answered on Jul 22, 2020
Probably. But you should really ask your question in Justia > Ask a Lawyer > Georgia.
I purchased a new car on a Sunday (when the DMV is not open). I drove it home and got pulled over for not having the car registered in my name. I showed the officers the title with my name and signature and they still ticketed me. I had called The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor... View More 
answered on Jul 13, 2020
I suspect that technically the officer who ticketed you was correct. But if you can prove what the department told you, it may be possible to get the ticket dismissed. Can you get something in writing from whoever you talked to?
I cosigned for my daughter's car, so both of our names are on the title and registration. She was stopped for speeding, got a ticket, didn't have her driver's license with her, tried to give the deputy her driver's license number, but he didn't take the info. He just wrote... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2020
You and your daughter need to attend the hearing, you as the defendant and your daughter as your witness. In most places, the officer who issued the ticket will attend and a subpoena is not necessary. If the deputy fails to attend you or your attorney should ask that the case be dismissed. Be... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2020
Whatever your question is, you need to ask it in the Puerto Rican section of Justia.
said 45 and were not covered as I believe they were supposed to be. Should I just pay the ticket or go to court?
answered on Jun 17, 2020
So you ignoring the signs that said the speed limit was 45 mph, you were traveling at 55 mph. Go to court and see if they will agree to a ticket for 55 in a 45.
I was turning left driving behind a friend and mid turn I was hit by an oncoming car. They claimed they had a yellow light and in the confusion I stated I wasn't sure if the light was a green arrow, or green. I was issued a failure to yield but I believe I had the right of way and my friend... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2020
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. You could contact a traffic ticket defense attorney; many offer free initial consults. The case appears to present challenges, in terms of making a left turn, the reliability of your friend's testimony (as it... View More
I was issued a speeding ticket in my neighborhood yesterday. The officer was standing in the middle of the road and looked at my vehicle as I was approaching. I slowed down because there was a person in the road, he quickly starts pointing to the side telling me to pull over and tells me I was... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2020
Of course you have a good argument, in my opinion. But asking about radar calibration would be irrelevant.
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answered on May 26, 2020
I think you just did, though it's unfortunate that someone did this to you and now YOU have to pay for it. Do you have any idea who stole your identity? I assume you reported it to the police. The case would have to be set for a Motion to Quash Warrant on a video remote calendar.
The... View More
Failure to appear is for tickets I did not know I had and I live in a different county and have no knowledge of the citations at all.
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answered on May 26, 2020
It's always best to have an attorney assist you. Depending on the case, you may be able to get the warrant quashed without surrendering. Your lawyer can assist you with digging up the out-of-county citations and help take care of them for you.
Officer was asking for registration and driver took considerable amount of time, the officer said he'd be back, then came back, didn't ask for it again but the driver had found it and when the officer came back he said they had found the info on the computer. Later on, he went back to his... View More
answered on May 20, 2020
If your vehicle was registered at the time, ask for a court date. If the officer doesn't show, the ticket will be dismissed. If he shows, you can argue that you had the registration available and explain what you stated above to the magistrate. Bring the vehicle registration with you to the hearing.
answered on May 19, 2020
I hope you mean "traffic tickets". If you haven't paid them, yes, in theory you might be arrested, but the more likely outcome is that you would be denied a Florida driver license. As far as a Florida ID is concerned, I suppose you can get one of those.
On top of that the tag on the ticket has been retired for almost 2 weeks. What can I do ?
answered on May 7, 2020
Contact the police department that issued the ticket.
I got two tickets for speeding in a school zone and driving without a license. I’m getting my permit next week. The police officer gave me a court date, can I go to court alone In Broward county or at least bring my friend whose 18 without letting my parents know?
answered on Mar 4, 2020
Yes, but it's always better to have a lawyer handle it so you don't even have to appear in court.
Birth certificate for three months now. Even though I've been licensed in FL for 36 yrs because of new laws implemented I have to provide my birth certificate, ss card, etc. I only realized that my license had expired two weeks after the fact when it was brought to my attention by a security... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
Did you have an attorney? Did you plea "no contest"? Typically, you have 30 days to appeal. If you are within 30 days of your sentencing, you should consult with an appellate attorney. Good luck!
On our way back to Florida on 75 I was pulled over in sycamore county for tinted windows and given a ticket. The car was bought new at Toyota and came with tint from the dealer and is in compliance with Florida law but I guess not Georgia law. My tint is 30 on the front 2 and 15 on the back 3. Is... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2020
I am not authorized to practice law in Georgia. However, the statute in Georgia is, as follows:
Georgia's O.C.G.A. § 40-8-73.1 regulates vehicle window tinting. Under this statute, you cannot legally tint the front windshield at all, and you cannot reduce light transmission through... View More
I went to court the judge gave me a certain amount of days to get my license they said when I reappear back in court and I have my license they are going to dismiss the ticket what if I didn’t pass the driving test or exam and didn’t get my license What will happen when I go back to court will... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2020
If the officer was extremely nice and chose to charge you with a failure to display, then it is a civil infraction. Therefore, no jail involved. It sounds like you were charged with a second degree misdemeanor driving without a valid DL. If that is the case, you face up to maximum 60 days in jail.... View More
No cars where infront of me but he gave me the ticket cause my lisence is suspended. So i got 2 tickets. The following to closely dont have description. Can i win the case in court and everything can drop?
answered on Jan 26, 2020
You were driving your car "in the corner of [your] house"? You probably aren't going to be able to beat the suspended license charge.
I got pulled over last night for splitting lanes on a motorcycle and I got 2 tickets for the same law but it was a different subsection of the law is that the same as breaking 2 laws?
answered on Jan 18, 2020
One would have to know which statutory section it is, but in general, yes; violating two subsections is generally two violations.
I got a traffic citation on careless driving and the citation has not been filed with the clerk. I decided to get a lawyer to pay for the ticket online but he can't pay it since it hasn't been filed yet. The due date for the payment is on the 19th. The ticket also says that an appearance... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2020
What does your lawyer say? If I were your lawyer, I'd contact the ticketing agency (police department or sheriff's office) and ask them.
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