you over for speeding but ends up citing you for speeding, a broken taillight, and an HOV violation.
This is one incident, and you should book it as one case. You do not need to book a separate case for each violation. When the booking wizard asks which violations you were cited for, list every violation from that stop so your attorney has the full picture and your quote is accurate.
💡 List every violation from the stop. Even though you book just one case, make sure to specify each violation you received during that traffic stop. This ensures your attorney can address all of them and your quote reflects the full case.
A quick note on paperwork: in some states, all of your violations from a single stop appear on one piece of paper. In other states, you receive a separate ticket for each violation. Either way, if they came from the same stop, it is still one case.
Multiple tickets from separate traffic stops
If you were pulled over on different occasions — say, once last week for speeding and again this week for running a red light — those are separate incidents. Each one needs its own case.
Separate stops are treated and billed as separate cases because an attorney has to evaluate each incident independently. Each case may be matched to a different attorney, in a different court, with its own legal fee. Book a new case for each distinct stop.
How to upload your tickets and documents
During booking, the booking wizard lets you upload one file — an image or PDF of a ticket, court notice, or similar document. If you have more than one document to share, here is how to handle it:
- During booking, upload your most important document
If you have multiple pieces of paper, choose the most serious charge. For example, if you were cited for racing and for not wearing a seatbelt on separate tickets, upload the racing charge — it is the more serious of the two.
- List all violations in the booking wizard
When asked which violations you were cited for, list every one from that stop, even if you only uploaded a single photo.
- Upload the rest in the case chat after booking
Once your case is booked, you gain access to the case chat. Upload photos of all your remaining citations and documents there so your attorney has everything they need for a complete evaluation.
✅ You are not limited to one document. The single-file upload during booking is just the starting point. After you book, you can upload as many additional tickets, notices, and documents as you need through the case chat.
How surcharges work for multiple violations
When a single traffic stop results in multiple violations, you book one case — but some attorneys charge an additional moving violation surcharge for each violation beyond the first.
For example, say you were cited for speeding, texting while driving, and an HOV violation in a single stop. If the attorney's legal fee is $150 and they charge a $25 surcharge for each additional violation, your total would be:
- $150 base legal fee
- $25 for the second violation
- $25 for the third violation
- $200 total
This is always shown clearly in your quote on the checkout screen before you pay. For a full breakdown of how pricing works, see How much does it cost to book a case on OTR?
Does my quote cover the entire incident?
Yes. As long as you correctly list every violation you received during that single stop, your quote reflects the full legal fee for the entire case — all violations included. The best way to ensure your quote is accurate is to enter all the requested information accurately in the booking wizard.
If your quote does not seem to account for all your violations, double-check that you listed them all during booking, and reach out to your attorney in the case chat or contact our support team.
Quick reference
Situation How to book Multiple violations from one traffic stop One case — list all violations Violations from separate traffic stops A separate case for each stop Multiple documents for one case Upload one at booking, the rest in case chat
Ready to book?
Visit our booking wizard to get started. Remember: one case per traffic stop, list every violation, and upload any extra documents in the case chat after you book.
