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Back in Dec. of last year, I supposedly got a ticket for suspended registration. Thing is, I never got pulled over by said cop and never recieved the citation in the mail. I pleaded not guilty but ended up being found guilty. Is there anything I can do to not have my license suspended?
I was cited for speeding in a Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV. The officer listed my vehicle as a Mazda CX-3 Station Wagon. Is this discrepancy considered a fatal error and grounds for dismissal in Pennsylvania?
Ticket says I was going 36 in 25. Timing device says other and speed detection type says tracker.My miles timed was.0190
It was dated 6/27/2024.
Received the ticket in a company CMV
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
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 
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
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
The DMV said I can’t sign my driver’s license or State ID with “All Rights Reserved” or “Without Prejudice”. Same for the the gun permit unit for my LTCF. Yet, in order to exercise my 2nd Amendment rights, I am being told I need to present a state ID, so I am under duress to sign in the... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
The requirement to sign your driver's license, state ID, or LTCF without adding "All Rights Reserved" or "Without Prejudice" is typically due to standard procedures set by government agencies. While you may feel it infringes upon your rights, these agencies operate within... View More
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.
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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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
I appeared for a traffic violation. I told the Judge that I didn’t understand the criminal charge and asked under what jurisdiction the Court was operating in. When I heard “statutory jurisdiction”, I asked where that is located in the Constitution since the Constitution only mentions Common... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
There is no specific mention of "statutory jurisdiction" in the U.S. Constitution. However, the concept of statutory jurisdiction falls under Congress' authority to establish federal courts and prescribe their jurisdiction under Article III, Section 1 and Article I, Section 8 of the... View More
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
The citation says that inpedt the scene of an accident. Is this even legal first of all? 5 months later? 2nd, I can 100% prove it wasn't me. I can't afford the $450 fine and it's been a month already. I'm afraid my license will be suspended when I didn't to this. There is... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2024
If the incident occurred on 7/24/23 and the citation was not filed until 11/29/23, you *may* have a statutory defense. 42 Pa.C.S. 5553(a) requires summary offenses under the vehicle code (Title 75) to be filed within thirty days of the offense. However, there are two exceptions which may be... View More
I got a ticket from February and forgot to pay it and it got to the point where I couldn’t pay it online and received a warrant for my arrest. It’s now December and I haven’t been arrested for it and haven’t gone to court.
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Please give me call at (215) 867-2393 and I would be happy to discuss your situation.
I was avoiding a reckless driver trying to get in a lane I merged out of. I had to go around to avoid accident. The officer was clearly 5 cars ahead must of thought I was trying to merge but I already did. Pulled me over as I passed by I have Cdl what should I do. Wrongly accused
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
If you were pulled over and feel you were wrongly accused of a traffic violation, especially as a CDL holder, it's important to handle the situation carefully, as traffic violations can have a significant impact on your professional driving record.
First, make sure to document all the... View More
All the law on nonresident tint in pa
answered on Jul 13, 2023
See attached: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/dvspubsforms/BMV/BMV%20Fact%20Sheets/fs-sun.pdf
It is irrelevant that you are visiting. This is what is required for the vehicle to be operated on Pennsylvania roads. Some municipal... View More
I witnessed an intoxicated person driving last night who ended up causing property damage. Officer found this person at their residence and only issued a citation. Why didn’t the officer arrest this person? I was an eye witness to the whole incident and there was property damage. Those two things... View More
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
It's possible that the officer did not have sufficient evidence to establish intoxication at the time of the encounter, or they may have chosen to issue a citation instead of making an arrest based on their discretion and department policies. Keep in mind that law enforcement decisions can... View More
So my sister and mom were in the hospital and I was in a distressed state and I own a manual 2003 mustang. I drove it for a little bit and couldn't focus and pulled over and had my friend drive and that's when my friend got pulled over by the cops.
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answered on Jul 5, 2023
I understand that you were in a distressed state due to your sister and mom being in the hospital, and I sympathize with the challenging situation you were facing. However, driving with a suspended license is a serious offense and can result in penalties such as fines, license suspension extension,... View More
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