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Old 05-05-2008 | 04:40 PM
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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.
 
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Old 05-05-2008 | 06:34 PM
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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.
 
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Old 05-05-2008 | 06:47 PM
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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 did that and got out of my not stopping at a stop sign ticket.
 
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Old 05-05-2008 | 09:29 PM
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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.
You can ask till you're blue in the face to see the radar/lidar display. The officer is not required to show it.
 
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Old 05-05-2008 | 09:34 PM
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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.


yeah...but if he shows up, you've given up your chance for traffic school.
 
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Old 05-05-2008 | 11:28 PM
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yeah...but if he shows up, you've given up your chance for traffic school.
How so? I've had two friends do this (cop showing up) and they got their fine reduced and also were able to go to traffic school.
 
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Old 05-05-2008 | 11:37 PM
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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.
 
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Old 05-05-2008 | 11:56 PM
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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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Old 05-06-2008 | 03:23 AM
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now u have to pay the fine which is like court costs 2-400 depending on ticket type then pay for traffic school as well (40bux)
 
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Old 05-06-2008 | 07:46 PM
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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.
Thanks for setting us straight chippie.
 
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