Got my first speeding ticket after 8 years of driving!
Also, if you ever get pulled over, he'll say something like "I clocked you at 84 with my radar."
I heard, and have done it before, if get pulled over and he used radar, ASK him to see the radar. From what I understand, he has to provide it as proof that it was indeed your speed. If he does not show you, you can fight it in court.
I heard, and have done it before, if get pulled over and he used radar, ASK him to see the radar. From what I understand, he has to provide it as proof that it was indeed your speed. If he does not show you, you can fight it in court.
Originally Posted by negative
Thanks, guys, for the input and info.
I plan to do a "trail by written declaration" to request a lower fine and if the cop doesn't show, go free.
I plan to do a "trail by written declaration" to request a lower fine and if the cop doesn't show, go free.
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Originally Posted by Driver Elite
Also, if you ever get pulled over, he'll say something like "I clocked you at 84 with my radar."
I heard, and have done it before, if get pulled over and he used radar, ASK him to see the radar. From what I understand, he has to provide it as proof that it was indeed your speed. If he does not show you, you can fight it in court.
I heard, and have done it before, if get pulled over and he used radar, ASK him to see the radar. From what I understand, he has to provide it as proof that it was indeed your speed. If he does not show you, you can fight it in court.
Originally Posted by negative
Thanks, guys, for the input and info.
I plan to do a "trail by written declaration" to request a lower fine and if the cop doesn't show, go free.
I plan to do a "trail by written declaration" to request a lower fine and if the cop doesn't show, go free.
yeah...but if he shows up, you've given up your chance for traffic school.
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Originally Posted by superdds
yeah...but if he shows up, you've given up your chance for traffic school.
maybe i'm mistaken but i tried to fight a speeding ticket in l.a. about 10 years ago hoping the chp wouldnt show up. he did and the judge ordered me to pay to fine as is. i don't remember going to traffic school though. whatever...maybe i'm wrong.
I think its long be changed since then, before if you go traffic school? you didnt have to pay the bail/fine. But you can only choose traffic school or fight/pay the ticket back then, not both.
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Originally Posted by g35 chippie
Ahhh...the urban legends rise again.
If you read the back of the citation, there are more details. The most important thing you need to read is inside the red box where you signed your name. The court doesn't have to send you a darn thing in the mail, and it may not send you anything. So don't "just wait for it to come in the mail." Within 60 days is vague, but thats just how the court system probably works in that county. In Santa Clara County, we are given specific dates to write on the citation depending on what week the citation is issued. Bottom line, it's up to you to appear in court within 60 days to enter a plea. If you look at the top left corner of the document, you will notice it is actually called a "Promise to appear." Hint, hint.
If you read the back of the citation, there are more details. The most important thing you need to read is inside the red box where you signed your name. The court doesn't have to send you a darn thing in the mail, and it may not send you anything. So don't "just wait for it to come in the mail." Within 60 days is vague, but thats just how the court system probably works in that county. In Santa Clara County, we are given specific dates to write on the citation depending on what week the citation is issued. Bottom line, it's up to you to appear in court within 60 days to enter a plea. If you look at the top left corner of the document, you will notice it is actually called a "Promise to appear." Hint, hint.
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