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Q: Is an unmanned camera citation with non-payment disclaimer legal?

I received a traffic citation in Chattanooga, captured by an unmanned camera, which states that "non-payment of the citation cannot adversely affect your credit score or report, driver's license, and/or automobile insurance rates." The citation was sent to my home address. Is this a... View More

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answered on Mar 23, 2025

It is not a criminal rule of road violation. It is civil and you can be sued on it.

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Q: Could a ticket for selling beer to a minor affect my OPT application as an F1 student?

I am an F1 visa student in the USA and I recently applied for OPT. I received a ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor at a gas station while helping my sister who was unwell. The buyer was 20, and the ID card scanner did not signal any issue. I have a court date in one month, and I have not... View More

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answered on Mar 21, 2025

This situation with the ticket for allegedly selling beer to a minor could potentially impact your OPT application, though the extent depends on several factors including how the case resolves. Immigration officials reviewing OPT applications do consider legal issues, but a single ticket that... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Will a first-time offender in Tennessee serve jail time for vandalism over $2,000 and probation violation?

If someone in Tennessee, who is a first-time offender aged 48, is arrested for vandalism involving damages over $2,000, violating probation (details unknown), and driving fast to avoid a police stop, would they likely serve jail time?

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answered on Mar 11, 2025

If you are a first time offender, you may want to discuss diversion with your criminal lawyer.

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2 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law, Child Support and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: Is driver's license suspension for unpaid child support legal in Tennessee?

I am facing a situation in Tennessee where my driver's license has been suspended due to unpaid child support. Despite my financial hardship and lack of legal representation, the child support organization refuses to reinstate my driving privileges. I believe this action infringes on my rights... View More

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answered on Mar 10, 2025

TNDL suspension is a statutory sanction for non payment of CS. Driving is not a right but a privilege. If you have a job and owe alot of CS, you might talk to a CH 13 Bankruptcy attorney. I have seen this cure the problem in 5 years while the the DL is conditionally reinstated.

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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Tennessee on
Q: How can I contest traffic citations in my home county totaling $9,050?

I recently received a letter from i3 vertical stating that I owe $9,050 for 25 traffic citations in my home county, despite having no stops or tickets elsewhere while driving over 100,000 miles for work in the past two years. I've attended court for these charges and accepted a fluctuating... View More

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Q: How to contest points on license after an accident in Tennessee?

I was involved in a car accident where I believe I was not at fault, as I had the right of way going straight while the other driver was turning left. I received a citation for failure to maintain a safe lookout. I was told that paying the court fees would result in a not guilty judgment, but three... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2025

You will need an attorney to try the Citation at Court. If guilty you get those points and maybe more. If not guilty, no points. If you try it, an Appeal is possible. DOS administrative hearing will probably not help.

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Q: Driver's license unlawfully suspended; no communication from DMV

I believe my driver's license was unlawfully suspended. I was not given any explanation or communication from the DMV regarding the suspension. I have no recent traffic violations or tickets, and this has affected my ability to apply for a job in another state.

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answered on Feb 15, 2025

DOS (not dmv) issues TNDLs. So you have to make them happy. Contact DOS and try to get a list of things you need to fix/pay to get reinstated. A DOS Hearing would probably do you no good, and take too long. You might need a TN attorney to assist you, but most of it you do yourself. Get... View More

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Q: How much parking ticket in millington tennessee
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answered on Feb 6, 2025

call the Court Clerk and ask

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Q: Does a city police have the authority to set up a speed trap outside of the city limits of his jurisdiction?
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answered on Feb 1, 2025

Alot of city LEO's are also sworn for the County also. And there are alot of County Ordinances giving almost all LEOs jurisdiction in the County. Your lawyer needs to do his research.

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Q: How can I obtain a indigent affidavit to waive my tickets that are old in other counties. Due to loss of income.

I'm on child support. My tickets are a few years old . I recently just got released from prison. I'm a felon. And I'm mentally ill.

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answered on Jan 7, 2025

Some Courts will allow you to get rid of some fines and costs as indigent. But you will have to ask each individual Judge or their clerk to apply as indigent. All Courts will require some payments if not all. Driving is not a right. Hire a TN attorney to help but most of it is you finding... View More

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Q: If I’m a passenger in the car and the driver is licensed do I have to show identification
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answered on Jan 7, 2025

No, but LEOs will be very upset if you do not cooperate. They may remove you and search you, possibly find some suspected crime.

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Q: My license is revoked in Jackson, TN. I owe about 6,000 to get my drivers license. Is there a way to set up another

Set up another payment arrangement

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answered on Nov 8, 2024

Sometimes you can set up a payment arrangement with the people you owe and get a Conditional Release you submit to to the DOS for reinstatement. You need a good TN attorney. The Court might put down an order. It is complicated and expensive. I doubt a DOS Administrative Hearing will help.

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Q: Can the cops just let you drive off with suspended license?
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answered on Nov 7, 2024

LEOs should not do that, but it does happen.

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Q: Does TN allow speeding while overtaking on 2 lane highways? I got stopped for 74, while passing, in a 55.

I had literally just moved back over to the right lane and was resetting my cruise control at 60 when the cop got me on radar. I explained to him that I was passing and he didn't care. He then threatened me with arrest if I did not sign "his" copy of the ticket. I signed the... View More

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answered on Nov 4, 2024

No speeding is not okay ... Summons is instead of arrest. Hire a TN attorney to represent you on the Citation.

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Q: Do you legally have to stop at a checkpoint in TN?

Can you legally turn around or not stop?

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answered on Oct 22, 2024

Checkpoints are situated where turnarounds or turnoffs are not located. Therefore the checkpoint signs are traffic control devices, the disobeyance of the same constitutes a rule of the road violation itself. Expect to be cited or arrested for violating them.

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Q: I got a speeding ticket in Stewart co but was not asked to sign the ticket and does not have my signature can I dispute?
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answered on Oct 18, 2024

No, that is only an acknowledgement of the Citation (instead of being arrested). Go to Court and act respectfully. Possibly hire an attorney to represent you in Dover.

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Q: if you can get your drivers license in tennessee can you set up payment plains if still owe court cost
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answered on Oct 7, 2024

You might talk the Court Clerk into a conditional release upon payment, which will require approval of the DOS. They do not have to. Easier to pay in full and get the TNDL.

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Q: A cop has my phone from a stop when he search me and took it, it's been two days and is till can not get it back.

I had been stopped about a prior warrant I already served time over, while being stopped and searched the officer took my phone and personal belongings and sat them in his car while waiting on NCIC to come back clean and when it did he left and never returned my property. It's been two days... View More

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answered on Oct 2, 2024

You can call the LEO and ask for your property back. Or call the chief or sheriff and complain. Ultimately you would have to sue the LEO and the County for conversion, which is not worth it. You might get a phone.

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Q: Do you have to pay parking tickets issued by a public university? What can they do if you don’t?

I’ve received a few parking tickets from the University of Tennessee. I was wondering what would happen if I don’t pay them and if there are any repercussions to not doing so.

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

Parking Tickets are rarely moving violations, so do not go on your MVR. You can be sued for the money, and if the same Court that hears your Parking Tickets also has a Rule of the Road Violation before it, you will have to pay the Parking Citations prior to dealing with the other Offenses cited.

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Q: How do I go about getting license back from 2 unpaid traffic violations from year 2000 in tn
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answered on Sep 25, 2024

Call DOS... Better yet, go ask them in person. The Rule of the Road Violations will need paid in full receipts.

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