Q: I had 30days to respond to ticket but today is Sunday and the 30th day. Should i just pay ticket or wait til mon to cal
What happens if you go beyond the 30 days? Does it matter if its a Sunday? I would Iike to contest my ticket for a continuance of dismissal, but I’m not from the area where i got the ticket. I was going 20 over the speed limit, but the ticket was only issued for 10 over, so is it wise to just accept the ticket as the officer dropped the charges on the ticket?
A: A lawyer can help you contest the ticket without you having to appear in court. Contact one.
A: Don’t just pay the ticket if you want to contest it. Get an attorney. You won’t necessarily have to appear in court.
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A: I view the 30 day time limit is soft deadline. They're letting you know the court will wait at least that long before considering the matter a conviction by default. Typically courts will wait at least 45 days before doing that. But a defendant can file a motion to reopen a ticket with a default (no appearance) conviction for at least months after. Bottom line: A day late is unlikely to be an issue.
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