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I have no recollection of it, also, I ALWAYS pay promptly. $250/month has come off my credit card for my auto insurance since 9/2/2017...when I've always paid only $85. I believe this is a ticket error or traffic ticket fraud. Please advise! Thx.
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answered on Oct 14, 2019
You have not investigated this speeding ticket. Hire a competent attorney to check into it. But if SC does not send a release to TN Dept of Safety, you will probably have to pay it in full. Otherwise you will have to go hire a SC attorney, file a suit, and probably get a case of home cooking.
Going 74 in a 55, just over the border into TN where the limit changes from 70 (I believe) to 55. The officer said to just go to the website and pay, but there’s no amount listed on the ticket. The box saying I can pay via mail or online is checked, so I am not required to go to court. Do I need... View More 
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answered on Oct 11, 2019
When you pay that Speeding Citation, you will no longer have a perfect MVR. Call the General Sessions Court for the County you were apprehended in. They will gladly tell you how much the Ticket is and how to pay them. That is an admission of Guilt. You may wish to hire a competent attorney... View More
reinstated but I am having trouble finding out anything about the TN ticket HELP!!!
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answered on Oct 9, 2019
Call the General Sessions Court Clerk in the County you were stopped in. If they know nothing about it, then again try the Department of Safety, Financial Responsibility Section. By then if you cannot find what Citation has to be paid in full, hire a competent attorney to run it down.
I just need to know how long it will take for the ticket to show up on my DMV or MVR record after I've paid the fee. This was also a out of state ticket I live in Georgia.
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answered on Oct 4, 2019
Whatever State that you got the Ticket in will have its laws control. That State may or may not have reciprocity with Georgia. If the Red Light was in Tennessee, then it would never go against a TN DL record. But it may in Georgia. I suggest you contact a competent GA attorney. TN might also... View More
I was in Brinkley Arkansas
answered on Oct 4, 2019
The ticket you were given should contain the information about what is required of you. Most of the time, you simply pay the fine and all that happens is the ticket is also on your driving record. If you have enough traffic incidents, the state where you are licensed could suspend your drivers... View More
I am unfamiliar with the traffic laws of TN and have never been to court before. It was for running a stop sign. I am not being sued and neither car was totaled. Please let me know if it is required to have a lawyer. If not, why would I need to get one if it is not required for me to have one... View More
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answered on Sep 30, 2019
Being liable for tort damages is one thing. But the amount of damages is another. If you were sued then hire a competent attorney to represent you, to at least lessen the amount of damages. That judgment might follow you to Georgia.
answered on Sep 30, 2019
I am unaware of any specific TN or Federal law that restricts TN law enforcement from using unmarked police cars.
Received what appears to be a parking citation via mail. Neither I, nor my vehicle were anywhere near that city, 3 hours away from me, on the day that the ticket was issued. This appears to have been issued based solely on my license plate number. I called the court office and they said that the... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2019
Parking Tickets are not Moving Violations of the Rules of the Road. Usually City/County Ordinance or Code violations. That is non-criminal. You can go to Court and contest, or forget about it. It will not generate points but might affect your credit score. I fail to see how this could affect... View More
The zone they got her in school let out an hour after the time on her ticket.
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answered on Sep 17, 2019
The Daughter might hire an attorney, or might represent herself. She needs to be very polite, and try to explain what happened to the Prosecutor or Judge. But it is very likely she will be found guilty, and the Appeal is De Novo to Circuit, that is not cheap or easy. The Officer will certainly... View More
He has some back in 1999. And he is on a payment plan that he can barely pay
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answered on Sep 4, 2019
Once the Citation becomes a Conviction, it is there forever. And if the Department of Safety says you have to pay it, then that is what you have to do for reinstatement. DOS issues the Licenses. You are confused with the Motor Vehicle Record which goes back 1 year for points against your... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2019
The Fine is probably only $ 30. The Court Costs are alot more. As far as
I know there are no Misdemeanors that cost the Defendant less than
$ 150 in the State of Tennessee. You can ask the Clerk for an itemized list, but it will not do you any good.
answered on Sep 3, 2019
Interest, late fees, research fees to find you, interest, late fees, postage and handling, service charges, taxes, then whatever they can think of. There is always a way to resolve these extra fees, it's just going to cost you some time and energy. You need to figure how much time you're... View More
I got in speedwell tn state trooper i had sezure about year ago that's why there suspended
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answered on Aug 30, 2019
You need to find out from the Department of Safety what you need to reinstate the license. Then spend the money and time to do it fast. Campbell/Claiborne Judges and DA's should give you a continuance if you honestly try to get a TN DL, Insurance and a Bumper. If there was a wreck, then it... View More
I was in an accident in Florida and cop ticketed me for improper lane change even though the lady was behind me and seen my turn signal and got over before me and sped up so I hit her on before her drivers door with my back passinger door. Cop didnt even look at my damage of my vehicle ect... But... View More
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answered on Aug 23, 2019
You need to call the Court Clerk where your Citation has been issued from. They should be able to tell you what you have to do to have the Citation dismissed. The Traffic School usually issues Certificates of Completion that can be used anywhere. But call that Clerk.
My husband has tickets showing up on his license that are anywhere from 6 to 10 years old. And a majority of them arent moving violations, but his defense is suspended and remains on hold due to the tickets.
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answered on Aug 21, 2019
I recommend hiring a competent attorney in the County where most of the Citations were issued. He may be able to Move the Sessions Judge to dismiss some of them or at least execute some of the costs. Then get paid in full receipts on each offense, or certified copies of the dismissals, and take... View More
The law should be for everyone
This occurred in Shelby County, TN. I was insured at the time the ticket was written. Can I show proof now and not have to go to Court Date? If so, how? Also, is there a fine if you actually had insurance on date of citation?
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answered on Aug 16, 2019
You could hire an attorney who might work it out with the Prosecutor prior to Court. But from your on line location, I would go to Court with both an Insurance Card and the Declaration Sheet, along with some cash. The Judge should dismiss it, but he may not as apparently you did not make the... View More
In Tennessee for speeding or other
Does it matter if the two cities are in the same county or not?
answered on Aug 12, 2019
Need more facts specific to the stop. But in short, they could stop you across a city/county line for an infraction they witnessed in their jurisdiction. They may also be able to stop you in another jurisdiction - but when that happens usually they call in a local police officer to write the ticket... View More
I already paid cpl payments on the tickets but cant afford to pay them off and get reinstated before I go back to court. The DA said if I didnt have them when i come back then i will have to make a plea. What exactly does that mean? I am on a fixed income and a single parent of two school aged... View More
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answered on Aug 12, 2019
Hire a competent attorney now. Ask the Department of Safety for a list of the problems which has suspended your License. Whether you like it or not, it will cost money and you cannot afford to get arrested all the time driving. Your personal situation is irrelevant.
answered on Jul 31, 2019
An attorney would need a lot more facts - but generally one isn't strip searched for running a red light and having a suspended license. Consult local counsel to review the facts of the matter to determine what, if any, options you may have.
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