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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for North Carolina on
Q: I got a ticket in the mail from electronic monitoring in an alleged work zone in VA.

The ticket seems very strange because it is postmarked Baltimore for a Suffolk VA infraction. It says I was going 54 in a 35. I don’t even remember driving through a work zone and was trying to be very careful.

The ticket tells me to pay $100 and it won’t affect my record or insurance.... View More

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Q: Is it legal, for a driver continuing one way, to cross opposite lanes, and park in street parking on other side of road?

Lets say there is street parking next to the Westbound lane on a two lane road on a business strip. The car driving in the Eastbound lane does not see parking on his side, and decides to stop, turn on his blinker, wait for traffic to be clear, and park in the Westbound lane's parking spots,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: What can I do about a police officer that refused to tow my car to a towing company of my choice?

He told me he could only call one company which made no sense to me. It was a traffic stop I got traffic tickets now im unable to go recover my belongings out of it because I can't get a ride to where it's at and I jut want to know if I have any legal options I can take in regards to this matter

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answered on May 1, 2024

When dealing with a situation where a police officer has refused to tow your car to a company of your choice, it's important to first understand the protocols that law enforcement may follow in such scenarios. Officers often have a list of approved or contracted towing services that they are... View More

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Q: My car was recently towed on Duke campus I am being told I won't be able to get my car from the impound lot for 7 days.

Is this legal and can I not get my car before the 7 days? I'd like to sue or take action because I don't think it's fair.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: I got a fix it ticket for tint from California highway patrol. Can I pay the bail amount without correcting the tint?
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answered on Apr 19, 2024

In California, if you receive a "fix-it" ticket for vehicle violations, including illegal window tint, you typically have two options:

1. Fix the issue (in this case, remove the illegal tint) and provide proof of correction to the court within the specified time frame. This...
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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for West Virginia on
Q: 5 years ago I received two minor traffic related tickets but missed court because of serious illness which resulted in

Me losing my home, car and job which also forced me to move out of state to live with a friend because I couldn’t properly take care of myself at the time. By now of course my license is suspended so what do I do, due to health issues and my current job I don’t make very much money.

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Q: Is there a way to lower the fine and/or points after getting a speeding citation with also having gotten in a car crash?

I'm under 21 and have gotten in a car crash before which was my fault and I'm pretty sure was for Negligent Collision. I just got a speeding ticket that was between 1-10 over.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: I'm trying to redocket a speeding ticket from 6 months ago and have another one due next week. Could get locked up?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2024

Depends on whether there is already a warrant on the ticket you’re trying to redocket.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: How do I go about getting a traffic misdemeanor dimissed after a guilty plea due to it affecting my career.

How do I go about getting a traffic misdemeanor dimissed after a guilty plea due to it affecting my career as a lyft. I made a guilty plea a year ago and now the case is redocked

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2024

You will have to petition the court in which you pled to set it aside and dm it.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: I got pulled over for violation of vehicle registration and I have a mandatory court date. What should I do?

Im 19 and I'm just a little confused. I cant find any information online. What documents do I need to bring?

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answered on Apr 18, 2024

Current Registration of the vehicle is needed in Court. Also bring your TNDL and Insurance. If you were not currently registered, but are now, you might get it dismissed on costs.

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Mexico on
Q: I got a traffic citation for some improper equipment citations, I pleaded not guilty in the arraignment, can I fight it?

Improper Display of Registration (My license plate was falling off so I temporarily put it in my back window. I bought new fittings and hung it back up as soon as I was free to go),

No signature on Registration(I forgot but signed it right away),

No current address on... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Oklahoma on
Q: If a not at fault driver leaves the scene without providing info, can they be charged with a crime?

My mother was responsible for a minor fender bender in a parking lot. There was minor damage (2-3 small scuffs & a chip in the paint) to the other vehicle. She gave her info to the other driver (OD)as required; but when she asked for the OD's name & info; OD was hostile & refused... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: If a police offer cites me on a ticket for a street which he did not pull me over on, is the ticket valid?

I am a delivery driver so i was parked on a street in my town and i realized the cop behind me. I thought it was him just doing routine patrolling but now I understand he was probably looking me up. I entered my car again and went back on two separate highways briefly to drive back to my job, and... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Apr 17, 2024

Yes the ticket is legal you may be able to fight it but it would probably be considered a clerical error at best. Get yourself a good lawyer most of us offer free in office consultations and we should be able to help you get the result you want. Just make sure you get a good lawyer.

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Q: How long are you allowed to use hand turn signals in Georgia?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024

OCGA 40-6-124(a) says you can use hand and arm signals or signal lights. However, if you are on a highway, larger vehicles as described must use lights. Specifically, OCGA 40-6-124(b) requires them

"when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Maryland on
Q: Mva said I can't renew my license without REAL ID. To me MD 16-122 says something different. Can you please clarify?

I have spoken with different people at MVA and no one can can give me a straight answer. I have told them repeatedly that 16-122 (ii) that states I am eligible for a Federally Non-Compliant drivers license. A contact told me RUDELY to look at case law Motor Vehicle Administration v. Geppert. That... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems there is some confusion and inconsistency in how the Maryland Vehicle Administration (MVA) is interpreting and applying the Real ID Act and relevant Maryland statutes. Let me try to clarify a few key points:

1. The federal REAL ID Act...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: police officer throws on his lights on A street but later stops you, you're on B street making B the arrest location

If the officer writes offense location as A but then writes B location as being the same as A location. Is this falsified misrepresentation?

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Will I still get a ticket or fine for parking in a parking garage that was pay by QR code only, but couldn't pull it up?

We parked in a parking ramp / garage in Detroit and it had no punch ticket, just a sign that said scan the QR code, sign in and pay. There was no phone # or website, just QR code. Our phones couldn't scan it (Androids). We looked around for a kiosk or any other way to pay, or any other info,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets on
Q: Mi pregunta es si puedo alegar por la infracción que me dieron?

Me dieron una infracción por usar el carril de via rápida pero solo lo hice por rebasar a otro auto.

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