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Q: Got a speeding ticket for traveling at 36 mph in a school zone- 15mph. Am not sure whether I travelled at 36.

Because it happened between two traffic lights and traffic is moderate. I got a fine for $350, should I plead guilty or not ?

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Q: I lost the summary case for a traffic violation where and cops said my rear lights was out and they wasn't and told him

they wasn't then told me everything was being recorded the day of my preliminary hearing I had a public defender and they was working together, and he knew that I wanted to get the public defender to get the producer video from his car.at the summary the cop said video was erased and that was... View More

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Q: I got a ticket for "improper use of cell phone" in New York City. This ticket is associated with 5 points on license.

I live in Pennsylvania. Do the 5 point carry over to my PA license if I plead guilty?

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Q: Could I still get it dismissed?

I received a ticket back in Dec. of last year and didn't know I even had one because they never actually pulled me over. Apparently the police officer was heading the opposite direction and got my plate and just kept going. I tried fighting it and lost and shortly after the hearing I called... View More

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Q: Will Judge dismiss citation that lack required information?

My traffic citation lacks a time which is my whole defense, the police directive states, "the officer will print all required information" Will the Judge grant my request to dismiss this ticket for the missing information?

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Q: What can an officer do for a 31+mph ticket when they instruct you to plead not guilty and they will “work with you” ?

I was on my motorcycle, am 45 years old and have not had a ticket since I was 18. The officer said the ticket comes with license suspension but because I was respectful and courteous to plead not guilty and he will work with me in court. I asked if I should bring a lawyer and he said I have a... View More

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Q: Ticket without seeing license?

Today driving through my neighborhood I ran a stop sign. The cop coming the other way waved me down with his hand to talk to me. He asked me why I did it, my age, then asked if I wanted to lose my license. At no point was he ever behind me to see my license plate and he never actually asked to see... View More

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Q: I was a passenger in a vehicle where the driver had alcohol without my knowledge.

I was a passenger in a vehicle where unbeknownst to me, the driver had alcohol. We were pulled over. The driver blamed the alcohol on me when he was alone with the cop, but I had just gotten in the car. I am being charged instead of the driver who had the alcohol. What can I do?

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Q: Where does the parking authority receive their authority?

In Philadelphia, where it must be similar to NYC, there is a parking authority. I asked their law department the following question and they could not answer, and I just want to know for my records:

Will you please show me the law that states that people who are not engaged in commerce and... View More

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answered on Sep 12, 2024

The authority of a parking authority, like the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA), typically comes from state legislation or municipal code that grants them power to regulate parking in public spaces. For Philadelphia, this authority originates from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which... View More

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Q: I received a citation for meeting/overtaking a school bus. I can’t work if I lose my license. Can I prevent that?

I was turning left and did not see the bus had her stop sign out. The officer was pulled up beside me berating my grandson through the window to put seat belt on and when green arrow lit up, I turned and he immediately pulled me over

Ellis B. Klein
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answered on Sep 1, 2024

We not guilty and you will get a court date. Get a good attorney to go with you to try to negotiate the ticket to something where you don’t lose your license.

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Q: How do you win a he said she said case
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 26, 2024

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This is an open-ended question - the answer could fill volumes, based on tactics used in court for impeaching witnesses. These could be found under state and federal rules of evidence.

The short answer to...
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Q: Got a speeding ticket 61 in a 45 Is there anyway to get it reduced? Bern twp pa.

Received the ticket in a company CMV

Ellis B. Klein
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answered on May 17, 2024

Absolutely. Get a lawyer to help get the best results. Many judges there will let a lawyer appear for the client so that you would not have to attend

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Q: Traffic Citation under “Obedience to Traffic Control Devices.

I was speeding and going 50 in a 25 I was clocked by a speed trap going 50. On my ticket it states that was my speed and that the Secs. Timed was 1.3200 but where it says Miles times, and Miles followed it is blank. I was given a ticket under Obedience to Traffic Control Devices rather than a... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 1, 2024

Get a local traffic ticket attorney. My opinion is NO, because it is an instantaneous speed reading and not a pacing. "Miles" is for when you are paced by an officer in a car. Thank you for using Justia's Ask a Lawyer, but don't rely on what you are told here, consult a local... View More

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Q: My brother doesn’t have a license and was stopped for driving an unregistered vehicle in pa.

He went to court and paid the ticket. I notified the police and they confirmed it was definitely not me once reviewing the body cam. What happens with my driving record now since it was not me?

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

In Pennsylvania, if your brother was stopped for driving an unregistered vehicle without a license and you were mistakenly associated with the offense, but the mistake has been acknowledged by the police after reviewing body cam footage, any wrongful entries on your driving record should be... View More

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Q: Got pulled over with expired inspection, on the way to get new inspection got a ticket. How can I fight it?

My inspection was out, I was on my way to get it done and the cop pulled me over and ticketed me. Can I fight it since I was on the way to the shop? Within 45 minutes of getting the ticket I had a fresh inspection.

Ellis B. Klein
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answered on Feb 6, 2024

Plead not guilty and either get a lawyer to go to court or go to court yourself. The police office may withdraw the citation if you come to court with proof. Good luck

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Q: is it legal to get a ticket for driving without a license but not a ticket for the reason you were pulled over?
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answered on Jan 30, 2024

In Pennsylvania, it is indeed possible to receive a ticket for driving without a license without being cited for the initial reason for the traffic stop. Law enforcement officers have discretion in issuing citations, and it's not uncommon for them to issue a ticket for a more serious violation... View More

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Q: I am down in Pennsylvania visiting a family from north Carolina and I got pulled over and cop took license

I didn't know it was suspended can they take it still considering I'm licensed in North Carolina

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answered on Jan 8, 2024

If you are pulled over in Pennsylvania and the officer discovers your license is suspended, even if it's from North Carolina, they have the authority to take it. Driving with a suspended license is a violation of law, regardless of the state where the license was issued. The fact that you were... View More

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