Q: Speeding ticket summary appeal trial in PA for ticket with no posted speed limit sign?
I received a speeding ticket in PA for doing 67 in a 45 despite there being no posted speed limit sign (besides an advisory speed limit sign of 45mph around a bend). Two days before my hearing, a sign magically appeared in the area of the ticket. The officer told the judge that there has always been a sign there despite me having evidence of the new sign just being erected. The judge didn't care and found me guilty. I have a summary appeal trial next week to attempt to resolve this. What should I expect?
A:
See if they won't knock the amount down. Go to the township see if there were work orders or payments to erect a sign AFTER your ticket. Not sure what you mean by "advisory"--that's a limit.
Note also all roads have a limit. What's the limit on the road before the sign you agree is there? It may be 5 miles back but your argument would be that's the limit if it's in your favor.
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