Your current state is Ohio
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
Consult with an attorney after you personally contact the DOS. You will probably need to do most of this yourself, but advice or representation to get paid in full receipts may be needed. There are alot of factors involved, especially completion of all Sentence requirements which you have... View More 
It has put my family in financial despair that is unbelievable since my vehichle was impounded 2 weeks ago. I, my fiance, my 36 y/o daughter, 38 y/o son in law and 10 y/o grandson all have been living in a small bumper pull rv since both our households faced eviction in Mid Nov and had no other... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about your challenging situation. In Oklahoma, there might be provisions for impounded vehicles to be released without fees for individuals who are homeless or indigent. It's important to gather all relevant documentation that demonstrates your current living... View More
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My sister was visiting me from Philly and got a ticket in Bayonne, NJ while driving my car. she was dropping me off at the train station and while heading back to home in bayonne she missed a red light which was not obvious at a corner on avenue C and cop who a guy gave her... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
So this ticket is not for the car not having insurance, but for the driver being unable to display insurance information at the time of the stop. Therefore it is not so clean cut. An attorney can always help make sure you are not being taken advantage of in traffic Court. If their is a way to get... View More
My situation and question; 2 lane road. From right to left. 1/2/3/4. I was in lane 1, merging to turn right. The pedestrian was crossing from the 4th into 3rd lane, I slowed, then deemed it was safe to pull through. After I completed the pass is when I was stopped for failing to yield.
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
Under California Vehicle Code 21950, drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. This means slowing down, stopping if necessary, and taking all care to avoid endangering the... View More
I have the title. I just need someone else to get the car out of there with a valid license and I have that too. They're saying that. I can't get it out with my license even though i'm the car owner c I found out this morning, My license is suspended, but it says on the kentucky.gov... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
The laws and regulations regarding towing and impound retrieval can vary significantly depending on the location and the specific policies of the towing service. In Kentucky, as mentioned on the official state website, a licensed driver is typically allowed to pick up an impounded vehicle on behalf... View More
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This morning I was driving to work and a school bus pulled out in front of me and I quickly switched to the next lane over. The reason I’m concerned is because as soon as the bus pulled out they were slowly moving and I didn’t realize they were about to stop again. I’m not... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
There are two Virginia statutes governing the passing of a school bus. They both discuss a vehicle "approaching" a stopped school bus and require that the school bus actually be stopped when it is passed. The statutes do not appear to apply to the situation you have described; this, as... View More
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This morning I was driving to work and a school bus pulled out in front of me and I quickly switched to the next lane over. The reason I’m concerned is because as soon as the bus pulled out they were slowly moving and I didn’t realize they were about to stop again. I’m not... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2024
Whether you get a ticket will largely depend on 1) if the bus driver noted you, felt you were passing them and reported you, and 2) if the bus had video cameras (the distribution of those cameras is very sporadic). This is a tough one, because the judges take it very seriously in light of the risk... View More
I Was stopped and arrested wasn’t given a reason for being stopped or a citation but was given citations for what happened after the stop by Arcoma Ok. City police officer that hasn’t been cross deputized it was $1850 to get out I paid a thousand and owe the 850. I’m a citizen of Cherokee... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
In situations involving Native American citizens and law enforcement, the legal jurisdiction can be complex, especially on tribal lands or concerning tribal members. Generally, whether a non-cross-deputized officer has authority to arrest a Cherokee Nation citizen depends on where the incident... View More
In the context that I am reading regarding police detainment for a traffic stop. Does that context apply to a commerical vehicle in which someone in a passenger seat or bunk of a commerical vehicle is detained when the basis of the stop wasn't because of an observed violation but merely a... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
In Brendlin v. California, the Supreme Court held that passengers in a vehicle are seized just like drivers during a traffic stop, meaning they are entitled to challenge the legality of the stop. This principle applies regardless of the vehicle's nature, be it personal or commercial. So, if... View More
I was informed that a low level warrant is dismissed (falls from the system) after 7yrs. Is that true?
answered on Mar 20, 2024
Warrants remain active in Texas until they are resolved. Warrants are generally resolved whenever a person is arrested and posts bond for a case.
But it is highly unlikely that a police officer will arrest you solely for such a minor warrant that is so old unless the officer works for the... View More
I cannot find the ticket and I need to get it taken care of because my license is suspended in Texas now where I live.
answered on Mar 20, 2024
Short version is hire a traffic ticket lawyer in the area where the ticket was issued to negotiate a resolution. If you are not sure where the ticket was issued, I suspect if you contact motor vehicles in Texas they can tell you whre in Louisiaina the ticket was issued. If oyu hire a traffic... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
The Code of Virginia (specifically, Title 46.2, which governs most traffic matters) defines "highway", "roadway", and "shoulder" separately. That being said, there are times when traffic rules will apply to vehicles on the shoulder. For instance, Section 46.2-888,... View More
It says booking required on all four citation,should I go to substation and do this before court? The warrants are old,could I pay fines instead of jail time?
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answered on Mar 19, 2024
If your citations indicate that booking is required, it's generally advisable to handle this before your court date. By doing so, you might be able to streamline the process and potentially avoid being taken into custody at your court appearance. Contact your local law enforcement agency or... View More
In Virginia I did go to court for citation just infraction speeding 54 on a 35. I have a super clean record as well, nothing on it was hoping I get a break. Cop did not ask typical questions like where are you going why are you almost going criminal speed. He was super quick on giving me a ticket.... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
If you were present then you should not be found guilty in absentia or be asked to pay the associated in absentia fee ($35 last I checked). Check with the clerk's office for the court in which your case was called to see if there's anything you can do. It's possible that the clerk... View More
I have also a picture with my uber blue sign if needed
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
Georgia law says you can't have blue lights on your vehicle unless you have authorization from the state. There is no "Uber driver" exception. You can go to court and talk to the prosecutor about it, and perhaps they would reduce or dismiss the ticket, but technically it's... View More
Hi! I was towed around 10:30 pm in Los Angeles County, California, for being parked in a private commercial / residential parking lot (spot read 2 hour customer parking, but I was outside of the plaza). I was in the wrong here, but I had a confusing experience releasing my car.
The towers... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
Under California law, particularly Vehicle Code 22658(l)(3), you indeed have the right to request a copy of the written authorization for towing from the property owner or their agent. This authorization should have been obtained by the towing company before they towed your vehicle. The law states... View More
Is it possible for me to receive a ticket without knowing it? I just received a notice of suspension says in the mail and it says I received a citation on 11/22/23, but this is the first that I've heard of it?! I just went back through and checked all of my mail receipts and I have never... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2024
You can look up online to see if your license is suspended in Nebraska:
https://www.nebraska.gov/dmv/reinstatements/client.cgi
If your license does show as suspended and you still don't know why, go to the DMV and ask.
If your license isn't truly suspended, it is... View More
All of my court records have been altered from simple traffic violations to added offenses that now read criminal offenses. As far back as a taillight infraction from 1991 that now says it's a criminal offense. With that same infraction it now states that a conversion was involved. I had never... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the difficult situation you're going through with these wrongful charges and convictions. It sounds extremely frustrating and stressful to have your records altered, be wrongfully convicted of a 2nd DUI, and face major fines and loss of livelihood as a result. A... View More
My car is SEMI TRUCK. commercial vehicle. Driver licenses located VA. Accident location MD HARFORD COUNTY
answered on Mar 10, 2024
You should request a trial and not a waiver hearing and go to court. If the police officer does not appear, you will be acquitted. If the police officer appears, you can have a trial. If you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment which avoids the points. Note that a PBJ counts... View More
Specifically I'm asking in the case of being pulled over, or in the case of an accident due to the truck's maintenance issues, The issues mostly include non functional brake and reverse lights (especially on trailers). I do like my job, and wouldn't have many personal reservations... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I hope you do not experience an accident, but in the event of one, claimants would usually name owners and operators. In terms of equipment, investigators would generally scrutinize maintenance records if they... View More
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