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Künem K
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it never hurts to appeal the ticket, and i will guarantee you won't have to pay a dime if you show up on the court date and you don't have a bad reputation for violations. if you appeal it, you won't even have to show up in court for like 5 months, and after that it just takes no more than a half hour of your time. and if you lose your case, no big deal: you just have to pay it after the court date.
as for the actual case, do one of two things:
1. if you don't have an outstanding record of violations, just be honest and blunt. say, "i'll be honest, i was going a little fast, but i promise i won't do that ever again and i'll be more careful".
2. if you do have a bad record, LIE. just say that you were running really late for class or work (even if in actuality you just wanted to get home so you don't miss Family Guy or have to take a number 2 really bad) , and that you'll be more careful next time. that's how its done. |
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gargoyle
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He cut you a break and reduced your fine considerably by putting 65 on there. You wont get out of it. |
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JB
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Nope, he just has to say that it was a typo. The speed that stands is the one in the box marked speed. If you want to avoid a speeding ticket, don't speed. If you want to avoid points on your license, hire a lawyer, take drivers education if they offer it to you, or try on your own to make a plea bargain with the prosecutor. |
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lpdhcdh
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The cop cut you a break...often we'll put what the actual speed was and also what we're actually charging you with.
As for all the answers about "making" the cop turn up to court...go for it we'd love the overtime. |
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TealHaze
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No, the police officer was being generous by bringing your actual value down to 65 so you only have to pay the smaller fee. This also looks better for you when your insurance company gets around to finding your speeding ticket.
Pay the fine and be thankful you don't have to pay the 73mph ticket price. |
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urtenfifteen
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Many will now write the ticket for "violation of a traffic controi device" instead of "unlawful speed".
The burden of proof is less, and the officer only has to state that you were going over the speed limit, by how much doesn't matter at that point.
You have the right to take it to court, but you could look foolish for pointing out that inconsistency. It probably won't matter to the judge. There are far better ways to fight a ticket. Do some online research.
Often going to court may make the situation worse. Although this may seem like a punishment for exercising your rights, which may or may not be fair, that's the way it is. |
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pokerjoev
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He is saving you money. 18 over the limit is a higher fine then 10 over. |
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dude.
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The cop gave you a break, shut up, pay the ticket and be grateful. |
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visvardis
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65 or 73 either way u were speeding pay the ticket |
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ukiah
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Just pay it. And move on. Is it really worth the hassle of trying to contest it, and pay for a lawyer etc?? Just put it behind you and forget about it. Good luck. |
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Truth
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either the cop was being nice so you don't have to pay as much, or the cost of the ticket is the same from 65-75, so they just put 65 for everything between 65 and 75. so no. |
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Kappa DKB
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Contest it and force the cop to show up in court. Many times they don't show or forget the details. You may be able to get it dismissed but it will cost you some time. |
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Rosita
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Best thing to do is to go to a lawyer who offers "free consultation" They would be able to say if something can be done. I would think there is. And besides, attorneys can get the offense lowered to something smaller, without points. |
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K F
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just pay it.. you could very easy end up paying much more if you fight it.. |
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Michigan Cop
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We put the actual speed on the ticket and then the speed we are citing you for. This is called a break. If I give you a break and you make me go to court anyway, I have the option of amending the ticket to the original speed. Since I have it documented on the ticket, the magistrate will allow me to amend it. And I get overtime for being there. I'd pay the ticket and drive slower. |
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mommyofone
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plead not guilty and take it to trial and see what happens, no one really knows it depends on what judge and what kind of mood he is too |
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Neight
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Yes, goto court. And DO NOT plead guilty! Make them set a trial date. Then the cop has to come and testify. You have enough evidence in your hand right now to get your case thrown out.
Hell, OJ got away with it... |
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earthlingbob
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Here in Dallas you fight the ticket and win on appeal since the police pay for the officer to appear originally but not on the appeal where the ticket is thrown out. Yes it takes a lawyer who probably costs more then the ticket; however, no moving violation will appear to raise your insurance rates. |
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katy0819
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You'll have to bring it to the police station or a judge to find out... if it's really an error, then I think you're out of the ticket; if not, then you'll have to pay it. It might depend on where you live, to be honest. |
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magikktrip
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If he was using a speed gun testify that you were speed by 3 kmph over the limit, there has been lots of faults with speed guns, they did testing and found a can going over 1000kmph, then they found out it was because of the trees and rocks behind where they were doing it |
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jamesfentress44
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That totally depends on the traffic judge....everybody is
low on coffee money these days. So, I'd be prepared
to pay the ticket and the court costs, I wouldn't argue a
whole lot...they can make you pay contempt as well! |
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