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Q: Can a officer give the passenger a ticket for running a red light if driver didn't have license on him?
Sally A. Roberts
Sally A. Roberts
answered on Aug 28, 2016

This is an odd Q - I presume in the fact situation you presented the passenger did actually get a ticket. I can see no grounds for the passenger to get a ticket unless there are some facts that have not been presented.

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Q: I was pulled over in a 65 mph zone. I was going what I believed was 80 mph and the officer said he clocked me at 85.

When he returned with my ticket he said he marked me at 9 over so it didn't affect my driving record or or insurance. When I looked at the ticket it says I was clocked going 64 in a 55. Do I have a chance at getting this ticket dropped? I have one other speeding ticket on my record from 3 or 4... View More

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Jul 28, 2016

Call an attorney and ask for help. There is no guarantee that the charges will be dropped or reduced and attorneys are not allowed to setup an "only pay if you win" scenario in a criminal defense scenario. However, it is worth trying as the fee is likely to be minimal.

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Q: My Son got an inattentive driving ticket. Right before he moved from Mn. To Oregon. He had a clean record until this.

He is 18 and is not able to come back for court. What can he do?

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Jul 19, 2016

He can hire an attorney to deal with it for him, these cases are much less than hiring an attorney for something like a DWI.

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Q: Can cops send an underage ticket to your parents if you are over 18 years old and do not live with them anymore?
Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Oct 17, 2015

The citation should be sent to the address listed on your driver's license or state issued identification card. There is no law that prevents the Court from mailing a citation/court date to your parents' address.

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Q: Do I need a valid driver's license or vehicle registration if I am not using my car for commerce?

I was pulled over by a police officer today when I was traveling home from work. the officer stated the reason he pulled me over was because my vehicle had expired tabs. I did some research and it came to my attention that you only need a valid driver's license and vehicle registration if you... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Oct 17, 2015

Your "research" results are incorrect. In the statute defining driver which uses "employed", the word is used in the sense of "engaged in an activity", not working for a wage or salary.

The US Constitution contains no language to the effect that "......
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Q: I got a ticket for parking over 24 hours in the same spot, but the gave me no warning and my vehicle was towed

They didnt mark my tires, or leave a ticket on my windshield. i got the ticket when i picked up my vehicle from the impound. is this legal?

Robert Douglas Kane Jr
Robert Douglas Kane Jr
answered on Dec 16, 2010

Yes, this is legal. Why would you think you are entitled to a warning?

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