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Q: I was pulled over and the cop told me I would not be getting a ticket. Can I still get a ticket in the mail?

I was told he would have given me a ticket but he had to be at court. Also, can I check for tickets online since my license does not have my updated address on it.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 19, 2019

No. If he didn’t give you a ticket at the scene, you will not be getting a ticket.

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Q: i got pulled over for going 10 mph over the speed limit on I-75. how much will my ticket and court cost be?

i was 17, but turned 18 before my court date.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 5, 2019

Probably $20 fine plus court costs of $135 to $175.

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Q: What penalties am I looking at, best and worse case scenario, and what can I do to lessen my chance of jail time?

I live and work in KY but never got a new ID after I moved back here from Texas. I got pulled over for running a red light, I didn’t have time to stop, and I’ve never had a drivers license. My wife had a serious migraine at work and I ran home for her medication. Told the officers I didn’t... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 2, 2019

Get your permit, registration and six months insurance. Hire a lawyer if you can. It is highly unlikely that you will receive anything other that fines and court costs.

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Q: I got a ticket for expired tags what do i need to do? Can i show proof and not have to show up to court?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 29, 2019

Depends what county you’re in but probably. Check with the clerks office and they’ll tell you for sure.

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Q: Can I have led light modules that link to my turn signals on my car?

They would flash yellow in perfect sync with the normal signals.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 25, 2019

Yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: I have a bench warrant for no registration or insurance ticket i never received 3 years ago. What do i do?

My friend visited me from TX christmas of 16'. She drove my vehicle and got a speeding ticket. I was not in the car.

Fast forward to 2 weeks ago im getting new insurance and they tell me my license is suspended. I NEVER got a ticket notice or anything.

After calling all over... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 14, 2019

You definitely need an attorney to clean this up. There are several things you can possibly do but first you need the bench warrant set aside and a new court date.

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Q: They also suspended my DL licences so im not driving right now. Will they give me my lisence back. I have my auto tags

And my Auto Ins

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 16, 2018

It all depends on WHY your license was suspended, but there are likely ways for you to have it reinstated.

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Q: I got a citation for expired tags

I live in Louisville Ky. . got my dates mixed and rescheduled. I missed my 2nd court date because i did a school bus run and didn't get done until 1pm. What do i need to do cause i do not want jail time over expired tags.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 13, 2018

Get your tags corrected and take them to the district clerks office and they should be able to resolve it for you.

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Q: I got charged with permit violation, failure to change address and expired tags, I got it all fixed but will I go tojail
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 7, 2018

Very likely since you corrected it all that you will just pay a fine.

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Q: For Failure to produce insurance card, if I have proof of coverage, plead guilty or ask for dismissal?

I did not have an updated insurance card at the time of the citation, but I have a letter from my insurance company stating I was covered at the time. Do I plead guilty with explanation and provide the letter at the arraignment, or can I ask the judge for dismissal of that charge?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 20, 2018

If you had insurance st the time, ask for dismissal. Most courts will.

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Q: Can I get a drivers license in Georgia, if I have a suspended license for unpaid taxes in Kentucky?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 18, 2018

No. Both states are on the National Register, meaning Georgia will see your Kentucky license suspension and refuse to issue you a license until the suspension in Kentucky is resolved.

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Q: Do you think I will lose my Drivers License?

I got pulled over for going 98 in a 55 in Kentucky. I am 18, Im 2 days away from starting college, and I have only had 1 previous ticket that was cleared (expired tags but I showed I updated them). But besides that I have a perfectly clean record. Im just in fear that I may lose my license, which... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 17, 2018

It depends on what county you received the ticket in. Each county handles cases differently. Speeding 26 Over it great is a suspension level ticket and you should hire an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: I was pulled over for failure to give right of way to an emergency vehicle. Says I have to show to to court?

I am from out of state I was driving in the right lane going the speed limit, I didn't see the officer on the side of the road until it was almost too late to react, I had crossed over the fog line because I panicked and slammed on my break I ended up slowing down to about 55-60mph by the time... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 14, 2018

No. You cannot pay the ticket and not appear in court. You can, however, hire an attorney to appear for you in that court and possibly resolve it without you coming to court.

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Q: Can I get out of my speeding ticket or get no points?

I was pulled over and ticketed for doing 82 in a 55. I am not familiar with the area. I have just relocated for work and my address is still in my previous state. Can I get out of this ticket with no points? I currently have 0 points on my driving record.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 14, 2018

27 over is a suspension level ticket. It depends on where you got the ticket as to what the resolution may be. In any event, you need a lawyer rather than handling it yourself.

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Q: In a traffic stop what constitutes a "lawful order"?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 9, 2018

Any reasonable request of the police officer to the driver.

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Q: What are the scenarios in I have to sign a traffic ticket?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 9, 2018

You done ever have to sign a traffic ticket.

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Q: I am a cdl driver got a ticket for left lane restriction but they wrote it up as a improper lane change in kentucky

I am from Minnesota and it's screwing up my chance of jobs because what they wrote is just as bad as a DUI

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 21, 2018

What county is your ticket in?

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Q: My husband got 2 tickets driving a 18 wheeler for speeding. In 2 different states, and just realized the dates 2 appear

Are the same date. To compound that his blood pressure is up, and he needs 2 reschedule both of them? Can he call both jurisdictions EARLY in the morning and reschedule? Just based off the fact he can't be in 2 places at the same time, he's ill and can't drive.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 15, 2018

Husband should hire a lawyer in both jurisdictions to appear for him.

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Q: I went to court for driving while suspended. I was never ask to plead guilty or innocent. Can judge still make a ruling

Was told come ba k in november to have time to get license back.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 23, 2018

He can make a ruling but he hasn’t yet. Get your license reinstated, go back in November and show the court it has been reinstated, and they will likely either dismiss it as corrected or amend it t a lesser, non suspendable offense.

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