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Q: Am I in an unauthorized lane when yielding to traffic on right turn I'm stopped on a corner of an intersection street

Pretty much a cop is claiming I was in an unauthorized lane on an police report

After a car collision

The car was behind on me ,trying to turn right also .

I could turn but I had to yield to traffic coming from the opposite side of the intersection.

This is... Read more »

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Q: Should I worry if a police car with siren/lights is behind me, buzzes at me, I move to another lane, and he takes off?

I'm in a tunnel where you can't pass, near the end. There's a police car behind the car in the left lane and he has his lights on. He's following that car closely. I'm in the right lane, far ahead, slowed down. I hear what appears to be from his car "move to your... Read more »

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Q: Hi, I was given a traffic citation for driving an unregistered vehicle. There are $65 in extra fees. Please help.

highway safety corridor: This box was not checked; It's $45 extra

active work zone: This box was not checked; It's $22 extra

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Q: I was pulled over for having a "dark covering" on my license plate citation mailed 11 days after incident

Was pulled over fir "having a dark cover" on my license plate. Cop said he could barely read it. That was a lie I've been pulled over before and never had a problem and this was daytime. I had my dog in the car who is not fond of strange men so she was barking. I could hear the... Read more »

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Q: Pulled over with no license 2nd time one year put the cop but the iwrong nformation on the tickets

The state trooper gave me 5 citations and each 1 are the same it has my name but I'm not a JR and the wrong ADRESS,,DOB,LICENSE # not me what should I do

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Q: What happens when cops speed?

I followed a state trooper doing 75 in a 55 for miles when all of a sudden he pulled over just to get behind me and light me up. Why is it ok for him to speed but not ok for me to follow him?

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Q: We were pulled over officer came to the passenger door asked for the drivers license registration and insurance we had

Everything but he had no license. They ran my license and then made us step out the car and told us they wanted to search the vehicle because I had a drug charge 3 years ago. Is that legal

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Q: Isn't driving an unregistered vehicle and driving vehicle registration suspended ticket the same thing

I was driving a friend's car they didn't have no insurance and the registration expired I got a ticket for driving an unregistered vehicle and for the registration being suspended isn't that the same charge just worded two different ways

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Q: The officer never tell me to sign nothing i got my driver suspended for a long time

The court suspend my driving privilege because i do not pay the fine i go explain the situation because of the suspention i can not drive to work so i can not pay the fines and keep like this for 7 years so i finaly do not own nothing more becuase i ask them whiy i have more fines if i do not get... Read more »

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 13, 2023

Consult with experienced traffic ticket attorneys. They (or you) may be able to appear before the judge for a reduction and payment plan.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Constitutional Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Was pulled over pulling out of gas station officer performed field sobriety test and I passed. Then asked to search vehi

Was pulled over pulling out of gas station officer performed field sobriety test and I passed. Then asked to search vehicle and I said no then spoke to another officer after he removed his recording device and sat on car. Then told me that he was calling a canine unit out to which I responded that... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 2, 2023

Based on your description, it appears that the officer may have exceeded the lawful limits of his authority during the traffic stop. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures, and law enforcement officers generally need a warrant or... Read more »

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Q: I got pulled over for an expired registration ,on 1/31/23 ,it has been 60+ days late I guess ,again wasn't keeping track

Should I just pleas guilty and pay the 210.50 ?what's my best option for this situation

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 5, 2023

Since you don’t mention anything that is likely to be a defense and the fine is so minimal, I recommend paying the fine and renewing the registration.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Pennsylvania on
Q: I ran a red light, accident happened, i got a ticket for running the red light. can this used against me in trial?

this happened in PA. what can i do for this not to be used against me in case it goes to trial?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 16, 2023

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to traffic ticket attorneys to discuss if you have not already done so. This is posted under the Car Accident category, which deals more with monetary damages in the ensuing civil... Read more »

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Q: Will it be possible to reduce my fine and reduce the points on my driving record?

So I was pulled over a month ago for speeding. Officer had me doing 15 over. I was on the clock for my job in a company vehicle so she just took down my information and said she’d send the citation in the mail. Fast forward to this past Monday and I finally received something in the mail from the... Read more »

Ellis B. Klein
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Ellis B. Klein
answered on Dec 8, 2022

You need to get a lawyer to assist. The notice of suspension was because you did not enter a plea on the ticket. It was likely sent to the address on your license. If you have not already, you should contact the court and plead not guilty and then your license would not be suspended. A lawyer can... Read more »

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Q: Speeding violation bill from rental company for speeding in Philly while on vacation, yet was never pulled over. Legal?

I was never pulled over for speeding, therefore never served anything for any alleged speeding(which I never did, since didn't feel comfortable driving back there to begin with, much less speed). What recourse do I have to fight this charge of$130 for sometime that I didn't do?

Ellis B. Klein
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Ellis B. Klein
answered on Oct 21, 2022

You need to determine if the speeding ticket is in your name or the company's name. Police can mail a ticket but they usually do pull the driver over first. If it is not in your name and it was not you who was the driver then this would be a civil law case and not a traffic law, so you should... Read more »

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Q: In Pennsylvania, I was issued citation for failure to come to complete stop at stop sign. Can I plead not guilty…

I was issued citation for not coming to a complete stop at stop sign. At the time, my vehicle was not inspected. I am making inspection appointment on Monday

Police officer never looked at my inspection. I feel as if I came to a complete stop but was guilty of an expired vehicle... Read more »

Timothy Kraeer
Timothy Kraeer
answered on Jul 25, 2022

You should plead not guilty. Bring proof that you had the vehicle inspected to the hearing, and the officer may withdraw that citation. The officer may also be willing to change the stop sign citation to a section that does not add points to your license. Consider reaching out to a traffic attorney... Read more »

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Q: I have received a citation stating that I fail to stop at a stop sign. Has me as a defendant and a vehicle that I own.

I was in bed asleep at that time of the violation and the vehicle I don’t drive. It’s a spare for the family. No one in my family was ever pulled over on this date and time or any other time. Is this legal?

Timothy Kraeer
Timothy Kraeer
answered on Jul 21, 2022

Certainly sounds like a mistake was made, which happens from time to time. You should plead not guilty, which means a hearing will be scheduled that you will have to appear for. It should be as simple as the officer realizing he/she made a mistake when you see him/her at the hearing. You can also... Read more »

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Q: Can an officer mail me a citation for following too closely without ever positively identifying me?

He pulled up to my driveway as i was closing the garage door and I opened the door after he honked. This is a psp trooper in pa.

Timothy Kraeer
Timothy Kraeer
answered on Jul 21, 2022

No. An officer can mail a citation without ever making contact with a driver if the driver can be ID'd by the trooper, such as if the officer can see the driver and has had prior run ins with him/her. The question in your case is what the trooper is relying on for his identification of you as... Read more »

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Q: Can an officer in pa give you a ticket without pulling you over after they follow you? I’m
Timothy Kraeer
Timothy Kraeer
answered on Jul 20, 2022

Yes. I'm not sure what citation you received, but this happens often with suspended license citations. If the officer can ID the driver and knows from past dealings that the driver's license is suspended, a citation can be issued/mailed without being pulled over. If you have received a... Read more »

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Q: I received a speeding ticket for going 75mph in a 70mph zone. Is this a misdemeanor? Also, should I plead guilty?

The officer told me no points would be added to my license and because it was only 5mph over the limit, my insurance should not be affected. Is that accurate?

Timothy Kraeer
Timothy Kraeer
answered on Jul 18, 2022

It is not a misdemeanor, and not something that would appear on a criminal background check. It's true that no points will be added to your license if you have a Pennsylvania license. If your license is from another state, that may change. The insurance issue is a little more complicated. Your... Read more »

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Q: Can a not guilty plea be entered without me submitting my citation or not guilty plea, before the 10 day period?

I was pulled over on the 10th for an expired tag, I also don't have a license and was charged with driving on a DUI suspension and recieved the citation in the mail with instructions on how to plea and my options. On the Friday the 15th I received the citation in the mail, I wasn't given... Read more »

Timothy Kraeer
Timothy Kraeer
answered on Jul 17, 2022

If you received a citation for driving under suspension, DUI-related, the court will automatically schedule a hearing because there is mandatory prison time associated with that section. You really should consult with an attorney in your area prior to your hearing date.

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