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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: My license was suspended for a traffic violation that was given in 2006. 11 years later. I didn't even remember gettin.

Is there a statue of limitations on this. Is there anything I can do? I wasn't living in MS in 2006. I was already in GA.

William C. Head
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answered on Aug 7, 2017

You may win the traffic case, but are facing a failure to appear for court. Contact a MS lawyer to get that case resolved, and then try to get your license reinstated. This also may require an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: I hit an unattended vehicle in a parking lot I left a note with my name but put the wrong number on note and was cited .

Was cited for leaving Sean of accident what should I except in court this happened in Richland ms

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 6, 2017

Contact an attorney who handles cases in that courthouse. You don't want to represent yourself. Maybe they can get you a deal where you plead to a different offense that doesn't have a heavy penalty.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Mississippi on
Q: Could someone in a lengthy yet easy to understand way explain paragraph 2 63-3-1007
Baskin Lowber Jones
Baskin Lowber Jones
answered on Oct 4, 2017

(2) When operating a bicycle upon a roadway, a bicyclist must exercise due care when passing or overtaking a vehicle that is standing or proceeding in the same direction.

Bicyclists are now considered like another car on the roadway under the new bike legislation in Mississippi. A bicyclist...
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Q: Can you use the sholder to decelerate to make a right turn in mississippi?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 24, 2017

If you mean can you pass on the right? Can you use it as a travel lane (indicated from to make a right turn?) No.

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Q: Is it legal to have green headlights
Brian Lehman
Brian Lehman
answered on Jan 23, 2017

No, at least if you turn them on when moving. "Any lamps illuminated when the vehicle is in motion, other than those expressly required or permitted by the provisions of this chapter, shall, if visible from the front, display a white or amber light; if visible from either side, display an... View More

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Q: I received a warning in the mail about my driving violations. When I turn 21 will the points clear from my record?

I plan to drive more careful but I am curious on how long I need to go without getting a ticket for the points to clear. Resulting in me keeping my licenses.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Oct 24, 2015

Does the warning you received mention points? Usually points are not imposed on a mere warning.

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Q: Is a Traffic Ticket Invalid if the officer doesn't sign it?
Bradley M. Glaze
Bradley M. Glaze
answered on Apr 22, 2011

Subsection c of Mississippi Code 63-9-21. Uniform Traffic Ticket Law reads as follows: "Every traffic ticket shall show, among other necessary information, the name of the issuing officer, the name of the court in which the cause is to be heard, and the date and time such person is to appear... View More

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