Q: Window tint ticket in Ohio. Proof of insurance shown, but not marked on ticket. I have questions.
Received window tint ticket in OH. As the officer was handing me my ID and the ticket, he asked for proof of insurance (POI), which I showed him, but he had already marked that I did NOT provide POI on my ticket. When I showed him proof, he marked on my ticket (the carbon copy) that I showed insurance, but apparently not on his version of the ticket, as the court docket says I did NOT show POI. He told me I HAD to show up to court if I didn't provide POI, but I was ok, since I did. I'm planning on going to court to provide POI, but I feel as if the officer was wrong for not marking his copy. Can I do anything about that?
Also, I have the tint removed and have a receipt. Can I contest the ticket? Would I plead no contest or not guilty? What's the likelihood of them dismissing the case? Any input would be valued greatly.
A:
The main concern is the proof of insurance. You need to show up for Court in order to demonstrate proof of insurance.
I do not believe there is anything you can do about not marking proof of insurance on the ticket.
Removing the window tint may be helpful, but it is not a defense. It actually demonstrates that you had tinted windows prior to the date of the ticket.
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